NEMA Joins with Major Trade Associations to Offer Warnings on Tariffs
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) joined the National Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM), the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), and the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) to offer [...]
Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area Named IDA’s 200th Certified Dark Sky Place
MERRITT RESERVOIR STATE RECREATION AREA, Cherry County, Nebraska, U.S. – Nebraska Tourism, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) proudly announce Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area (SRA) is certified as an International Dark Sky [...]
Nightscape: SEP, 2022 Edition
Like many of you, I eagerly anticipated the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Released by NASA on July 12 of this year, they did not disappoint.
Parc du Mont-Bellevue Becomes Canada’s First Urban Night Sky Place
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has certified the parc du Mont-Bellevue as Canada’s first Urban Night Sky Place (UNSP). The park is the fifth International Dark Sky Place in Canada, joining Bon Accord International Dark Sky [...]
NEMA Commends President Biden for Signing CHIPS Act into Law
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Debra Phillips issued the following statement upon President Biden’s signing of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act: “The CHIPS legislation signed by President Biden marks another [...]
NEMA Commends Congress for Passing CHIPS Act
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Debra Phillips issued the following statement upon the House passage of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act: “This comprehensive legislation represents a tremendous step forward for [...]
NECA Files Comments on Streamlining FCC Rules
NECA filed comments yesterday on the FCC's notice of proposed rulemaking on the ACAM Broadband Coalition's enhanced A-CAM proposal and proposed rule revisions to make the high-cost program more efficient. In its comments, NECA addressed the commission's proposals [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
International Dark Sky Week Encourages People Worldwide to “Discover the Night”
Tucson, Arizona, U.S. – This April 22-30, the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) encourages people worldwide to discover the night during International Dark Sky Week 2022. This annual week-long event aims to raise awareness about [...]
National Lighting Bureau to Join as Education Partner for Light and Health Research Center
The Light and Health Research Center (LHRC) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is pleased to announce that the National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has joined the LHRC’s Lighting [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New Lighting Standards Assist with Reporting Energy Data and Tagging Meta Data
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published two new standards for reporting energy data and tagging metadata. ANSI C137.5 American National Standard for Lighting Systems—Energy Reporting Requirements for Lighting Devices specifies the minimum performance requirements necessary for [...]
Virtual Event Celebrates Launch of Actress Kristin Chenoweth’s First Children’s Book
Open Event Sponsored by The MOMS & LEDVANCE Highlights How You Deserve Better! WILMINGTON, Mass. – Please join The MOMS Denise Albert and Actress Kristin Chenoweth for a Family Virtual Event to celebrate Kristin's first children's [...]
IDA Announces First International Dark Sky Community
JELSA, Hvar, Croatia – The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has now designated the Municipality of Jelsa on the island Hvar as the first International Dark Sky Community (IDSC) in both Croatia and Southern Europe. With this [...]
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 [...]
IDA: Translating Research into Practice
The following is a guest post submitted by Catherine Pérez Vega and Karolina Zielinska-Dabkowska (IDA Technical Committee) about their recently published article “A Systematic Review for Establishing Relevant Environmental Parameters for Urban Lighting: Translating Research [...]
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, [...]
IES Names Colleen Harper as Executive Director
February 3, 2022 (New York, NY): The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is excited to announce Colleen Harper as its new Executive Director, effective March 14, 2022. With over 15 years of nonprofit professional association experience, [...]
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 [...]