This post by Current by GE talks about how many of the same principles applying to smart cities can be applied to business enterprises: I spend a lot of time working with cities to create digital cities – open, secure technology platforms that enable equitable economic growth. I’ve been building off a belief in recent […]
Defining Accuracy: Energy Use Reporting through Lighting Control Systems
One of the features of networked lighting controls is the ability to monitor lighting energy use over time and adjust the system to achieve the best possible performance. Recent work by the California Lighting Technology Center with Sempra Utilities showcases the development of a test methodology to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of onboard metering […]
NEMA Publishes NEMA LSD 23-2016 Recommended Practice—Lamp Seasoning for Fluorescent Dimming Systems
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA LSD 23-2016 Recommended Practice—Lamp Seasoning for Fluorescent Dimming Systems. This paper provides a recommended practice to season lamps for fluorescent dimming systems. This paper is an update to NEMA LSD 23-2010, developed by the NEMA Lighting Systems Division. NEMA LSD 23-2016 may be downloaded at no […]
Current and Future Electroindustry Business Indexes Ease Back but Continue to Suggest Conditions Conducive to Expansion
NEMA’s Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) remained above 50 again in July, signaling that conditions continue to be conducive for expansion in this sector. However, the current conditions index retreated back toward the threshold point from 59.4 in June to 53.6 this month. A majority of July’s respondents, 64 percent, reported conditions unchanged from a […]
2016 DOE Connected Lighting Systems Workshop Presentations Posted
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Connected Lighting Systems Workshop was held June 8–9, 2016, in Santa Clara, CA. More than 170 attendees joined DOE and top lighting and IoT experts to examine key barriers and issues impacting development of connected lighting systems. The workshop expanded on key discussions held at the inaugural Connected Lighting Systems […]
Lutron’s Michael Smith on Residential Lighting Control Trends
Lighting industry journalist Craig DiLouie recently interviewed Michael Smith, VP, Sales, Lutron Electronics for an article about residential lighting trends in Electrical Contractor Magazine. The interview follows. DiLouie: What are the top trends in residential design and construction, and how are they impacting demand for residential lighting controls? Smith: In 2016, new homes and home […]
5 Top Reasons to Connect the IIoT Through Lighting
Five reasons why connecting the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) through lighting makes sense, courtesy of Eaton Corporation.
VTTI Tests On-Demand Roadway Lighting
Vehicles are expected to play a big part in the Internet of Things. By 2020, 250 million connected vehicles will be on the road, creating new services and driving capabilities, according to Gartner, Inc. Infotainment is high in demand, though other capabilities are enabled, including crash warning, traffic violation warning and relaying weather, traffic and […]
DLC Networked Controls Specification Enables Utility Incentives
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has released a Networked Lighting Controls category in its Qualified Products List (QPL). The first qualifying products will be published in June 2016. The likely result is inclusion of networked lighting controls in rebate programs that annually allocate billions of dollars in funding to promote energy-efficient lighting. Comprised of 83 members […]
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Publishes Article on Intelligent Lighting Control
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR recently published an article, written by Craig DiLouie, LC, on the topic of intelligent lighting control. The article evaluates current features and benefits, technology and application. Check it out here.
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