Education Resources
DALI Alliance and IES Collaborate for Lighting Standardization and Education
The DALI Alliance and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing the development, adoption, and harmonization of educational initiatives around global lighting standards. Through this collaboration, the DALI Alliance and IES will coordinate on activities such as education and training programs, and outreach to designers, engineers,
BriteSwitch: LED-to-LED Upgrades and Rebates
Early adopters who first transitioned from fluorescent and HID to LED lighting a decade ago are discovering that it’s time to replace their early-generation fixtures. Traditionally, rebate programs haven’t supported LED-to-LED upgrades, but that’s starting to change. As LED technology has evolved, both light quality and efficacy have significantly improved.
DarkSky Approved Luminaires
The DarkSky Approved Luminaires program provides objective, third-party approval for manufactured luminaires (light fixtures) that meet our strict guidelines for responsible outdoor lighting. Developed by industry professionals—including lighting engineers and designers—in collaboration with experts in the fields of wildlife biology, ecology, and human health, these guidelines ensure outdoor lighting minimizes
Energy-Efficient Lighting Can Still Provide Opportunities for Energy Savings, DNV Study Finds
The study was undertaken in partnership with 11 organizations across the U.S. and Canada The study identified six separate “next generation” commercial lighting opportunities that are most likely to produce significant program savings or are gaining traction in the market. It graded these opportunities according to the potential size of
NEMA Academy to Reshape Industry Education by Craig DiLouie
For 25 years, the Lighting Controls Association, a council of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), has educated the building industry about lighting control technology and application, notably through its Education Express courses. The organization is proud to announce that starting May 1, 2025, the Education Express curriculum will be
Architecture + Design Master Continuing Education
Architecture + Design Master gives architects and design practitioners the opportunity to earn free continuing education units (CEUs) through online articles and webinars, making it easy for them to maintain their licenses. To receive one hour of continuing education credit as approved by IDCEC or one learning unit approved by
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Google to Fund NECA Training Program
Google is announcing a new paper and support for an effort to train 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 new apprentices in the United States. This is Google’s news release: AI presents the United States with a generational opportunity for extraordinary innovation and growth. The deployment of AI will grow the American economy,
Improving Building Operations with Cloud-Based Applications by Rahul Chillar
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and further smart building technologies is transforming the operational management of real estate. With an increasing need for data-driven decision making, the implementation of building operation systems gains momentum. Since 75% of commercial buildings are
Cultivating Healthier Spaces Through Lighting Design by Grant Kightlinger & Lauri Tredinnick
How designers are using breakthroughs in biologically effective lighting to mimic natural light cycles and improve human health at home and at work. Circadian lighting — and biologically effective lighting more broadly — is an exciting frontier in the design industry with immense potential to improve occupants’ quality of life.