Energy Efficiency
Selling Energy Projects with Pro Forma Thinking
September 11, 2026
Energy projects don’t fail in engineering – they fail in the boardroom. If decarbonization is such a no-brainer, why are we still selling it with simple payback? Capital exists and is available to push energy projects and decarbonization. We, as an industry, need to be better at how we ask for that capital. In this
Should I Turn Off Fluorescent Lights When Leaving a Room?
May 8, 2026
Should I Turn Off Fluorescent Light When Leaving A Room? Short Answer: Turn them off if you will be gone for more than about 15 minutes. But… There are a few misconceptions about fluorescent lighting that keep too many people from turning lights off to save energy. The first misconception is that it
10 Steps to Better Light Quality
May 8, 2026
Lighting quality in a specific space is always the result of the blending of the architecture, light source(s), relation to the visual task, and the preferences and needs of the users. This makes it very hard to develop a single formula that will always create magnificent lighting in every space. The debate over creating a
Tips for Lighting Large Spaces
May 8, 2026
There is not anything fundamentally different about lighting big spaces, but some of the qualities of big rooms make designing the lighting trickier than usual. Big spaces are often thought of as industrial or warehouses, but increasingly they include big box retail, and multi-purpose rooms and gymnasiums in schools. Traditionally, these ‘industrial’ spaces have gotten
NCQLP (The LC Certifying Organization)
May 8, 2026
American Lighting Association (ALA)
May 8, 2026
From their website: The American Lighting Association is a trade association representing the decorative lighting, ceiling fan and controls industries. We serve the largest network of residential lighting manufacturers, retail showrooms, manufacturers’ representatives, designers, and industry affiliates located throughout the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico. Our mission is to advance quality lighting.
LRC at RPI
May 8, 2026
From their website: Advancing the effective use of light for society and the environment.
