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2024 State of the Cannabis Lighting Market by Jolene Hansen
There’s no doubt that the relationship between cannabis and light is one of the most crucial aspects of cannabis cultivation and ultimate success. From light intensity to spectral properties, to light uniformity, to dimming technology and much more, every new discovery in the cannabis industry opens another door for growers,
Lighting Revolution in Two Graphs: LED Distribution In Residential And Commercial Applications by Craig DiLouie
As the LED revolution achieves increasing adoption, a recent report by the Department of Energy illuminates the growth. Published in April 2024, the “2020 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization” https://tinyurl.com/3fczwe9s estimates technology distribution among the U.S. installed base of units (lamps/luminaires), along with energy consumption. Residential sector: Let’s start with the
RESEARCH: Commercial Lighting Market to Reach $56 Billion by 2030
Research and Markets has published a new analysis, Commercial Lighting Market……Forecast 2025-2030. The 187-page document covers key factors driving the growth of the commercial lighting market sector (including fixtures for hospitality, retail, workspaces, and more applications), which reached over $17 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR
TRAINING: How to Design a Lighting Control System by C. Webster Marsh and Craig DiLouie
Based on EE105: Lighting Control System Design, a new course in the Lighting Controls Association’s Education Express program provides detailed information about designing an effective lighting control solution. In Part 1 of this Lighting Controls System Design series, we learned about key documentation including the Content Intent Narrative (CIN), Sequence
RESEARCH: Tracking the Sun by Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab’s annual Tracking the Sun report describes trends among grid-connected, distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) and paired PV+storage systems in the United States. For the purpose of this report, distributed solar includes residential systems, roof-mounted non-residential systems, and ground-mounted systems up to 5 MW-AC. Ground-mounted systems larger than 5 MW-AC are
WHITE PAPER: Using Smart Technology to Control Building Energy Use
Have you asked if your facility is working as hard for you as it could? While staff training and workforce development are key to preparing your organization for decarbonization, so is optimizing building systems to work smarter, not harder. Smart building systems use sensors and monitors to collect real-time energy
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What to Know About AI Agents and Their Impact on Lighting by David Shiller
AI agents differ significantly from traditional AI systems in terms of functionality. AI agents possess higher autonomy, making independent decisions without constant human oversight. AI agents are poised to reshape the lighting industry, bringing next levels of intelligence, efficiency, and personalization to lighting systems. Here’s how AI agents will transform
AI in Education: Process Over Product by Thomas G. Farrell, M.B.A., Ed.D.
Don’t let AI steal the learning process. The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education should be about prioritizing the learning PROCESS over the end product or rote knowledge acquisition. AI is transforming industries worldwide, and education is no exception. From personalized learning to data-driven insights, AI offers tools to
The Critical Need for a Crisis Communication Plan for Your Business by Frank Grobmeier
What is one of the biggest mistakes any business can make? It’s believing that nothing bad will ever happen to it. As a result, leadership doesn’t prepare for the inevitable crisis. The reality is every business faces challenges that they never see coming. But taking a little time to prepare a