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SATCO Touch-Select Slimfit and Retrofit Downlights

William Attardi on October 26, 2026

SATCO Touch-Select LED Downlights feature innovative technology that allows users to select color temperature by simply pushing the lens. Five color temperatures are available, ranging from warm white to natural light. Offering a 110° beam angle and 90+ CRI, these downlights deliver high-quality illumination for a range of applications. Available in 4″ and 6″ sizes, Touch-Select Downlights offer both Slimfit and Retrofit options for versatile installation. Slimfit models feature a remote driver with quick connect for installation without a housing, while Retrofit models easily install into existing housings using the included E26 socket.

https://www.satco.com/new-products/touch-select-slimfit-downlights  

https://www.satco.com/new-products/touch-select-retrofit-downlights

PNNL/ASHRAE/NEMA AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework

William Attardi on October 5, 2026

PNNL, ASHRAE, and NEMA conducted an industry survey that revealed the need for collaboration, clear direction, standardization, ongoing engagement, knowledge sharing and education. To address these needs, the three organizations, in conjunction with several industry partners, created the AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework with the following objectives:

  • Deliver a scalable framework for the efficient design, commissioning, retrofit, and operation of AI data centers
  • Enhance energy and water efficiency through adoption of advanced technologies and best practices
  • Support grid reliability and resilience by promoting load flexibility and grid-interactive operations

The Framework presents the guiding principles for building and operating energy-efficient AI data centers. With sections covering all stages of planning, design, construction, operation, and retrofit, this framework guides AI data center development toward optimized and energy-efficient performance. PNNL/ASHRAE/NEMA AI Data Center Energy Performance Framework

Avant Brands Completes Major LED Lighting Retrofit at its 80,000 Sq Ft Flowr Facility

William Attardi on July 23, 2026

Avant Brands Inc., is pleased to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive facility-wide lighting retrofit at the Company’s largest cultivation facility, The Flowr Group Okanagan Inc. (“Flowr”), located in Kelowna, B.C. The project replaced traditional high-pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures with energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures above- and below-canopy across the entire 80,000 square foot facility across 100% of flower rooms, supported by funding from a Government of British Columbia energy efficiency incentive program. The initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to operational excellence, cost reduction, and environmental stewardship while enhancing cultivation quality and yield. Flowr Project Highlights at https://www.ledinside.com/news/2026/7/2026_07_23_04

 

As Legislation Dims Fluorescent Bulbs, Edge LED’s Light Labor Retrofit Panel Offers a 2-Minute LED Fix

William Attardi on December 9, 2025

A growing number of states are enacting legislation to phase out fluorescent tube lighting, signaling a decisive shift away from older, mercury-containing technologies toward modern, energy-efficient alternatives. This regulatory transition creates an immediate, nationwide demand for fast, compliant, and cost-saving replacement solutions. Edge LED LED Lighting Source – Edge LED announced the broad availability of its Light Labor Retrofit LED Flat Panel product. This innovative system allows facility teams to complete a full fixture upgrade in just over two minutes per fixture, eliminating the pain points of traditional, disruptive upgrades. The solution is specifically designed to retrofit common recessed lighting systems, accommodating 1’x4′, 2’x4′, and 2’x2′ fixture sizes. To ensure facilities nationwide can secure compliant replacements immediately, Edge LED has partnered with REXEL, a global leader in the distribution of electrical supplies, to make Light Labor available through its extensive distribution network. [News] As Legislation Dims Fluorescent Bulbs, Edge LED’s Light Labor Retrofit Panel Offers a 2-Minute LED Fix – LEDinside

The Creator of Baby Ruth Actually Sued Babe Ruth –The Baby Ruth candy bar was created by the Curtiss Candy Company in 1920 — the same year that baseball legend Babe Ruth hit a then-record 54 home runs. But the Great Bambino was irked that the company was selling a candy bar with such a similar name to his own without offering him any royalties. Rather than take the Curtiss Candy Company to court, the Sultan of Swat decided to make his own candy bar, and in 1926 he debuted Ruth’s Home Run bar. The Curtiss Candy Company responded by turning the tables and taking Ruth to court. They accused the slugger of trying to steal their trademark and capitalize on the success of their brand. In a 1931 deposition, Curtiss founder Otto Schnering insisted the candy was named after “Baby Ruth” Cleveland — the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.  He also attested that the company came up with the name in 1919 before the baseball player had become a household name and that the name was merely coincidental. While the validity of those claims is disputed to this day, the court nonetheless ruled in favor of the candy company, forcing Ruth to end his foray into the world of candy.