INDUSTRY NEWS

• Lighting Controls Podcast - Technology Doesnt Have to be Scary with Jonathan Perlis

  May 14, 2026

  In this episode, we dive into the real transition happening in lighting—moving from simply selling fixtures to delivering full lighting control solutions. We also explore unique challenges in the Canadian market—from 347V systems to code differences—and why standardizing controls design could change everything.

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• April 2026 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index

  May 11, 2026

  The Current Conditions component increased to 50.0, rising from 44.0 last month and moving to the expansionary threshold. Twenty-seven percent of respondents reported “better” conditions, 27 percent reported “worse,” and 45 percent indicated conditions were unchanged. Compared to the prior month, the distribution of responses suggested improved momentum, with a larger share reporting gains and a smaller share reporting deterioration.

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• Dallas Market Center Opens Registration for ArchLIGHT Summit 2026 and Announces New Advisory Board

  May 11, 2026

  Dallas Market Center has opened attendee registration for the 2026 ArchLIGHT Summit, taking place September 15–16, while also announcing the addition of three prominent industry leaders to the event’s Advisory Board. Together, these updates underscore the continued growth and influence of the annual lighting trade and educational event for the architectural, specification, and design communities.

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• New NEMA Study Shows Widening Gap Between Surging Power Demand and Grid Capacity

  May 7, 2026

  he National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today released an updated edition of its landmark A Reliable Grid for an Electric Future study along with a suite of new reports outlining the promise and potential of Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs), Behind-the-Meter (BTM) resources, and Demand Response to meet intensifying grid reliability, resilience, and affordability challenges – as well as the policy measures needed to deploy these solutions at scale.

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