This article, authored by Craig DiLouie, LC, was published in the January issue of tED Magazine. Reprinted with permission. The LED revolution is spawning another revolution in lighting controls that promises similar potential to transform both the traditional lighting industry and how we illuminate the built environment. Many commercial building energy codes now require automatic […]
Adding Value to LED Lighting with Controls
At the 12th annual DOE Solid-State Lighting R&D Workshop, held January 27–29 in San Francisco, attendees participated in presentations from more than 60 solid-state lighting experts. Several of the presentations focused on how to add value to LED lighting with controls. Click here to download these presentations.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Publishes Article about LED-Dimmer Compatibility
An article in ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR’s February 2015 issue, authored by Craig DiLouie, LC, describes potential compatibility issues between LED products and line-voltage dimmers, and discusses ways to ensure good performance. Click here to read the article.
Outdoor Lighting Controls: The State of the Art
This article, authored by Craig DiLouie, LC, was published in the October 2014 issue of tED Magazine. Reprinted with permission. Outdoor lighting control is undergoing a mini-revolution that offers electrical distributors new selling opportunities while challenging them to keep abreast of technological change. Traditionally, controlling an outdoor lighting system was a relatively simple affair. Typically, […]
Indoor Lighting Controls: The State of the Art
This article, authored by Craig DiLouie, LC, was published in the November 2014 issue of tED Magazine. Reprinted with permission. Lighting controls are devices and systems that turn lighting ON/OF or raise/lower output according to need. Over the past 10 years, these functions have become increasingly automated to save energy in commercial buildings, with demand […]
DOE Issues New Fluorescent Lamp Regulations
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued new energy standards for general-service fluorescent lamps that are expected to reduce availability of standard 4-ft. linear and 2-ft. U-bend 32W T8 lamps as well as some reduced-wattage T8 lamps. The rules go into effect January 26, 2018. After that date, distributors may continue to sell their […]
Unlocking the Potential of Smart Cities
Agostino Renna, President & CEO of GE Lighting for Europe, The Middle East and Africa, recently authored an interesting series of blog posts, “More Than Light,” in which he describes the potential for intelligent cities and the role of lighting in these schemes. He notes: “For me, the most important thing to consider when discussing […]
Lighting Control Rebates Stay Strong
According to BriteSwitch, for the fifth year in a row, lighting control rebates continue to remain at fairly high, stable levels compared to their costs. For example, current average rebates now available include: * $32.68 for remote-mounted occupancy sensors * $30.30 for fixture-mounted occupancy sensors BriteSwitch reports: “The relatively high rebate amounts (versus the cost), […]
2015 Nonresidential Construction Forecast: Growth Across All Markets
The overall economy continues to improve, with all major economic indicators signaling a trajectory of continuing growth. GDP ended 2014 very strongly, with forecasts calling for 3% growth in 2015. Business confidence reached a level of 61, signaling average belief in expansionary business conditions. Economic conditions are supporting growth in demand for construction activity, particularly […]
Interview: Hubbell’s Mike Crane Talks Wireless Control
Craig DiLouie, LC recently interviewed Mike Crane, senior product manager for Hubbell Building Automation, for tED Magazine on the topic of wireless RF lighting control. The interview is published here in its raw form. DiLouie: How would you characterize demand for RF wireless lighting controls in both new and existing commercial buildings? Crane: Over the […]
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