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LightNOW, which began at Lightsearch.com in 2001, has been delivering news and insights to the lighting sector for almost eight years. It started as a simple webpage, then transitioned into a newsletter, and later incorporated a basic blog. Today, LightNOW has transformed into a comprehensive blog along with a monthly newsletter.

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EV Charger Rebate Trends In 2025

1 week ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

Briteswitch recently covered key trends in electric vehicle (EV) charger rebate programs for 2025, emphasizing their growing importance in supporting EV infrastructure amidst a volatile market caused by federal policy changes and consumer uncertainty. Expanded Coverage of Rebate Programs Rebate program coverage has grown significantly, now encompassing 78% of the U.S., compared to 60% in 2022-2023. Nearly 500 programs are active, marking an 11% increase from 2024.
US DOE Finalized GSL Test Procedure

1 week ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

Legislation + Regulation The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized and published clarifications to the test procedures for General Service Lamps (GSLs), including changes to how tunable white lamps are tested and expanded definitions for ballasts. The effective date of this rule was initially set for February 18, 2025, but was later temporarily delayed to March 21, 2025. The compliance deadline remains July 15, 2025.
More Utilities Rebating LED Replacement Of Older LED

2 weeks ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

More utilities are offering rebates focused on replacing older LED lighting with newer, more efficient models. Early adopters of LED lighting from a decade ago are now finding it necessary to upgrade due to advancements in LED technology and the aging of their initial installations. Improvements in LED TechnologyLED technology has significantly advanced over the past decade, with improvements in efficacy (measured in lumens per watt, LPW) and light quality.
Aerial Drone Lighting Systems Provides 300,000 Lumens

2 weeks ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

The Flying Sun 1000, developed by Freefly Systems, is an innovative drone lighting system designed to provide industrial-grade illumination for applications such as construction, emergency response, search and rescue, security, and film production. Built on Freefly’s Alta X heavy-lift quadcopter platform, the system integrates 288 high-power LEDs distributed across four panels, producing an impressive output of 300,000 lumens—comparable to lighting used in stadiums.
LEED Increases Bird-Safe Credits And Controversy

2 weeks ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

The integration of bird-friendly measures into the widely recognized Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system is both progress and controversial in protecting avian species from building-related threats. LEED, managed by the U.S. Green Building Council, has been a global standard for sustainable architecture since 1998, with more than 100,000 certified properties worldwide.
The Trade War Is On

2 weeks ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

The American Lighting Association (ALA) sent out a good summary of last week’s tariff escalations by the Trump Administration.
Product Monday: 3- & 5-Channel Drivers For Tunable Arrays

2 weeks ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

Products + Technology The ORB3 and ORB5 LED drivers from Arkalumen offer intelligent tunable spectra control within compact Zhaga-standard dimensions. These drivers are designed to provide lighting designers and fixture developers with greater flexibility through their modular architecture, enabling a wide range of customizations for various lighting applications. Product OverviewThe ORB family includes two main models:ORB3: A 3-channel driver for tunable white lighting.
New Humidity Sensing System Can Monitor Human Behavior

3 weeks ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

Controls, Research Researchers from the Institute of Microelectronics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a cutting-edge humidity sensing system capable of monitoring human behaviors in real-time through the detection of respiratory patterns. This innovative system combines a highly sensitive humidity sensor with a thermistor, micro-heater, and machine learning algorithms, achieving an impressive 96.2% accuracy in identifying various human behaviors.
Terry McGowan Retires & Mary Beth Gotti Assumes ALA Role

3 weeks ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

Terry McGowan announced that he will be retiring as the Director of Engineering at the American Lighting Association (ALA). McGowan has had a distinguished 60-year career in the lighting industry, marked by innovation, education, and leadership. He began his career at GE Lighting, where he worked for 38 years in roles such as lighting application engineer and later as Manager of the GE Lighting Institute.
Lutron’s LEDucation Booth Was Impressive

3 weeks ago | lightnowblog.com | David Shiller

Controls, Products + Technology When I entered Lutron’s booth at LEDucation, I expected to be overwhelmed by endlessly complex control options and a dizzying assortment of products and components. I was wrong. The Lutron booth was a master class in presenting highly technical and complex products in a simple to understand story. Some of the credit goes to Doug Kafka, National Sales Manager at Lutron, who patiently gave me the booth tour and endured my many questions.