Manufacturers highlight portable, outdoor, and custom lighting as top sellers, with vintage and statement designs trending. Discover more at LightNOW.
CONTROLS // PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY
Z-Wave Evolving In The Smart Home
Z-Wave adapts to the rise of Matter with open-source and long-range features, aiming to stay relevant in smart home security. Learn more at LightNOW.
RESEARCH
Light Turned Into A Supersolid
Laser light transformed into a supersolid, exhibiting both crystalline structure and frictionless flow, opening new doors for quantum research. See more at LightNOW.
ELECTRIFICATION
EV Charger Rebate Trends In 2025
EV charger rebates cover most of the U.S. but face volatility. Stay updated on changing programs to maximize incentives. Read more at LightNOW.
LEGISLATION + REGULATION
US DOE Finalized GSL Test Procedure
DOE finalizes GSL test procedure clarifications for tunable white lamps and expands ballast definitions. Compliance is due July 15, 2025. Learn more at LightNOW.
ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT // LIGHTING INDUSTRY
More Utilities Rebating LED Replacement Of Older LED
Utilities incentivize replacing older LEDs with newer, efficient models, given tech advancements, energy savings, and new rebate programs. Read more at LightNOW.
PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY
Aerial Drone Lighting System Provides 300,000 Lumens
Drone-based lighting system, Flying Sun 1000, delivers 300,000 lumens for industrial, emergency, and film applications. Discover more at LightNOW.
CODES + STANDARDS // ENERGY + ENVIRONMENT
LEED Increases Bird-Safe Credits And Controversy
LEED increases bird-safe credits, sparking debate. Critics say measures don't go far enough amid a shift towards mandatory city standards. Learn more at LightNOW.
PRODUCTS + TECHNOLOGY
Product Monday: 3- & 5-Channel Drivers For Tunable Arrays
Arkalumen's ORB LED drivers offer intelligent, tunable spectra control for white or color lighting in a compact, customizable design. See more at LightNOW.