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Acuity Sets New Heights After Record 2025 Results
Company posts all-time high revenue while core lighting growth stays relatively flat
Small Firms Target Acuity & Others With Patent Lawsuits
Two obscure LLCs allege infringement tied to tapelight and controls platforms
The Pushback Against Federally Mandated Design
An executive order sparks controversy over aesthetics, authority, and architectural freedom
AIA Appoints Carole Wedge CEO After Turbulent Chapter
Former Shepley Bulfinch chief to steer Institute past months of scrutiny and transition
5 Things to Know: September 27
Lighting designer argues that DMX outperforms DALI. Plus, TCP secures $9.8 million in latest strategic action.
Who Controls the Light Poles? Utilities or the FCC?
Major utilities call proposed FCC rule a "legal and practical minefield"
Cree LED Settles Lawsuit Over Video Display Tech
Company casts deal as a warning to manufacturers using similar component designs
5 Big Questions: Understanding NAILD’s Concerns About DLC
Matt Honson and Devin Wall discuss NAILD’s open letter outlining concerns about DLC's role in the lighting industry
Lighting People: On the Move | September 2025
Career moves of 97 lighting people, some of whom you may know
Architecture Billings Slump "May Be Bottoming Out"
Commercial and multifamily steady as institutional and mixed sectors remain soft
Lighting Execs Accused of Fraud and Embezzlement
Company’s own board of directors issues serious accusations amid bankruptcy filing
Cooper Lighting Buys Nemalux, Eyes Industrial Market Share
Canadian heavy industrial LED brand gives Cooper new access to specialty verticals
Big Projects Power Modest Gains in Construction Starts
$500+ million projects get rolling in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Hawaii
5 Things to Know: September 20
These U.S. lighting brands are ditching traditional models. Plus, a new report shows healthy buildings drive real returns.
Modern Lighting Revives a Kansas City Landmark
After years in the dark, the tower shines again with dynamic lighting effects
ArchLIGHT Summit Balances Scale With Substance
Intimate format fosters deeper conversations without sacrificing attendee value
Fort Lauderdale’s $3M Fight Over Failed Facade Lighting
City alleges obsolete lighting products, corrosion and neglect in newly filed lawsuit
Why the LED Supply Chain is About to Get Messy
Efficacy gains that once drove adoption are now meaningless to "good enough" buyers
SESCO Expands Again with Smith OKC Acquisition
Signify’s Genlyte Solutions now leans mainly on just three major agents in the Central U.S.
It’s Official: Non-Competes Aren’t Going Anywhere
Despite years of noise, legal challenges, and regulatory attempts, employers still hold the cards
NEMA Survey Reveals Stability Amid Tariff Concerns
Despite noise, forward-looking expectations suggest resilient demand ahead
5 Things to Know: September 13
Lighting designer’s royalties conflict moves to mediation. Plus, Signify’s social team responds publicly to ex-employee grievance.
Hot Topics: DLC Debate, IES Election, and More
Michael, Greg & Al unpack recent buzzworthy happenings in lighting industry circles
Electric Avenue — News Impacting Lighting Markets: September 2025
Big name distributors appoint key top execs. Plus, container rates hit a 52-week low.
New York Issues New Orders in 11-Year Philips Factory Cleanup
New orders target lingering groundwater contamination from mercury and PCBs at former lamp factory
DLC Counters Recent Allegations With Mission-First Narrative
NAILD’s pointed accusations highlight concerns. DLC’s measured response offers counterpoints.
Construction Planning Grows 8% in August
Large $375 million projects get rolling in Texas, Colorado and Montana
Ireland Emerges as Acuity's Latest Digital Frontier
CEO Neil Ashe signals office may grow into company’s European headquarters
Streetlight Study Debunks a Popular Claim
Study finds no evidence that 78,000 retrofitted white-light LED streetlights reduced crime
Write‑In Campaign for Top Spot Throws IES Election off Script
Ira Rothman’s challenge gives members a new choice in a typically controlled process
5 Things to Know: September 6
This lighting event drew a crowd. Plus, Signify’s largest business unit announces key leadership change.
NAILD Blasts DLC. Calls for 2030 Industry Exit.
Lighting distributor association accuses DLC of financial overreach and ignoring stakeholder input
Ohio Acuity Reps Merge to form DLS Group
Lighting Systems and Jack Duffy unite, signaling shift toward unified territory model.
Uncontested Election Points to Likely Future IES President
Board of Directors vote opens alongside proposed updates to Society bylaws.
OLED Lighting’s Long Fade, and a Possible Flicker of Revival
New research pushes color-tunability, but barriers to market remain high
Trump's Tariff Powers Face Legal Setback. What Now?
Tariffs remain enforceable for now. India vows firm stance as tensions escalate.
Dialight Finds Its Footing Despite Slowing Sales
Year-to-date gains driven by operations, not top-line growth
Lutron’s Patent Penalty Grows to $5.96M in Final Order
Court closes window shade bracket dispute with interest, costs, and enhanced damages
3 Moves Signify’s New CEO Could Pursue: A Manifesto
A leadership change is underway. What strategies will define Signify's next chapter?
Lighting People: On the Move | August 2025
Career moves of 99 lighting people, some of whom you may know
B-K Lighting’s $2.5M Deal to Resolve ESOP Complaint
Former employee alleged inflated financials and misuse of company funds by executives
Rising Murmurs: DLC’s New Rules Spark Lighting Debate
Critics demand balance between energy goals and quality, wellness-driven design
California Tightens Title 24 Lighting Code Again
2025 update removes Tailored Method, strengthens daylight and occupancy control rules
Construction Starts Slide 10% in Recent Slowdown
$500+ million projects get rolling in Ohio, Missouri and Utah
A Leaner, Tighter IES25 Finds Its Footing in Anaheim
At the annual conference, the IES emphasized technical rigor, fiscal restraint and the long game of industry engagement
2025 IES Illumination Awards Highlight Design Excellence
Eleven global projects honored, including six standout winners from North America
5 Things to Know: August 23
IES surprise reveal wasn’t on the schedule, but the crowd cheered. Plus, pro sports venue sees a new lighting first.
The Luminaries Behind the Light
Illuminating Engineering Society honors technical and service leaders at IES25
IES Confronts Membership Decline With Growth Blueprint
Following steady decline, the Society adopts a new mission to reach 7,500 members
LSI’s Fiscal Year Ends with a Lighting Rebound
Lighting gains complement a breakout year for LSI's display segment