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6-16-20 Plastic reflectors have made great inroads into lighting large spaces over the past several years and it now seems that they are marginally acceptable in certain applications. However, there are still significant limitations to their use. Issue: Acrylic and Product Life Acrylic is a thermo plastic, deforming and discoloring under conditions of high heat…

6-18-20 Reprinted by permission; edited for length ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY   New York, NY, April 17, 2020. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and a wave of seemingly conflicting statements and opinions about the disinfection capabilities and safety of GUV, the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) has issued a report explaining germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) disinfection and…

May 20, 2020: The Covid-19 Pandemic  has halted utility rebate programs across much of the country, but most businesses and schools in Wisconsin and Minnesota still have the opportunity to obtain financial incentives for increased energy efficiency, especially LED lighting. “The payback on LED lighting is substantial because of the reduced operating costs and maintenance”…

May 30, 2020: Comprehensive Lighting Solutions (CLS) from FOCUS ON ENERGY® aims to help customers optimize light levels while maximizing energy savings. Whether it be fixture upgrades, a complete lighting redesign, or integrating connected controls, Lighting Design Solutions and Focus on Energy are here to help put you on the path to savings.  The Comprehensive Lighting…

May 15, 2020: IDA and IES announce strategic collaboration to advance quality lighting to reduce light pollution New York, NY, April 16, 2020. The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) and the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) announce a strategic collaboration to address the global issue of light pollution that negatively affects our environment and the human condition.…