INDUSTRY NEWS

• NEMA Expands Make It American Certification to Low-Voltage General Purpose Transformers

  March 30, 2026

  NEMA has expanded its Make It American™ certification program to include a new Build America, Buy America (BABA) product specification for Low-Voltage General Purpose Transformers (LVT) — ubiquitous components that step down voltage to safe levels for power, heating, and lighting circuits across virtually every segment of the built environment.

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• Lighting Controls Podcast - When You Hear Hoofbeats, Dont Expect Zebras

  March 26, 2026

  After a brief hiatus, the Lighting Controls Podcast is back with a wide-ranging conversation about where the industry stands today. In this episode, we discuss why consistent content matters, where professionals can start learning lighting controls, and why local reps and manufacturers are often the most overlooked educational resources.

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• ABI Reports Stabilization in the Slowdown in Business Conditions at Architecture Firms in February

  March 23, 2026

  Architecture firm billings showed signs of stabilization in February after months of decline, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score of 49.4—up from 43.8 in January, indicating a slight majority of firms reported declining billings. Inquiries rebounded after a January dip, and while newly signed design contracts continued to decline, the rate of decline slowed significantly. These trends suggest potential stabilization, though global economic uncertainty could disrupt progress.

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• LEDucation Conference Empowers Industry with Key Lighting Insights

  March 18, 2026

  LEDucation 2026 Conference attendees stand to gain valuable insight in navigating the latest advancements in lighting. Cutting-edge design and research, sustainability initiatives, emerging technologies, codes, and more. This year’s conference will feature 39 educational sessions presented by recognized experts and thought leaders in their fields.

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