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Message From The Editor
 Unintended Consequences of Light
This issue features the recent technical whitepaper from DLC that takes an interesting look at light pollution. The solution the technical paper proposes is non-white light LED light sources, while exploring what needs to be done to make the solution viable. We also speak to LightFair Executive Director, Dan Darby who gives a preview of what to expect from the upcoming Las Vegas show. This month there was some big news from Liteline, who announced a leadership transition. Daniel, Mark, and Sarah Silverstein have officially taken ownership of the company, each now serving as Co-President. |
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Whitepaper
Non-White Light Sources for Nighttime Environments
 The lighting industry needs an integrated approach to solving the unintended negative consequences of light pollution on the natural environment. In response to this need, the DLC has published a whitepaper that seeks to describe the landscape for a small but promising part of the solution: non-white light (NWL) LED light sources. This whitepaper provides an overview of the state of the science and current recommendations for NWL light sources in outdoor lighting applications, as well as why the DLC is not addressing NWL LED luminaires in LUNA at this time. Read More |
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Getting Back Together
LightFair Preview with Show Director Dan Darby
By Blake Marchand
 The last LightFair show was held in October 2021 after being postponed due to COVID complications, this year’s instalment marks its return to the west coast taking place in Las Vegas from June 19-23. We spoke with Executive Director, Dan Darby to gain more insight into the upcoming event. “Momentum has been strong,” said Darby after the October 2021 show, 90% of the vendors signed on for 2022 in Vegas. Read More |
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Changing Scene
Liteline Announces Transition to 2nd Generation of Ownership
 43 years ago, Steve Silverstein bought a table saw and a delivery van and began a revolution in the Canadian Electrical industry. By providing custom fabricated replacement lenses and louvers at a reasonable price to electrical wholesalers Liteline began a tradition of creating innovative simple yet technical lighting solutions. This tradition has been carried on through the commoditization of track lighting in the late 80’s, the simplification of recessed lighting in the 90’s. Read More |
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Ottawa and Québec Provide $500,000 in Financial Assistance for Laval University to Support Greenhouse Growth Strategy
 Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and André Lamontagne, Quebec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, jointly announced financial assistance of $500,000 to fund a research project by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Laval University on the efficient use of electricity for heating and lighting in greenhouses. The funding is being provided through the Quebec Agri-Food Innovation Partnership Program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Read More |
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EFC Welcomes New Manufacturers’ Representative Member: Salex
 Salex is the largest lighting agency in Southern Ontario and has been an integral player in Canada’s architectural lighting community for more than 48+ years. Founded in 1973, Salex has become known in the commercial design industry for the quality of its products, its nimble service offerings, and its knowledgeable and highly skilled staff. Read More |
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Learning Opportunity
Lighting Controls Association Announces New Course on Utility Rebates
 The Lighting Controls Association now offers EE107B: Lighting Controls and Commercial Lighting Rebates as a new course in its popular Education Express program. Utilities offer a variety of rebate programs to encourage public adoption of advanced, energy-saving lighting and controls in existing buildings. These programs often offer a strong incentive to incorporate lighting controls with rebates that are substantial, historically consistent, recognize the most popular control types, and are geographically widely available. Read More |
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Awards
2022 IES Progress Report Open for Submissions
 The IES is looking for significant new advancements in lighting products, research, publications, and design tools from the past year. Submit your entries now for consideration in the 2022 IES Progress Report. Read More |
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Standards & Certifcation
Synapse Wireless Joins the Zhaga Consortium
 Synapse Wireless, Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT) company and a member of the McWane family of companies, has become a Regular Member of the Zhaga Consortium. Synapse creates a single platform that enables affordable, scalable, easy-to-use networked wireless lighting control solutions that help companies reveal and reduce energy waste. Read More |
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Universal Douglas Earns UL 2900 Cybersecurity Certification for Network- Connectable Products
 Universal Douglas announced that its Dialog® Lighting Control Unit (WLC-4150-SC) received the UL 2900-1 Standard for Software Cybersecurity NetworkConnectable Products from the global safety science organization. The Dialog Lighting Control Unit, a large touchscreen used for changing system settings, is an updated component to Universal Douglas’ Dialog System, a digital, centralized and programmable lighting control system for entire floors, buildings and large multi-building applications. Read More |
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DALI-2 Certification Supports Interoperability and Sustainable Lighting
 The DALI Alliance, the global industry organization for DALI lighting control, is strengthening its focus on the DALI-2 product certification program, including D4i, after ending registration of DALI version-1 control gear. DALI-2 certification builds confidence in the interoperability of DALI-based devices from different manufacturers. Read More |
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Rebates
DLC QPLs: The Foolproof Way to Validate Listings
 The DLC now provides improved DLC product listing logos with simplified and distinctive designs that make it even easier to identify products that meet the DLC technical requirements. The new product listing logos utilize specific brand colors and icons combined with clear lettering, making them easy to differentiate from one another – even at reduced sizes as seen on manufacturer spec sheets. These logos are trademarked and intended to be used ONLY with products currently listed on the DLC QPLs, and have specific guidelines that manufacturers must adhere to when using the logos to promote their products. Read More |
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Sponsored Content
Liteline Continues Canadian Investment
 Adding continued investment in Canada to its core foundation of innovative Design, installation efficiency, and personal customer service, Liteline has just announced the opening of its 12,729 square foot Showroom and Lighting Distribution Center in Langley BC. Read More. |
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Events
IES Annual Conference 2022 Registration Open
 The theme for the 2022 IES Annual Conference is Lighting the Way. This year’s IES Annual Conference theme focuses on leadership both in the lighting community and by the lighting community. The world around us continues to change in unexpected ways, and lighting professionals are at the forefront of those changes. Read More |
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Speakers Announced for 2022 ArchLIGHT Summit
 ArchLIGHT Summit, the new lighting trade event and educational platform for the architectural, specification and design communities, has announced the schedule of speakers and events. The second edition, taking place September 15-16, 2022, will welcome attendees to review new technologies, network, and attend a wide range of CEUs from lighting and design/build thought leaders. Read More |
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New Products and Solutions
BLP-ET Back Lit Panel from Eclipse Lighting Inc.
 The BLP-ET series is a panel light featuring backlit LED technology and selectable CCT/Watt capability. Available in 1x4, 2x2, or 2x4 sizes, the housing consists of an aluminum frame with a rigid die-formed steel back enclosure which prevents the fixture from warping over time. PMMA anti-yellowing lens provides low glare and even illumination. Switches on the back of the housing allow you choose CCT and wattage levels which gives you flexibility and control of your lighting. Built to comply with U.S. and Canadian safety standards. Read More |
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SYLVANIA Downlight LightSHIELD
 The SYLVANIA Downlight LightSHIELD is an everyday light with germ fighting benefits. This retrofit kit fights germs and odor causing bacteria while promoting continuous purification thanks to the integrated LightSHIELD technology which is harmless to humans and animals. This fixture is designed to be a direct replacement of incandescent reflectors. It includes the E26 socket screw-base for easy installation, as well as a switch in the back to allow for up to 5 different color temperatures in one product. Read More |
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Solera Off-Grid Post Top
 The Solera Solar Lighting Post Top Light features an all-in-one design. The solar panel, light engine and battery are built right into the LED fixture. No need for a power source, which eliminates the need for wiring and trenching. The Solar Post Top Light is easy to install, just use the supplied screws to secure the light to the pole. Read More |
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Lumileds LUXEON SunPlus 3030
 LUXEON SunPlus 3030 is a superior high efficacy, mid power package – the same “go-to-package” that’s enabling the global growth of high quality and efficient luminaires. Serving a wide range of horticulture applications that utilize broad-spectrum white light, LUXEON SunPlus 3030 delivers top rated μmol/J and PPF (μmol/s) performance and long lifetime with CCTs ranging from 2200K to 6500K and CRIs of 70, 80, and 90. Read More |
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