LAMPS/LED

April 17, 2025

Our old friend Mark Jewell joins us to talk about selling in the lighting industry—especially as rebates begin to dry up. A lot of people are worried about what the end of rebate programs will mean for project sales. Mark says we shouldn’t be. Michael and Greg aren’t so sure. In this episode, Mark talks us down off the “rebate ledge” with some sensible math. Rebates are great, but they’re not the only reason to upgrade. Read more

April 16, 2025

The current conditions component sharply declined to 21.4, following a previous value of 61.5 in February. Panel members reported a more negative outlook, with only 7 percent indicating that current conditions were "better," down from 38 percent last month. Nearly two thirds of respondents, 64 percent, felt conditions were "worse," while 29 percent considered them "unchanged." Read more

April 14, 2025

For this episode, we hoped to welcome Brian Bastien of Product Care Recycling to discuss Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs and their impact on the lighting industry. The President of NAILD reached out—non-profit to non-profit—to open a conversation about how these programs support sustainability and what they mean for lighting distributors. Surprisingly, every expert we invited declined the opportunity to join us. That’s a first for us, as the lighting industry has always been generous with its time. Read more

April 10, 2025

Mudr ArcCove is a compact corner-mounted recessed cove channel with an illuminated reveal. It features soft indirect light designed to illuminate corners at wall-to-wall and wall-to-ceiling intersections. Available in 3- and 4-inch models, both are compatible with 5/8-inch drywall, and Mudr ArcCove 3 in. is also compatible with ½-inch drywall. Read more

April 7, 2025

Electricity demand in the United States will increase 2% annually and 50% by 2050, according to a new study conducted by PA Consulting and released by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). Driven by record growth in data centers and e-mobility, the study highlights innovative technology and policy solutions to maintain a reliable and affordable energy system through this new age of demand growth. Read more

March 26, 2025

You’ve seen Dr. Motta on Restoring Darkness now he’s on Get a Grip on Lighting to tell you about the hazards of blue-rich LED’s. No matter how some might push back, the evidence is irrefutable: blue light LED’s suppress melatonin which can lead to cancer. When Dr. Motta’s and the American Medical Association’s report was released in 2016, the Lighting Deep State was “not polite” in their rebuttal. But it seems they have come around in recent years. Read more

March 24, 2025

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to weaken posting a score of 45.5 for February, indicating that a majority of firms are still experiencing declining firm billings. For the first time since the peak of the pandemic in 2020, February saw a drop in inquiries for new projects, typically a steady indicator of potential opportunities even during economic slowdowns. Read more

March 21, 2025

The LEDucation Trade Show and Conference, organized by the Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY), concluded another successful event at the New York Hilton Midtown on March 18–19, 2025. As North America’s largest annual lighting industry gathering, LEDucation once again proved to be an essential platform for professionals to discover the latest in lighting technology, connect with industry leaders, and participate in world-class educational programming. Read more

March 18, 2025

Welcome to the 6th annual Featured LEDucation Products from Light Directory!! Please check out some of the products that will be featured at the LEDucation show. Use the form at bottom of the page to request additional information about any of the products featured. Read more