Join the DarkSky – Under One Sky Global Conference
Under One Sky Global Conference A Virtual, Worldwide Event Nov 3–4, 2023 Join the global community of advocates protecting the night sky for Under One Sky 2023 — a 24-hour virtual event that will [...]
International Dark Sky Week Celebrates Activities Around the World
TUCSON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Dark-Sky Association (DarkSky) invites people worldwide to reconnect with the benefits of a dark, star-filled sky and learn how to reduce the negative impacts of light pollution to humans, wildlife, [...]
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $48 Million to Improve Reliability and Resiliency of America’s Power Grid
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $48 million in funding to support a new program focused on developing power grid technologies that improve control and protection of the domestic power [...]
City of Rocks National Reserve Achieves International Dark Sky Park Certification
CITY OF ROCKS NATIONAL RESERVE, Almo, Idaho, U.S. – City of Rocks National Reserve (henceforth “City”) is proud to announce that it has received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association [...]
Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Becomes New Zealand’s Second International Dark Sky Reserve
SOUTH WAIRARAPA and CARTERTON DISTRICTS, New Zealand – The Districts of South Wairarapa and Carterton of New Zealand’s North Island named Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve, the newest International Dark Sky Reserve certified by the International Dark-Sky [...]
ENERGY STAR Seeks Input on Sunsetting Lighting Specs
By Michael O’Boyle and Jim Gaines, Signify On June 22, 2022, ENERGY STAR informed stakeholders that the program is considering sunsetting the ENERGY STAR specifications relevant to lighting. In November, ENERGY STAR provided additional details and requested feedback [...]
NEMA Celebrates Section 301 Extensions, Calls for More Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Electrical Manufacturers Association celebrated the announced nine month extension of 352 product exclusions in the China Section 301 Investigation that had been scheduled to expire at the end of [...]
Nominate a Product for NLB’s Art and Science of Lighting Awards
NLB Seeks Nominations for the 2022 Art & Science of Lighting Awards Nashville, December 21, 2022 – The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is now accepting submissions for the 3rd annual Art & Science of [...]
Let’s Talk About Light & Health Series – Beyond the Visible: UV Disinfection
Dr. Bernard Camins discusses UV disinfection in the Let’s Talk about Light & Health Series, a collaboration between Mt. Sinai’s Light & Health Research Center and the NLB. Randy Reid is the moderator. [...]
Executive Assistant Opening
Founded in 1976, the NLB is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to educate lighting decision-makers about the benefits of High-Benefit Lighting. Due to our fast growth, we are hiring an independent contractor [...]
NLB Announced the 3rd Annual Tesla Awards™ Winners at LightFair
Las Vegas, NV, June 21, 2022—The National Lighting Bureau held its 3rd annual Tesla Awards presentation today at the LightFair Live stage.Projects that promote Health and Wellness, Productivity, Safety and Security, Visual Comfort, Control of Light [...]
STANPRO Approved by the National Lighting Bureau’s Trusted Warranty Evaluation Program
NASHVILLE, TN, June 1, 2022— STANPRO has been approved by the National Lighting Bureau’s Trusted Warranty Program. This program awards certificates to lighting and lighting component companies that meet the NLB’s objective quality standards and [...]
AimLite Approved by the National Lighting Bureau’s Trusted Warranty Evaluation Program
NASHVILLE, TN, May 25, 2022—AimLite has been approved by the National Lighting Bureau’s Trusted Warranty Program. This program awards certificates to lighting and lighting component companies that meet the NLB’s objective quality standards and [...]
National Lighting Bureau to Join as Education Partner for Light and Health Research Center
National Lighting Bureau to Join as Education Partner for Light and Health Research Center
NLB 2021 Art & Science of Lighting Awards Winners Announced
New York– March 16th, 2022 – The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is excited to announce the award winners of the 2nd annual Art & Science of Lighting Awards. The purpose of the awards program is [...]
NLB Annual Lighting Forum: The Direction of Circadian Lighting and Circadian Science
On 9 MAR, the NLB published another webinar in their Annual Lighting Forum series. It was entitled The Direction of Circadian Lighting and Circadian Science featuring Dr. Mariana Figueiro, Adam Lilien and Dr. Mark Rea. Watch the full [...]
The NLB Hosts “WILD: Motherhood in the Workplace” Discussion and Q&A
Last month, the National Lighting Bureau and Women in Lighting + Design (WILD) hosted a discussion entitled “WILD: Motherhood in the Workplace,” with: Helen Diemer, Principal at The Lighting Practice, Inc. Andrea Hartranft, Principal [...]
Video: The History of Lighting…and More
The National Lighting Bureau held a panel discussion yesterday titled “The History of Lighting,” with experts Jim Benya of Benya Burnett Consultancy, Nancy Clanton of Clanton Associates, and Terry McGowan representing the International Dark Sky [...]
The NLB Annual Lighting Forum Presents “WILD: Motherhood in the Workplace”
NASHVILLE – Under its Annual Lighting Forum program, the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is hosting a discussion with Women in Lighting and Design on Wednesday (WILD), 2 MAR at 12:00 EST. Moderated by Kelly Roberts, Studio [...]
The NLB Annual Lighting Forum Kicks Off 2022 with “Visual Light”
NASHVILLE – February 7, 2021 – Under its Annual Lighting Forum program, the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is hosting a discussion entitled Visual Light Wednesday, 9 FEB at 12:00 EST. Moderated by Randy Reid, [...]
Highlights of NEW Webinar Series – “Let’s Talk about Light and Health”
https://youtu.be/Ttfm7s8ohkc The National Lighting Bureau in collaboration with the Light and Health Research Center have launched a new webinar series entitled “Let’s Talk about Light and Health.” In the opening episode Mariana Figueiro, the [...]
NLB and LHRC Launch Series: Let’s Talk about Light and Health Today at Noon EST
The National Lighting Bureau and the Light and Health Research Center have launched a new series, Let’s Talk About Light and Health. The series will feature monthly interviews with experts in light and health, and is [...]
NLB and LHRC Launch Series: Let’s Talk about Light and Health
The National Lighting Bureau and the Light and Health Research Center have launched a new series, Let’s Talk About Light and Health. The series will feature monthly interviews with experts in light and health, and [...]
Tesla Awards 2022: Call for Entries
The NLB is announcing the Call for Entries for the 2022 NLB Tesla Awards. Staying true to its mission, the NLB created the Tesla Awards to honor lighting projects that provide High-Benefit Lighting®, or [...]
Tesla Awards Launches Special Award Category – Lighting Design to Promote Human Health and Well-being
Introduction Lighting that promotes human health and well-being includes many factors such as visual acuity and comfort, energy-efficiency, and safety. These factors are already addressed in the existing criteria set for the Tesla awards. [...]