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NGL Competition Winners Announced
As LED luminaires become more prevalent in the marketplace, designers and manufacturers alike need ways to evaluate market-ready specification-grade product offerings. One such vehicle is the Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Design Competition. The recent class of winning luminaries was announced...
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NEMA Releases Consumer Guide: The 5 Ls of Lighting
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has released a new guide titled "The 5 Ls of Lighting: The Consumer's Guide to Choosing Energy-Efficient Lighting." The one-page guide, which can be downloaded at lightbulboptions.org, provides an overview of the upcoming Jan. 2012 changes...
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Acuity's Cheryl English Honored
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has named Cheryl R. English, FIES, vice president of Market and Industry Development for Acuity Brands Lighting, among the winners of its 2009 Kite & Key Award. The Kite & Key Award recognizes individuals who have advance the interests of the...
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Q: I've heard that polyurethane spray-foam insulation may contain penta-BDE, a chemical that is called a "toxic flame retardant" by the EPA and has been banned in some states. How much of a risk does this chemical cause for the installer and the homeowner, and are there alternatives?
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Q: Is it okay to use pneumatic nailers to install vinyl windows, or would that void the manufacturers warranty?
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Manufacturers have successfully tackled some of the issues plaguing this low-cost cladding.
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NEMA Publishes Two Roadway and Area Lighting Equipment Standards
Two new roadway and area lighting equipment standards?ANSI C136.25-2009
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Manufacturers Join NEMA Program
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Lighting Manufacturers Send It Home
Lighting manufacturers are targeting consumers with advertisements that teach a thing or two about light.