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Message From The Editor
 Responsible Lighting at Night / Acquisition Breakdown
This issue was have an article from David Gordon looking at the recent GE Current acquisition of Hubbell Lighting. DLC has a series on responsible lighitng at night. On March 3rd they look the impacts of lighting on wildlife and ecosystems, and another, avaiable on-demand, looks at how outdoor lighitng at night impacts inequality. LightFair registration is open, and IES releases a new standard regarding ultraviolet germicidal irradiation. |
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Acquisition Breakdown
GE Current Completes Hubbell® Acquisition Under Current Brand
 As expected – in fact, perhaps a little earlier than most in the industry anticipated – GE Current, a Daintree company, completed its acquisition of Hubbell® Inc.’s commercial and industrial (C&I) lighting business. The combined new business will be branded as Current. The combined strength of two iconic lighting businesses with deep innovation heritage, strong brands, and application expertise strategically positions Current to focus all investments into lighting and controls solutions. Read More |
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Living Lab
Design Studio Showcases Living Laboratory for Lighting Design Innovation
 When designers have the unique opportunity to create their own office environments, they tend to look at things a little bit differently. Such was the case with the new headquarters for LPA Design Studios in Orange County. Renovation of 2 ½ floors was designed and coordinated by an in-house team. “We designed the new space as a ‘living laboratory’ for sustainability and wellness in the workplace,” said Rebecca Ceballos, project designer at LPA. Read More |
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Learning Opportunities
- Promoting Responsible Nighttime Lighting that Safeguards Wildlife and Natural Ecosystems
The unintended impact of nighttime lighting on the nocturnal environment of myriad ecosystems and wildlife species is the topic of a free March 3 webinar hosted by the DesignLights Consortium (DLC). The webinar is timed with the annual spring migration of bird species across North America, a phenomenon that often occurs during the night.
- UVC Light: Disinfection on DNA level
Light is one of the main reasons allowing us to exist on this planet. It also could take us out - especially when it comes to ultraviolet radiation. In this podcast episode, Alexander Wilm - Senior Key Expert Applications at OSRAM GmbH - explains to us how we can utalize UVC light’s unique abilities in daily live: A DNA affecting experience.
- Responsible Lighting at Night: Bridging the Inequality Gap
Compared to their affluent counterparts, underserved communities, often communities of color, are subject to a variety of poor lighting conditions including being under lit or chronically over lit, with the inaccurate idea that brightly lit spaces are safer.
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Changing Scene
- LightFair 2022 Registration Opens With Early Bird Pricing
Discover what’s new in architectural and commercial lighting at LightFair 2022, which will held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas from June 19-23. The Conference portion begins on June 19 and the exhibit floor opens on June 21. On tap are the latest products from leading exhibitors, a robust conference program, and plenty of networking opportunities.
- RTI Seamlessly Integrates With Lutron RadioRA 3 Connected Lighting Control System
RTI has announced that its control platform seamlessly integrates with and controls the new RadioRA 3 lighting and control system from Lutron. With its wall controls, touch-controlled light bar design and IoT connectivity, a new all-in-one PoE processor, simplified programming software, and app-based editing features, RadioRA 3 transforms how homeowners experience lighting control.
- New Products and Features for Philips Hue
Signify unveils a new range of Philips Hue smart lighting products and features to create the perfect ambiance outside and inside your home. New outdoor wall and bollard lights, plus new effects in the Philips Hue app can enhance any occasion, whether you’re socializing with friends on the patio or spending a romantic night on the sofa.
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Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation
The Illuminating Engineering Society Introduces New Standard: ANSI/IES RP-44-21 Recommended Practice: Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation
 ANSI/IES RP-44-21 Recommended Practice: Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation. This new standard addresses the use of UVGI for disinfection, the potential dangers for humans, potential effects on materials and plants, UVGI technologies, and safety measures and precautions. “Understandably, there has been renewed interest in the use of germicidal ultraviolet irradiation for disinfection purposes,” says David H. Sliney, Ph.D, Photobiology Committee Chair. Read More |
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Smart Home
Survey Shows Smart Home Products Equals Smart Investment for Showrooms
 Lighting showrooms who offer smart home products such as light bulbs, video doorbells, door locks, garage door openers, and thermostats might want to promote and expand their offering in order to take advantage of the growing demand for this category among homebuilders, home buyers, and property managers. A recent survey of 10,000 people conducted by Parks Associates indicates that the smart home category will continue its upward trajectory as well as expand into the MDU (multi-dwelling unit) market. Read More |
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New Products and Solutions
New Daintree® Wireless Wall Dimmers and Scene Switches Provide Intuitive Lighting Control
 GE Current, a Daintree Company has announced its newest wireless lighting controls components, the WWD2 Series wall dimmers and scene switches. The new wall controllers come in either 2-button format for easy dimming, or 4-button scene switches for programmed light adjustment based on the tasks performed within the application space. Read More |
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SYLVANIA Hi-PerformanceLED™ Downlight Gimbal
 The SYLVANIA Hi-PerformanceLED™ Downlight Gimbal from LEDVANCE is a new family of recessed luminaires offered in 3 different sizes (3”, 4”, 6”), and fully oriented to accent applications due to its narrow beam angle (45°), 90° tilting lenses and excellent color rendering (CRI 90). Read More |
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New Products and Solutions
Universal Douglas Lighting Americas Releases New EVERLINE CDL Series of LED Commercial Downlights
 Universal Douglas Lighting Americas (UDLA), a leading manufacturer of lighting fixtures, retrofit solutions, and intelligent lighting control systems, has released its EVERLINE CDL series of LED Commercial Downlights. These new luminaires offer flexible recessed lighting options for commercial buildings. Read More |
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RoadFocus Reduced Glare LED Road and Street Lighting
 LED road and street lighting is a cost-effective and energy-efficient choice for cities today. LED technology can deliver significant energy savings and helped reduce maintenance for departments of transportation and municipalities with its longer life. However, a common side effect of street lighting is light trespass – unwanted illumination that shines beyond a luminaire – which spills into neighboring homes of citizens and may impact visual comfort. Read More |
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