Editor's Message

There Might be More Ways of Saving Money

Government energy efficiency incentives and rebates are a key consideration across all solutions and markets. Managing the rebate piece can be daunting for those not familiar with the process. Need some help? My colleague Blake Marchand presents an interview on that subject. Some partnerships and announcements are also getting our attention. Good reading! 

Line Goyette, Managing Editor
linegoyette@kerrwil.com 

Featured

A Comprehensive Approach to LED Lighting, EV Charging, Solar Installations, and the Importance of Understanding Government Incentives

Nedco Energy Solutions (NES) provides a comprehensive approach to energy solutions ranging from LED lighting retrofits to EV charging, solar installations, microgrids, energy storage, and power quality. As a national organization, they have experts across the country that are uniquely positioned to advise clients and develop strategies to best deploy...  Read More.

Sponsored Content

A First Step towards Sustainable Development

Nothing is too small to make a positive impact on our environment. Therefore, we have reimagined one of our best-known products – the 221 Series Splicing Connector. Conventional plastics consist of carbon compounds derived from non-renewable resources. WAGO’s new Green Range 221 Series wire splicing connectors are made of entirely recycled and bio-circular plastics. These are an environmentally friendly option to our well-known connector and hold all the same quality and certifications as their orange-levered sibling.  Read More.

Changing Scene - People

Salex Inc Announces New CEO: Paul Hudson

After almost three decades of Salex Inc’s remarkable success in the industry, thanks to unwavering leadership by Nick Puopolo, LC., Nick is entrusting the role of CEO to another. It is Salex Inc’s pleasure to announce that Paul Hudson is now the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Nick will continue to be a partner and support Paul in his new role. Paul’s leadership... Read More.

Changing Scene - People

Acuity Brands Reports Fiscal 2024 First-Quarter Results

Acuity Brands, Inc announced net sales of $934.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 ended November 30, 2023, a decrease of $63.2 million, or 6.3 percent, compared to the prior year. Operating profit was $132.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, an increase of $24.0 million, or 22.0 percent, compared to the prior year. Operating profit as a percent of... Read More.

New Partnerships

Sonepar Joins IES as Champion Level Sustaining Member

The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is proud to welcome Sonepar as its newest Champion Level sustaining member company. Sonepar is the first electrical distributor with a Champion Level Sustaining Membership with IES, marking the company’s commitment to the development of lighting... Read More.

New Partnerships

Leviton Canada and Salex Inc. Collaborate on Lighting Control Sales in Southern and Eastern Ontario

Leviton Canada is excited to share a major advancement in the expansion of their Lighting Controls division. Beginning January 1st, 2024, Leviton Canada embarks on a strategic collaboration with Salex Inc., who will skillfully represent Leviton’s Lighting Controls portfolio. They will also have... Read More.

New Partnerships

Pack your bags! The DarkSky Approved Lodging Program is now live.

On January 9th, 2023, DarkSky International officially launched the highly anticipated DarkSky Approved Lodging Program. This new program offers lodging facilities with naturally dark skies and responsible outdoor lighting at night the opportunity to join the acclaimed and growing list of... Read More.

Awards and More

Completed An Excellent Project with Lighting Controls? Submit Your Project to the 2024 IES Illumination Awards

The Illuminating Engineering Society has announced that the 2024 IES Illumination Awards is now accepting project submissions, including the Lighting Control Innovation Award sponsored by the Lighting Controls Association. Early bird submissions ($50 savings) close January 31, 2024. The final submission deadline is February 23... Read More.

Awards and More

IES Illumination Awards (IA) Submission Online Workshop

IES Vancouver is delighted to announce the commencement of submissions for the prestigious IES Illumination Awards (IA) program, marking its 51st year of recognizing excellence in lighting design. This event, organized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), seeks to acknowledge individuals for their professionalism, ingenuity... Read More.

Awards and More

DLC Request for Proposals 2024 Pathways to Connected Lighting

The DLC has released a request for proposals for a consultant to help define a clear pathway to adopting connected lighting for energy efficiency programs in North America. As the lighting baseline evolves to LED, efficiency programs will need to move from incentives for simple, uncontrolled LED lighting components to incentives for... Read More.

New Products

9 Lighting Solutions from Acuity Brands Receive 2023 GOOD DESIGN Awards

Acuity Brands, Inc. recently announced that nine luminaires representing the company’s Aculux, Eureka, Hydrel, Luminis, and Peerless brands were awarded GOOD DESIGN Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design. Each year, The Chicago Athenaeum presents the GOOD DESIGN Awards... Read More.

New Products

Emerson Introduces Appleton Retromaster: A Cost-Effective Upgrade Path to Energy-Efficient LED Lighting for Hazardous Industrial Areas

Emerson has introduced the Appleton™ Retromaster Series of LED luminaires, the fastest, most cost-effective upgrade path for converting legacy Appleton incandescent and HPS (High-Pressure Sodium) lighting fixtures installed in Class I, Division 2 (C1D2) hazardous locations to economical and sustainable LED technology... Read More.