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IEC 60598-2-24:2026 published — updated requirements for limited-surface-temperature luminaires
The new edition of IEC 60598-2-24:2026 has been officially published. It specifies essential safety requirements for luminaires intended for use where combustible dust or flammable materials are present, necessitating strict control of enclosure surface temperatures to prevent fire or ignition. The…
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The EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Is Coming
Europe aims to become climate-neutral by 2050 under the European Green Deal. A key pillar of this initiative is the revised European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which all 27 EU Member States are required to implement beginning in 2026.
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DLC NLC v5.2: What the Latest DesignLights Consortium Technical Requirements Mean for Networked Lighting Controls - Action Services Group
DLC NLC v5.2 provides a clearer framework for evaluating modern networked lighting controls standards for manufacturers, specifiers, facility managers, and utility program administrators, and improves alignment with smart building initiatives and energy efficiency programs.
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DLC Released Updated Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements
Reinforcing the role of lighting controls as the foundation for deeper energy savings through connected commercial lighting, the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) finalized updates to its Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) Technical Requirements. NLC systems that apply for and meet the requirements are…
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LightingEurope Statement on RoHS Lamp Exemptions
