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Lighting Controls

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technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Aug 2026

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Episode 46: 2026-10-07 RepSpec News Brief

   Diode LED has opened preorders for its new OMNIDRIVE 3 driver, Lumenwerx is debuting its Loom luminous ceiling system at the SDA Showcase, Bill Brown Sales has expanded its Southeast sales team, and the Port of Seattle is soliciting LED runway and taxiway lighting materials for a multi-year airfield conversion at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.Controls in a Minute: Why phase-cut dimming compatibility should be evaluated as a control, driver, and load combination rather than as a driver feature alone.Sources:Diode LED / Elemental Brands, “Finally! A Driver Optimized for COB and Tight Pitch Tape Light” Company announcement republished by EdisonReportDiode LED, “LED Drivers and Plug-in Adapters” Diode LED product catalogLumenwerx, “Loom” Loom product pageLumenwerx, company announcement identifying Loom’s SDA Showcase debutEdisonReport, “SDA Showcase 2026: Lumenwerx Loom, Smart Poles & Trends” SDA Showcase coverageBill Brown Sales, “Bill Brown Sales Adds Davis Wall as Associate Sales Manager” Bill Brown Sales announcementPort of Seattle, Invitation to Bid No. 26-94, “LED Runway and Taxiway Lighting Materials,” via VendorConnect Port of Seattle VendorConnectGovernmentContracts.us, “LED Runway and Taxiway Lighting Materials,” including the Port of Seattle solicitation text and procurement schedule Solicitation mirrorLutron Electronics, Application Note 579, “Color Tuning with Lutron Controls”RepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

2. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Episode 45: 2026-10-05 RepSpec News Brief

   The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced legislation affecting federal general-service-lamp standards, while Acuity Brands Lighting reported mixed fourth-quarter channel results. US LED named Mark McClear president with a stated controls-growth focus, Cree LED expanded warm-CCT options across three XLamp chip-on-board families, and Elation introduced a fixture designed to switch between profile and Fresnel wash roles.Controls in a Minute: Why a manual override needs a defined duration and recovery behavior in the sequence of operations.Sources:U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources — Legislation: LIT Act of 2025. SourceU.S. Government Publishing Office — S. 1568 (IS), Liberating Incandescent Technology Act of 2025. SourceNational Electrical Manufacturers Association — STATEMENT: NEMA Expresses Concern Over Senate Committee Approval of LIT Act. SourceAcuity Inc. — Acuity Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results. SourceUS LED — Global Lighting and Controls Executive Mark McClear Named President of US LED, Ltd. SourceCree LED — General Lighting, Indoor. SourceLED professional — XLamp CMB/CMU/CHA COB Pro9 LEDs, New CCT/CRI Options. SourceElation — Elation Fuze Profile+ Combines Profile and Fresnel Wash Roles in One Adaptable Fixture. SourceRepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

3. 

   28 Aug 2026

   Episode 44: 2026-08-28 RepSpec News Brief

   Leni Schwendinger’s upcoming ArchLIGHT Summit keynote leads the Friday briefing, with a closer look at “Humanizing the Night” and its focus on urban safety, vibrancy, and community-informed nighttime design. Also today, Ecolet signs an agreement for a $15.91 million LED manufacturing investment in Bangladesh, Lighting Pro Plus launches a contractor-focused online lighting marketplace, and Portman Lights introduces its weather-rated HEXY stage fixture.Controls in a Minute: Why an electrical circuit and a lighting-control zone are not necessarily the same thing.Sources:Dallas Market Center, “ArchLIGHT Summit Announces Key Schedule Highlights for 2026 Event in Dallas.” SourceNightSeeing, “NightSense.” SourceBangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority, “Ecolet to invest US$ 15.91m in BEPZA Economic Zone for LED manufacturing.” SourceLighting Pro Plus / PR Newswire, “Lighting Pro Plus™ Launches Next-Generation Digital Marketplace Built Specifically for Electrical Contractors.” SourcePortman Lights, “HEXY™.” SourceLive Design, “Portman Lights Unveils HEXY™: The Ultimate Portman® Stage Hexagon.” SourceRepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

4. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Episode 43: 2026-08-27 RepSpec News Brief

   eldoLED launches a configurable driver platform built around software-defined setup and embedded-controls support, Lutron pairs Ketra with MerlinLight framing projectors for art lighting, IES enters a management agreement with the National Lighting Bureau, and a Minneapolis public-sector controls replacement reaches its pre-bid milestone. Controls in a Minute: Why driver configuration and the live lighting-control signal are separate layers that should both be checked during troubleshooting and commissioning.Sources: Acuity Brands / eldoLED, “eldoLED Introduces Accela Series LED Drivers Platform to Empower the Design and Scalable Customization of Luminaires” — Source Lutron Electronics, “Lutron and MerlinLight Announce Native by Design Partnership” — Source Illuminating Engineering Society, “Illuminating Engineering Society to Provide Management Services to the National Lighting Bureau” — Source Metropolitan Council, “Contract Number 26P204, Advertisement for Bids: Metro Transit Police Department Lighting Controls Replacement” — SourceRepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

5. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Episode 42: 2026-08-26 RepSpec News Brief

   NICOR Lighting expands its New England representation, BenQ launches two smart monitor-lighting products with sensing and automatic dimming, Cree LED and Nanolumens resolve a patent dispute through a cross-license agreement, and Memphis Light, Gas and Water closes a procurement for 220 post-top LED luminaires. Controls in a Minute: Why occupancy-sensor timeout and dimming fade time are two different control settings.Sources: NICOR Lighting — “NICOR Lighting Appoints Lighting Genesis, Inc. as Agent for Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.” NICOR Lighting announcement BenQ / PR Newswire — “BenQ Launches iScreenBar, the First Monitor Light Bar Built for iMac.” BenQ announcement Cree LED — “Cree LED and Nanolumens Enter Settlement and Limited License Agreement.” Cree LED announcement Penguin Solutions — “Cree LED and Nanolumens Enter Settlement and Limited License Agreement.” Penguin Solutions investor announcement Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division / Memphis Daily News — Legal Notice, RFQ 1801832, post-top LED luminaires. Memphis Daily News public notice RepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

6. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Episode 41: 2026-08-25 RepSpec News Brief

   Energys Group has completed two U.K. acquisitions, including LED project-delivery specialist Cube Lighting; Norman’s Lindsey Tower lighting procurement reached its bid-opening date; U.S. Architectural Lighting has upgraded three outdoor luminaire families with expanded controls options; and the 2026 IES Illumination Awards results are now available.Controls in a Minute: Why the intended control response after a power interruption should be defined in the sequence of operations.Sources:Energys Group Limited / GlobeNewswire — Energys Group Limited Announces Acquisitions.Investing.com — Energys Group acquires lighting and solar installation firms.Norman Utilities Authority / The Norman Transcript — Invitation to Bid: Lindsey Tower Lighting Project.U.S. Architectural Lighting / LightNOW — U.S. Architectural Lighting Significantly Boosts Performance Across ValuLume, Razar and Linear EXT Families.retrofit — Area, Site and Roadway Lighting Families Are Upgraded with Higher Lumen Output, Expanded Controls.Illuminating Engineering Society — IES Illumination Awards.EdisonReport — 2026 IES Illumination Awards Honor Four Top Projects.RepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

7. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Episode 40: 2026-08-24 RepSpec News Brief

   Seattle is moving toward a citywide arterial-lighting upgrade plan, Ann Arbor has completed another streetlight construction milestone, and Barron Lighting Group and WAC Group announced leadership changes. The weekend briefing also looks ahead to lighting-controls training at CEDIA Expo.Controls in a Minute: Why a stored minimum-brightness setting can make a DALI system appear unable to dim any lower.Sources: City of Seattle, Office of the Mayor — “Mayor Wilson Signs Executive Order to Accelerate and Strengthen Seattle’s Vision Zero Work” — Source City of Ann Arbor — “Zina Pitcher, Catherine and East Ann Street Improvements Project” — Source Barron Lighting Group — “Barron Lighting Group appoints Anthony Brauer as Director of Operations.” — Source designing lighting — “WAC GROUP Appoints John Jiang to Executive Director of APAC Product Marketing” — Source CEDIA Expo — “Free Manufacturer Product Training Returns to CEDIA Expo 2026 With More Than 90 Sessions” — Source Inventronics — “Flexible tunable white control with the DALI MCU TW G2” — SourceRepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

8. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Episode 39: 2026-08-21 RepSpec News Brief

   LSI Industries reported higher full-year lighting sales, a proposed fifty percent U.S. tariff affecting several categories of Canadian lighting products remains on hold through today while trade negotiations continue, and New Jersey D O T is planning LED upgrades at ten Route 206 intersections in Chester Township. Controls in a Minute: Why photocells and astronomical timeclocks perform different jobs in exterior-lighting control sequences.Sources: LSI Industries via Business Wire, “LSI Industries Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend” Source The White House, “Annex I,” Section 338 tariff product list, including covered LED lighting fixtures and lighting parts Source The Canadian Press, “Deadline looms as Trump’s 50 per cent tariffs set to kick in just after midnight” Source WRNJ Radio, “NJDOT plans LED lighting upgrades along Route 206 in Chester Township” SourceRepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

9. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Episode 38: 2026-08-20 RepSpec News Brief

   Illumisoft Lighting names Ehsan Agahi CEO as its shares begin U.S. OTCQB trading; Fort Myers Beach’s sea-turtle lighting rules get a technical look amid active enforcement discussions; Pine Bluff Convention Center begins a facility-wide LED retrofit; Rhode Island is seeking bids for LED and controls upgrades at two state facilities; and Luminaire Authentik expands its Toronto specification presence with a larger King East showroom.Controls in a Minute: Why occupancy-sensor sensitivity and timeout are two different adjustments.Sources: Illumisoft Lighting Corp. / TMX Newsfile — “Illumisoft Appoints Ehsan Agahi as CEO, Commences Trading on OTCQB Venture Market, Announces Shares for Debt Settlement” — Source Town of Fort Myers Beach — “Sea Turtle Nesting on Fort Myers Beach” — Source Town of Fort Myers Beach / Municode — Code of Ordinances — Source Beach Observer and Beach Bulletin — “Mayor, Environmental Project Manager clash over turtle lighting ordinance” — Source Pine Bluff Commercial — “Convention Center upgrades to all-LED technology” — Source State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases — “RFQ27006897 OER Lighting Retrofit Louis Pasteur Building and Middletown Armory Building” — mirrored solicitation record and documents Luminaire Authentik / TMX Newsfile — “Luminaire Authentik Officially Opens Expanded Toronto Showroom in King East Design District” — Source RepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

10. 

    19 Aug 2026

    Episode 37: 2026-08-19 RepSpec News Brief

    Today’s briefing covers Acuity’s appointment of Ruth Gratzke to lead Acuity Brands Lighting and U S LED’s relaunch of its LinearStar exterior sign-lighting and wall-washing system. Acuity’s announcement was independently confirmed by Electrical Wholesaling. Controls in a Minute: Why a lighting-controls device list is not the same thing as a sequence of operations.Sources: Acuity Inc. — “Acuity Inc. Names Ruth Gratzke President of Acuity Brands Lighting” — https://investors.acuityinc.com/news-releases/news-release-details/acuity-inc-names-ruth-gratzke-president-acuity-brands-lighting Electrical Wholesaling — “Gratzke Joins Acuity as President” — https://www.ewweb.com/green-market/lighting/article/55398988/gratzke-joins-acuity-as-president US LED — “US LED, Ltd. Relaunches LinearStar LED Sign Lighting and Wall Washer” — https://blog.usled.com/us-led-ltd.-relaunches-linearstar-led-sign-lighting-and-wall-washer RepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

11. 

    18 Aug 2026

    Episode 36: 2026-08-18 RepSpec News Brief

    Today’s briefing covers a planned CEO transition at Zumtobel Group, Obayashi Corporation — “The Grand Ring Wins ‘Award of Excellence’ at the IES Illumination Awards,” and a newly filed patent infringement complaint involving Signify North America. Controls in a Minute: Why a sequence of operations should describe what the lighting-control system is supposed to do, not merely list the devices being installed.Sources:Zumtobel Group AG / pressetext, “Supervisory Board appoints Dr Heiner Lang as new CEO” — https://www.pressetext.com/news/20260817019 EMR Online, “Zumtobel – Changes in management and strategic development: Supervisory Board appoints Dr.-Ing. Heiner Lang as CEO of Zumtobel Group AG” — https://www.emr-online.com/zumtobel-changes-in-management-and-strategic-development-supervisory-board-appoints-dr-ing-heiner-lang-as-ceo-of-zumtobel-group-ag/ Obayashi Corporation, “The Grand Ring Wins ‘Award of Excellence’ at the IES Illumination Awards” — https://www.obayashi.co.jp/en/news/detail/news20260818_1_en.html Illuminating Engineering Society — “IES Illumination Awards” — https://ia.ies.org/Justia Dockets & Filings, “Dense Matrix LLC v. Signify North America Corporation” — https://dockets.justia.com/docket/delaware/dedce/1%3A2026cv01034/94275 EdisonReport, “Signify Patent Lawsuit Brings an Interesting Role Reversal” — https://edisonreport.com/2026/08/17/signify-patent-lawsuit-brings-an-interesting-role-reversal/ RepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

12. 

    17 Aug 2026

    Episode 35: 2026-08-17 RepSpec News Brief

    Today’s briefing focuses on a material Monday change for the controls market: the DesignLights Consortium’s Networked Lighting Controls V5.2 requirements take effect August 17, with applications now accepted under the updated requirements. The revision expands recognition of lighting-to-HVAC integration, standardized configuration reporting, and horticultural control systems. Controls in a Minute: Why qualification of a networked lighting control system is separate from qualification of the luminaires it controls.Sources: DesignLights Consortium — “DLC Releases Updated Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements” — https://designlights.org/news-events/news/dlc-releases-updated-networked-lighting-controls-technical-requirements/ DesignLights Consortium — “Technical Requirements for NLC V5.2” — https://designlights.org/our-work/network-lighting/nlc-v52/ RepSpec News uses AI-assisted research, summarization, production, and audio tools, including a licensed synthetic version of C. Webster Marsh's voice. Each edition is reviewed by a human editor before publication. Sources used for the briefing are listed above.

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