Lightfair 2002 Postshow Report
Jun 26, 2002, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Although blackouts have been a recent problem in the Golden State, San Francisco’s Moscone Center was a bright light in the region a few weeks ago, thanks...
Lightfair 2002 Postshow Report
Jun 1, 2002,
Although blackouts have been a recent problem in the Golden State, San Francisco’s Moscone Center was a bright light in the region a few weeks ago, thanks...
Lamp Disposal Rules Can Reduce Poisoning Risks
May 1, 2002, By Jeffrey Fitch, Atlantic Inland Environmental Services, Inc.
What are you doing to prevent environmental problems associated with spent lamps?...
Light Years Ahead
Apr 1, 2002, By Matthew Halverson, Associate Editor
As lighting designers turn to nontraditional light sources, LEDs and fiber optics could have a bright future....
Lamp and Ballast Recycling Issues: An Update
Apr 1, 2002, By Mark Lamendola, Technical Editor
Understanding the latest lamp disposal rules can reduce expense and potential liability....
Metal Halides Offer HID Alternative
Mar 1, 2002, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
As metal halides increase in popularity, lighting designers should take note and familiarize themselves with the burgeoning technology....
Lighting Controls Association launches new Web site
Feb 11, 2002,
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) recently launched www.aboutlightingcontrols.org to educate building owners and managers, energy managers, specifiers,...
Luminaires Seal Out Dirt and Moisture
Feb 1, 2002, Edited by Andrew Humphrey, Assistant Editor
Lamps with mechanically sealed reflectors and lenses keep water and dust out and light levels up at die-casting plant....
A Practical Guide to Indoor Office Lighting
Jan 1, 2002, By Joe Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
Good lighting design can improve worker efficiency and reduce a building owner’s operating costs....
EPA study shows occupancy sensors reduce energy waste, demand
Dec 3, 2001,
Occupancy sensors can reduce energy waste by as much as 68% and increasing energy savings by as much as 60%, according to a new study conducted by the...
Lighting Controls Association unveils Web site
Nov 14, 2001,
The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) recently unveiled its Web site, www.aboutlightingcontrols.org. The site provides information on advanced lighting...
Toro and Orion Partner on Lighting Project that Saves $80,000
Sep 28, 2001, EC&M Staff
When the Toro Co. decided to retrofit its 300,000-sq-ft Tomah, Wis. facility, energy-efficient lighting topped its list of desired improvements. After...
Improving Workplace Lighting with Digital Control System
Jul 1, 2001, By Joseph R. Knisley, Senior Editorial Consultant
In the past, businesses trying to economically provide a well-lighted workplace had a choice between lighting control systems with dimming functions and...
How to Use Ballasts Correctly
May 1, 2001, By John L. Fetters, E.E., CLEP, Effective Lighting Solutions, Inc.
New standards will eliminate most of the less efficient magnetic ballast designs by 2005 If you want to improve lighting system efficiency, ballast selection...
Lighting Control 101
Apr 1, 2001, By Scott Jordan, Square D
Lighting control ranges from simple wall switches to complex dimming systems networked with other systems. In some industries, lighting accounts for more...
