Government Engagement ALA Conference Keynote Warns of New Workplace Regulations That Could Cost You Read more
Government Engagement Terry McGowan Inducted into Lighting Hall of Fame During ALA Conference Read more
Government Engagement ALA Women in Lighting Announces Dynamic Networking Event for Upcoming ALA Conference Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Session to Highlight Opportunities in the Booming Kitchen & Bath Market Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Present 2024 Women in Lighting Leadership Award to Maria Mullen, CEO of Hubbardton Forge Read more
Government Engagement 2024 Issue of Lighting Magazine Now Available in Showrooms and on Newsstands Read more
Government Engagement American Lighting Association Announces Healthcare Plan as Exclusive Member Benefit Starting in January 2024, the American Lighting Association (ALA) will offer a healthcare plan available exclusively to ALA members. Read more
Government Engagement Call for Images: 2024 Lighting Magazine ALA is now accepting submissions from ALA member manufacturers for the 2024 Lighting magazine. Read more
Government Engagement 2023 ALA Conference Puts Focus on the Future Hundreds of lighting professionals traveled to the ALA Conference in Lake Tahoe this month for the networking and educational opportunities and... Read more
Government Engagement ALA To Host Virtual Residential Lighting Training Course This October Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Keynote Speaker Aims to Take the Guesswork Out of Your Business During the ALA Conference in Lake Tahoe, Sept. 10-12, nationally recognized economist and popular keynote speaker Jeremy Bess of ITR Economics... Read more
Government Engagement New ALA White Paper Provides Guidance on Selling LED Solutions Consumers have a lot of questions regarding LED technology, and thanks to ALA’s newly released guidance document created by members of the... Read more
Government Engagement Virtual Residential Lighting Training Course to be held this summer ALA recently announced its next virtual Residential Lighting Training Course, which guides participants through the associations Lighting... Read more
Government Engagement 2023 Lighting Magazine Hits Newsstands, Showrooms The latest issue of Lighting magazine is now available on newsstands and in ALA-member showrooms across North America. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Appoints Larry Lauck as President and CEO ALA announced the appointment of W. Lawrence (“Larry”) Lauck as the association’s next president and chief executive officer. Read more
Government Engagement Reasons to go to the ALA Conference Every ALA member who attends has their own reasons. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Keynote Speaker to Share Business Success Strategies ALA recently announced renowned speaker, author, and comedian Steve Rizzo will provide a keynote address during the 2023 ALA Conference in Lake... Read more
Government Engagement Updated Lighting Associate Courses Now Available The newly updated Lighting Associate training program is now available online. Read more
Government Engagement Nominations for 2023 Women in Lighting Leadership Award Nominations are open for its fifth Annual ALA Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA). Read more
Government Engagement ALA Announces 2023 Conference Location During the 2022 ALA Conference in Austin, Texas, 2023 ALA Conference Chair Kris Quackenbush, CLMR, president of The Carlson Group, announced the... Read more
Government Engagement Why TM-30 Might Be a Better Metric for Your Next Lighting Plan Than CRI Read more
Government Engagement Lightology to Host Smart Home Summit Sept.12: Exploring the Intersection of Light and Technology Read more
Government Engagement ALA Women in Lighting Committee Announces The Tory Burch Foundation as 2024 Philanthropic Beneficiary Read more
Government Engagement Showroom of the Year Award Winners Announced by Dallas Market Center and Furniture, Lighting & Decor During Lightovation Read more
Government Engagement Latest Member Forum Warns of Potential Additional Costs to Manufacturers Due to New Law Read more
Government Engagement Biden Administration Finalizes Two Significant Rules Affecting Members Read more
Government Engagement Lightology Invites ALA Members to Attend Free Course on Color in Architectural Lighting Read more
Government Engagement Renowned Small Business Expert to Highlight Succession Planning at 2024 ALA Conference Read more
Government Engagement Watching Out for You: A Recap of the ALA’s Public Policy Committee Involvement in 2023 Read more
Government Engagement ALA Introduces Live Online Member Forums Since ALA members find such tremendous value in networking during Conference and other ALA events at Lightovation, ALA has created a way for... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Hosts First-Ever Showroom Meet & Greet at Lightovation ALA brought one of the most appreciated benefits of attending the annual ALA Conference – the networking opportunities – to... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Makes Live Webinars Free to Members Starting in 2024, all of ALA's LIVE webinars are now FREE to members — and, if you are not able to join live, the courses are recorded... Read more
Government Engagement It’s Open Enrollment Time for ALA’s New Healthcare Plan January is the perfect time to enroll in ALA’s brand new healthcare plan, which is a newly developed national program being offered... Read more
Government Engagement Essentials for Your Lightovation Calendar The upcoming January Lightovation show is a convenient opportunity to add a valuable educational session or networking event to your... Read more
Government Engagement ALA January Committee Meetings Schedule This January, ALA will host committee meetings during Lightovation and virtually in the weeks surrounding the event. Read more
Government Engagement Eurofase to Host ALA Women in Lighting Reception During Lightovation in Dallas On the heels of celebrating its fifth anniversary, the ALA Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee will host its popular networking reception at 5 p.m.... Read more
Government Engagement 20% Off ALA's On-Demand Webinars Mark your calendars, the roster of live educational sessions for 2024 has just been released. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Live and Recorded Webinars Available Online This November, ALA will host a live webinar on optimizing your time and money as a sales representative.. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Advertising & PR Program Accepting Image Submissions for 2024 Lighting Magazine Earlier this month, the ALA Advertising and PR Program opened manufacturer image submissions for consideration in the 2024 issue of Lighting... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members Earn Accreditations, Certifications Over the past eight months, more than 120 ALA members have earned professional accreditations or certifications. Read more
Government Engagement Proven Hacks for Social Media Marketing At the ALA Conference in Lake Tahoe, social media maven Crystal Vilkaitis of Crystal Media, dropped some impressive stats. Read more
Government Engagement Officers, Members Elected for 2024 ALA Board of Governors Two new ALA Board of Governors (BOG) members as well as the 2024 BOG officers were presented by the respective nominating committees and voted... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Announces Staff Promotions This summer, ALA announced three staff promotions in the marketing and member program departments. Read more
Government Engagement Upcoming ALA Webinars ALA will host several live webinars in October, featuring well-known presenters in the lighting industry. Read more
Government Engagement Prepare for 2024 Sponsored by Savoy House Prepare for 2024 Jeremy Bess | Economist - ITR Economics Downlaod Presentation Read more
Government Engagement Applied Rates-of-Change and Leading Indicators Applied Rates-of-Change and Leading Indicators Jeremy Bess | Economist - ITR Economics Download Presentation Read more
Government Engagement Line & Portfolio Analysis Line & Portfolio Analysis Scott Lindberg | President, Quell Corporation CLMR Credit Download Presentation Download... Read more
Government Engagement 2023 Lighting Trends 2023 Lighting Trends Jeffrey R Dross | Lighting by Jeffrey CLC Credit Download Presentation Read more
Government Engagement Five Ways Lighting Retailers Can Stay Ahead of the Competition Five Ways Lighting Retailers Can Stay Ahead of the Competition Jeffrey R Dross | Lighting by Jeffrey CLC Credit Download Presentation Read more
Government Engagement The Most Unique Keynote Ever Women in Lighting Event The Most Unique Keynote Ever Sponsored by Dallas Market Center Shawna Suckow Download Presentation Read more
Government Engagement No Hype, Just Practical Solutions: How Anyone Can Use AI for Better Marketing No Hype, Just Practical Solutions: How Anyone Can Use AI for Better Marketing Shawna Suckow Download Presentation Read more
Government Engagement Ahead of the Curve: What’s Next in Lighting? Ahead of the Curve: What’s Next in Lighting? Mark Lien | Consultant - Augmented Illumination LLC CLC Credit Download Presentation Read more
Government Engagement Winning The Talent War Winning The Talent War Jeff Butler | Workplace Strategist, JButler International CLMR Credit Download Presentation Read more
Government Engagement Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce Jeff Butler | Workplace Strategist, JButler International CLMR Credit Download Presentation Read more
Government Engagement 2023 Conference Speaker Presentations Speakers from the 2023 ALA Confernece provided their presentations for attendees to download and review. Read more
Government Engagement General Service Lamp Definitions Definitions of what does and does not qualify as a General Serice Lamp for the purposes of the sales ban. Read more
Government Engagement American Lighting Association Women in Lighting Group Announce Speaker for 5th Anniversary Event during ALA Conference The American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting Committee has announced another dynamic speaker for its popular reception taking place... Read more
Government Engagement Energy Conservation Standards for Ceiling Fans, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Kicks Off Sept. 10 Next weekend, hundreds of industry leaders will gather in Lake Tahoe, Calif., for the 2023 ALA Conference. Read more
Government Engagement Upcoming ALA Webinars and Training Opportunities Join us for these education courses this fall. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Moves Headquarters to Dallas Trade Mart The American Lighting Association (ALA) has relocated its national headquarters within the Dallas Market Center (DMC) to be more central to the... Read more
Government Engagement WAC Lighting Promotes the Skylar Wald Let’s Beat Cancer Fundraiser Created by their nine-year-old daughter to help The H Foundation support cancer research, WAC Lighting Co-CEOs Dirk and Shelley Wald are asking... Read more
Government Engagement Why I Never Miss an ALA Conference There are many reasons ALA members never miss an ALA Conference; for some, it’s the valuable information they receive that they can... Read more
Government Engagement Upcoming ALA Webinars ALA to host live webinars in August and September on fixture spacing and new opportunities in residential lighting. Read more
Government Engagement Technology Will Not Wait for You Selling lighting to consumers today goes beyond knowing the latest in energy efficiency and décor trends. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Hotel Room Block Filling Fast Hotel rooms are filling fast at the Everline Resort & Spa for the 2023 ALA Conference, Sept. 10-12. Make sure to book your stay... Read more
Government Engagement Kayaking Excursion Planned for ALA Conference in Lake Tahoe The ALA Conference Committee recently announced a kayaking trip planned for attendees of the 2023 ALA Conference in Lake Tahoe, Sept. 10-12. Read more
Government Engagement Workplace Strategist to Present at ALA Conference ALA Conference is designed to provide attendees with knowledge and strategies designed to improve not just yourself, but your entire business. Read more
Government Engagement ALA and DMC to Host Free Seminars During Lightovation ALA and Dallas Market Center will host four, free seminars on Wednesday, June 21, and Thursday, June, 22, during Lightovation. Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host Committee Meetings this June This June, ALA will host committee meetings in person at Lightovation in Dallas and virtually in the weeks surrounding the event. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Women in Lighting Committee to Commemorate Fifth Anniversary at Lightovation The American Lighting Association’s Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee will celebrate its fifth anniversary at a special reception Wednesday,... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members Shine Among 2023 Lighting Showroom of the Year Finalists Finalists for the 2023 Showroom of the Year Awards, honoring outstanding lighting retailers across North America, have been decided. Read more
Government Engagement Hinkley Team Transitions with the Retirement & Hiring of Key Sales Role Read more
Government Engagement ALA Membership Campaign Launched April 17 The 2023 ALA Membership campaign officially began April 17 and will run through June 30. Read more
Government Engagement April ALA Public Policy Updates The latest ALA news on recessed downlights, bulb-in-the-box requirements, and more. Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Offer Advanced Lighting Layout Courses In April and May, ALA will again partner with Peter Romaniello, IALD, to provide two advanced training courses on lighting layouts. Read more
Government Engagement Economist from Renowned Firm to Give Keynote Address at ALA Conference During the 2023 ALA Conference, Sept. 10-12, in Lake Tahoe, Calif., economist Kyle Stevens of ITR Economics will give a keynote presentation on... Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host Virtual Residential Lighting Training Course This May This May, ALA will again host its popular four-day, virtual Residential Lighting Training Course with instructor Joe Rey-Barreau, AIA, IES. Read more
Government Engagement Hunter Lighting Utilizes Showrooms to Spotlight Brand This January during Lightovation, Hunter Lighting debuted more than 600 SKUs, tripling the size of the line that initially launched in early... Read more
Government Engagement WAC Lighting Names Thomas Wang as Head of Asia Operations Thomas Wang has been appointed as Head of Asia Operations for WAC Lighting and will lead manufacturing and marketing for domestic and... Read more
Government Engagement Deadline Extended for ALA Women in Lighting Mentoring Program Now in its third successful year, the popular program will match women from all facets of the industry who sign up by the April... Read more
Government Engagement 2023 Integrated Home Competition Now Accepting Entries The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) Integrated Home Competition is now accepting entries. Read more
Government Engagement Renowned Workplace Strategist to Present at ALA Conference During the 2023 ALA Conference in Lake Tahoe, Calif., Sept. 10-12, author and workplace strategist Jeff Butler will present two seminars focused... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Marketing Campaign Drives Consumers to Showrooms Since launching in early February, a campaign run by the ALA Advertising and PR Program has driven nearly 7,000 consumers to the ALA showroom... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members Earn Professional Accreditations As of February 27, 2023, the following individuals have earned their Lighting Associate or Lighting Specialist designations. Read more
Government Engagement Mike Oborny Earns ALA Certified Lighting Consultant Designation Co-owner of Dallas-based Focus Design Company Mike Oborny is the latest ALA member to earn his Certified Lighting Consultant (CLC) designation. Read more
Government Engagement Thank you, 2023 Lighting Magazine Advertisers Thank you to the following ALA-member manufacturers for supporting Lighting magazine as advertisers. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Launches New Video Marketing Campaign ALA recently announced the lauch of a new campaign to gather lighting tips from ALA members. Read more
Government Engagement Single-family Lighting in California – The 2022 Title 24 Energy Code This webinar reviews indoor and outdoor lighting luminaire and control requirements. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Government Engagement Update ALA’s government engagement efforts for 2023 began with a rush. Read more
Government Engagement Live Residential Lighting Training Course The very popular four-day Residential Lighting Training Course is returning, virtually, this February. Read more
Government Engagement CCMS Reporting Certification and Templates CF and CFLK Certification – 1 Month Away Read more
Government Engagement Socketed vs Integrated LED Luminaires The purpose of this guidance document is to provide helpful information that will assist manufacturers of residential and hospitality luminaires... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Holds Lunch and Learn on Lighting Layout As part of a new learning series, ALA will host its first lunch-and-learn event with lighting designer Peter Romaniello, IALD, owner of Conceptual... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Hosts Industry Networking Events During Lightovation This month during January Lightovation, ALA hosted industry networking events focused on helping members build personal and professional... Read more
Government Engagement Upcoming Webinar on Title 24 Energy Code ALA will host a webinar on single-ramily lighting and the requirements of the 2022 Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6). Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members Honored During ARTS Awards In a gala this January, Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announced the winners of the 33rd ARTS Awards. Read more
Government Engagement ALA January Committee Meeting Schedule ALA will host in-person and virtual committee meetings this January. Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host Industry Networking Events During Lightovation During Lightovation, the ALA Women in Lighting and Young Executives groups will host networking events. Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host Seminars During Lightovation ALA will host the following seminars on Wednesday, Jan. 11, during Lightovation in The SMART Center Seminar Room (TM 4826). Read more
Government Engagement Hunter Lighting to Launch More Than 600 New Products at Lightovation Hunter Fan Company announced over 600 SKUs have been added to Hunter Lighting™ since its launch in early 2022. Read more
Government Engagement Season of Giving at APR Supply Co. APR Supply Co. has jumped into the holiday season with multiple charitable donations throughout November and December. Read more
Government Engagement In Memoriam: Michel Kadoche Michel Kadoche passed away Dec. 9, 2022, after being admitted to the hospital a few days prior. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Women in Lighting to Host Reception, Kick Off Charitable Initiative during January 2023 Lightovation in Dallas The American Lighting Association (ALA) Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee will host its popular networking reception at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10,... Read more
Government Engagement Savoy House Announces New Director of Showroom Sales Savoy House Lighting recently announced the hiring of Wayne Falk as director of showroom sales. Read more
Government Engagement 2023 January Lightovation Schedule ALA is excited to be hosting various events, committee meetings, and seminars throughout January Lightovation. View the full schedule here. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Member Manufacturers - Submit Images to Lighting Magazine This is your chance for ALA member lighting manufacturers to be in Lighting magazine. Have you submitted your images? Read more
Government Engagement Connecticut Lighting Centers Celebrates 50 Years in Business, Showroom Grand Opening Sunday, Sept. 30, Connecticut Lighting Centers welcomed industry members and the community to the grand opening of their relocated showroom,... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Advertising and PR Program Announces 2023 Lighting Magazine Manufacturer Image Submissions Due by Nov. 18, 2022. Read more
Government Engagement Flyer - June 2022 Now is the time to develop and promote attractive residential lighting that promotes circadian health! For a limited time, take advantage of an... Read more
Government Engagement Healthy Lighting for Homes: The Next Level Jennifer Brons and Dr. Mark Rea, Light and Health Research Center (LHRC), Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine. ALA Webinar Read more
Government Engagement The Direction of Circadian Lighting and Circadian Science Dr. Mariana Figueiro, UL’s Adam Lilien and Dr. Mark Rea discuss the direction of circadian lighting. Video Read more
Government Engagement Your Daily Light: How Does Light Impact Your Health? LHRC’s Dr. Mariana Figueiro discusses several key subjects regarding Light and Health. Video Read more
Government Engagement Skip the Nap: Consolidating Sleep for Older Adults Randy Reid, the Executive Director of the NLB interviews Dr. Mariana Figueiro in the Let's Talk about Light & Health Series. Video Read more
Government Engagement "That’s Brilliant” Podcast: Bright Days, Dark Nights Liz Ware and Raelle Bell of ALA interview Terry McGowan, Jennifer Brons, and Dr. Mark Rea. Podcast Read more
Government Engagement Underwriters Laboratories: Human-centric lighting in the marketplace. Video overview of key points in design guidance. Video Read more
Government Engagement Design Guideline for Promoting Circadian Entrainment with Light for Day-Active People This guideline creates an optional baseline performance goal for indoor lighting specifiers and building owners to consider when seeking circadian... Read more
Government Engagement Long-Term, All-Day Exposure to Circadian-Effective Light Improves Sleep, Mood, and Behavior in Persons with Dementia. Studied impact of 6-month light intervention period for patients with Alzheimer’s; clinical outcomes improved, agitation reduced, slept... Read more
Government Engagement At-sea trial of 24-h-based submarine watchstanding schedules with high and low correlated color temperature light sources. High CCT light sources, combined with 24-h watch schedules, promoted better behavioral alignment with work schedules and greater sleep quality on... Read more
Government Engagement Circadian-effective light and its impact on alertness in office workers In this collaboration with the US General Services Administration, desktop lighting was installed in four office environments in US State... Read more
Government Engagement Better Light, Better Sleep - Organizational Meeting See the recorded meeting held on October 4, 2022. Video Read more
Government Engagement 2027 ALA Conference Boston Park Plaza Boston, Massachusetts September 12 - 14, 2027 Read more
Government Engagement 2026 ALA Conference Westin La Paloma Tucson, AZ September 27 – 29, 2026 Read more
Government Engagement 2022 Conference Speaker Handouts View the speaker handouts available from 2022 ALA Conference presentations. Read more
Government Engagement 2025 ALA Conference Louisville Marriott Downtown Louisville, KY September 7 – 9, 2025 Read more
Government Engagement ALA Manufacturers Discuss Latest Trends in New Video Series In a recently released series of videos produced by the ALA Advertising and PR Program and Better Homes & Gardens, Editorial Director of... Read more
Government Engagement Lutron Introduces the Diva Smart Dimmer and Claro Smart Switch Today, Lutron Electronics, the trusted leader in lighting control and automated shading solutions, is introducing the Diva smart dimmer and the... Read more
Government Engagement Clark Linstone Inducted into ALA Lighting Hall of Fame The ALA Awards and Recognition Committee announced Clark Linstone, COO of Lamps Plus, as the 2022 inductee into the Lighting Hall of Fame. Read more
Government Engagement Eurofase Names Paula Panchisin Vice President of Sales - Home Improvement Eurofase recently announced the promotion of Paula Panchisin to Vice President of Sales – Home Improvement Channel. Read more
Government Engagement Vienna Lighting and Jack Helbert to Represent Nora Lighting Showroom Sales in East Coast Nora Lighting has appointed Vienna Lighting & Jack Helbert of Ohio, as the company’s showroom representatives for Ohio, Kentucky,... Read more
Government Engagement Internationally Recognized Success Strategist to Speak at ALA Conference The 2022 ALA Conference in Austin, Texas, Sept. 11-13, at the Austin Marriott Downtown will feature expert speakers highlighting a range of topics... Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host Virtual Residential Lighting Training Course this September ALA’s popular training course, designed to help members earn their Lighting Specialist accreditation, will be held this September through a... Read more
Government Engagement EUROFASE CELEBRATES MANAGEMENT ADDITION Eurofase recently announced a new addition to its sales management team, Chris Bourke, National Sales Manager – East. Read more
Government Engagement Government Engagement Opportunities for ALA Members ALA members are encouraged to participate in the following opportunities related to government engagement and policy. Additionally, ALA's... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Speaker to Highlight Effective Priority Management, Leadership Tools The 2022 ALA Conference, set to take place at the new Austin Marriott Downtown hotel Sept. 11-13 in Austin, Texas, will feature a lineup of... Read more
Government Engagement CSA Group to Host Power Lunch at LightFair Learn from industry experts about current trends and challenges in UVC, Horticulture, and Cybersecurity, and learn how CSA Group can help you with... Read more
Government Engagement Hunter Fan Company Shares Hunter Lighting™ at Dallas International Lighting Show Hunter Fan Company recently announced it has expanded its legacy of craftsmanship and design into ceiling and wall lights with the official... Read more
Government Engagement Kellee Hollenback Hammond of Varaluz to Receive ALA Women in Lighting Leadership Award The American Lighting Association’s (ALA) Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee recently announced the 2022 recipient of the Women in Lighting... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Government Engagement Update The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a long-awaited final rule officially establishing a minimum efficacy standard of 45 lpw for lamps. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Seeks Assistance in Recognizing Lighting Industry HEARTS Award Nominee The Accessories Resource Team (ART) and Dallas Market Center (DMC) recently announced they will again celebrate the HEARTS award category during... Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host Committee Meetings This June Each winter and summer during Lightovation, ALA hosts committee meetings. Read more
Government Engagement Quorum International and Cyan Design Announce Collaboration with Celebrity Designer Tamara Day Quorum International and Cyan Design recently announced a partnership with celebrity designer Tamara Day. Read more
Government Engagement Succeeding the Legacies of Lighting Manufacturing These days, mergers and acquisitions are commonplace, supported by strong industry interest and performance, availability of capital, and low... Read more
Government Engagement ALA June Lightovation Schedule Announced This June during Lightovation, ALA is hosting various events focused on bringing members together. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Tech Forum Join us and invite others interested in the technical aspects of residential lighting for this unique chance to discuss technical information with... Read more
Government Engagement Program to Develop New Fixtures to Improve Sleep, Health and Well-Being. Work one-on-one with the Light & Health Research Center (LHRC) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City to... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Keynote Speaker to Offer Insight into Real Estate Industry During the 2022 ALA Conference in Austin, Texas, Real Estate Consultant John Burns will share his firm’s views on the shifts in the housing... Read more
Government Engagement Department of Energy Finalizes 45 LPW Standard and Definitions The long-awaited adoption of the 45 lumens per watt (lpw) backstop requirement by the Department of Energy (DOE) is over. Read more
Government Engagement Hinkley Debuts New Brand, Welcomes Record Crowds at High Point Hinkley, an ALA-member and a leading designer and distributor of decorative lighting and ceiling fans, kicked off the spring season with an... Read more
Government Engagement In Memoriam: Harry Kallick Beloved industry member Harry Kallick, chairman of Varaluz, passed away April 15, 2022, at the age of 78. Harry was an involved member of ALA and... Read more
Government Engagement Schonbek Celebrates Grand Opening of High Point Showroom Schonbek has celebrated its brand new 6,000+ square foot marquee showroom during the Spring High Point Market. Read more
Government Engagement 2022 Lighting Magazine Hits Showrooms This Week A new, beautiful issue of Lighting magazine is now arriving in ALA showrooms and hitting high-end newsstands throughout North America. The 16th... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members Lower Shipping Costs In 2021, ALA members saved 98458.38* through our UPS® Savings Program. Read more
Government Engagement USTR Reinstates Some Tariff Exclusions As the Section 301 tariff ordeal has evolved, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) created and implemented a tariff exclusion process. To date,... Read more
Government Engagement Section 301 Tariffs Turn 4 The first $34 billion of Section 301 tariffs on products coming from China turn 4 later this year. Before these tariffs can completely enter... Read more
Government Engagement Integrated Home Competition - 2022 Entries and 2021 Winners he Integrated Home Competition identifies and supports newly available products that will help achieve this vision of a comfortable, convenient,... Read more
Government Engagement DOE Initiates Standards Work for Ceiling Fans The Department of Energy (DOE) released a preliminary technical support document (TSD) that includes its analysis of potential energy savings from... Read more
Government Engagement Upcoming Live ALA Webinars Join Peter Romaniello, IALD, of Conceptual Lighting, LLC, April 12, 2022, at 11 a.m., Central Time, for a live webinar with the American Lighting... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Returns in Live Music Capital of the World® For the first time since 2019, the ALA Conference is set to return as the lighting industry’s premier event focused on networking and... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members Earn Professional Accreditation Over the last few months, nearly 50 ALA members have earned professional accreditation as either Lighting Associates or Lighting Specialists. Read more
Government Engagement Calling All Connected Products: 2022 Integrated Home Competition Launches Read more
Government Engagement ALA Submits Comments to DOE In early February, ALA submitted comments in response to DOE’s supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNOPR) regarding test procedures... Read more
Government Engagement Hubbardton Forge Announces Key Staff Changes Castleton, Vt., based lighting manufacturer and ALA member Hubbardton Forge recently announced staff hires and promotions in key roles within the... Read more
Government Engagement Registration Open for 2022 ALA Conference in Austin This month, registration opened for the 2022 ALA Conference in Austin, Texas, Sept. 11-13. Read more
Government Engagement Lighting Magazine Ad Sales Close Soon The deadline to secure ad space in the 2022 issue of Lighting magazine is Feb. 15. Read more
Government Engagement CSA Group Opens Lighting Center of Excellence This December CSA Group opened its new Lighting Center of Excellence in Irvine, Calif. Read more
Government Engagement 2024 ALA Conference The Breakers Palm Beach, Fla. September 22 – 24, 2024 Register Now Read more
Government Engagement 2023 ALA Conference Lake Tahoe, Calif. September 10 – 12, 2023 Program Read more
Government Engagement ALA Government Engagement Updates The latest updates in ALA Government Engagement. Read more
Government Engagement Consumer Guide: Lighting Your Way to Better Vision The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) is pleased to announce the publication of the Consumer Guide Lighting Your Way to Better Vision (IES... Read more
Government Engagement Lighting Product Safety Certification – What does it mean & why is it important? Lighting products may present hazards if not properly designed and constructed. These hazards include fire, electrical shock, and physical injury.... Read more
Government Engagement Thank you, 2022 Lighting magazine advertisers! Thank you to the following ALA-member manufacturers for supporting Lighting magazine as advertisers. Read more
Government Engagement Sales & Service Come Together to Enhance Customer Experience After announcing an executive transition at the close of 2020, with former President and COO Maria Mullen moving into the role of CEO, luxury... Read more
Government Engagement Quorum Announces Appointment of New President Fort Worth-based, family-owned Quorum International, Inc. an industry-leading supplier of decorative lighting, ceiling fans, and home décor... Read more
Government Engagement Lutron Adds Adaptable Phase Dimming to its Industry-Leading Wireless Lighting Control Solution Today, project design and installation demands greater flexibility and more resilient systems. New from Lutron Electronics, Vive PowPak Phase... Read more
Government Engagement Socketed vs. Integrated LED Luminaires Selecting the proper light source for a luminaire has become a complex and confusing choice for many luminaire manufacturers. In particular, when... Read more
Government Engagement 2022 ALA Conference Marriott Downtown Austin, TX September 11 - 13, 2022 Program Program PDF Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host 2021 Virtual Residential Lighting Training Course this February Read more
Government Engagement Government Engagement Update It is an understatement to say that 2020 did not go as planned. There was much talk of social-distancing, wearing masks, virtual everything and... Read more
Government Engagement Engineering Committee Meeting - Developing Technologies in Residential Lighting Presentation by Terry McGowan, fIES, LC, Director of Engineering, American Lighting Association Read more
Government Engagement CABA – Smart Home as a Service Research Project ALA now has access to information and reports dealing with smart home products and systems resulting from focused research on the technology as... Read more
Government Engagement UVC Germicidal Devices: Technology Newsletter UVC germicidal devices: What consumers need to know Read more
Government Engagement UL Press Release - Lighting Industry Leaders Join Forces to Offer Ultraviolet Light Safety Guidance With a shared commitment to the safety and performance of electrical lighting, UL, a leading global safety science company, the American Lighting... Read more
Government Engagement Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Germicidal Devices: Potential Health Risks in Residential Settings Ultraviolet germicidal devices are rapidly entering the consumer market due to increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the... Read more
Government Engagement Ultraviolet-C (UVC) Germicidal Devices: What Consumers Need to Know Consumer UVC germicidal devices are entering the market rapidly because of an increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the... Read more
Government Engagement Information Resources: UV Germicidal Information We have listed links to further reading on UV-C light. These are technical articles recommended by Terry McGowan, Dir. of... Read more
Government Engagement ALA's Women in Lighting Launch New Mentor Matching Program The Women in Lighting Committee has launched its mentor matching program, which is open to any woman who is an ALA member. All segments of the... Read more
Government Engagement ALA BiNational Program Works to Drive Customers to Lighting Showrooms The ALA BiNational Advertising and PR Program continues to drive homeowners into ALA showrooms for the latest lighting products. Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host Virtual Symposium with Leading Industry Experts As people across the world adjust their lives to face new challenges, opportunity awaits in the lighting and home furnishings industries Read more
Government Engagement DMC and ART Announce Hearts Awards In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Dallas Market Center (DMC) and the Accessories Resource Team (ART) announced a change to their annual ARTS... Read more
Government Engagement Nominations Open for 2020 Women in Lighting Leadership Award ALA’s Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee is accepting nominations for the third annual Women in Leadership Award (WILLA) through Oct. 1. The... Read more
Government Engagement Design for Dynamic Light To a certain extent, we can all take lighting for granted, but especially in commercial architecture, LED lighting can be truly dynamic, enabling... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members Donate to Support American Porphyria Foundation The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has collected 1,200 incandescent lightbulbs for the American Porphyria Foundation (APF). Read more
Government Engagement Beautiful Light Made Simple: Lutron Launches New Architectural Lighting Solution with iOS App Control Lutron Electronics recently announced the introduction of Athena: a simple, flexible, all-in-one solution that elevates everyday experiences... Read more
Government Engagement Can Germicidal Lighting Combat COVID-19? The use of germicidal lighting as a potential way to combat germs and viruses, including COVID-19, is receiving a lot of interest and... Read more
Government Engagement Free Resources for ALA Members These resources are available to ALA members, compliments of past ALA conference speakers who are recognized for their leadership and professional... Read more
Government Engagement UV Safety - presented by UL Safety Considerations for Ultraviolet (UV) Germicidal Devices Presented by Bahram Barzideh Primary Designated Engineer Manager for... Read more
Government Engagement Video - COVID-19 & Ultraviolet and Visible Light Disinfection Video discusses UV sterilization. Read more
Government Engagement Video - Ultraviolet and Visible Light Disinfection Topic experts Dr. David Sliney and Richard Vincent will discuss the science, applications, guidelines, potential, and concerns regarding... Read more
Government Engagement Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) – FAQ - Illuminating Engineering Society This link provides you with a simplified way to quickly see the FAQs contained in the IES Photobiology Committee’s Committee Report... Read more
Government Engagement Germicidal Ultraviolet Light - Technology Newsletter Suddenly there is a growing interest in germicidal lighting. A quick look online or at manufacturers’ literature and websites shows a... Read more
Government Engagement Help Mitigate COVID-19 Effect on Your Business The effects of the Coronavirus or COVID-19 are being felt across the country and throughout the world. All levels of government and industry are... Read more
Government Engagement Open Letter to President Trump Suspending tariffs would go a long way to increasing consumer confidence for the lighting retail channel, as well as reverse the prolonged supply... Read more
Government Engagement Signed: Phase One Trade Deal Last week, President Donald Trump and China’s Vice-Premier Liu He formally signed the Phase One trade deal, easing the recent friction. Read more
Government Engagement List 3 Tariff Exclusions The American Lighting Association (ALA) is tracking all lighting-related tariff exclusions granted from List 3. Read more
Government Engagement Proposition 65: Your Help Is Needed ALA is working with California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to bring Prop 65 relief to manufacturers and... Read more
Government Engagement DOE Issues Final Process Rule Also last week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced it had completed its work updating the so-called Process Rule. Read more
Government Engagement More List 3 Exclusion Requests Granted The United States Trade Representative (USTR) continues to process the exclusion requests submitted for List 3. Read more
Government Engagement Title 24: 2019 Residential Lighting Changes The requirements for JA-8 high-efficacy remain largely unchanged. However, there are some items worth noting. Read more
Government Engagement Title 20 Sales Ban Last month, the California Energy Commission (CEC) voted to ignore federal preemption and expand the definition for general service lamps (GSL).... Read more
Government Engagement List 3 Exclusion Process The United States Trade Representative (USTR) is working through the plethora of exclusion requests submitted for List 3. Several ALA members... Read more
Government Engagement List 4b Tariffs As we close out 2019, there is still much uncertainty about what will happen with List 4b. Currently slated to take effect this coming Sunday,... Read more
Government Engagement Tariff Update Late last week, the USTR issued a statement that exclusion requests for products on List 4A will be accepted, beginning Oct. 31. Requests must be... Read more
Government Engagement Industry Honors Life and Career of Rick Wiedemer in Lighting Hall of Fame Induction Rick Wiedemer of Hinkley Lighting was posthumously inducted into the 2019 Lighting Hall of Fame during the ALA Annual Conference in Phoenix,... Read more
Government Engagement 2019 Pillar of the Industry Award Winners Recognized at ALA Conference The 2019 Pillar of the Industry award winners were honored during the ALA Annual Conference in Phoenix, Ariz., the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 16. Read more
Government Engagement New Lutron Commercial Experience Center Showcases Bold Approach to Lighting Control, New Technology For almost six decades, Lutron Electronics has been a leader in the lighting control industry. Now, as Lutron celebrates its new Commercial... Read more
Government Engagement Engineering & Technology Report A summary of ALA's current technical activities. Read more
Government Engagement Tariff Update: Changes Coming to Lists 1, 2 and 3 & List 3 Exclusion Process Today, the USTR released President Trump’s latest directives regarding the Section 301 Lists 1, 2 and 3 ($250 billion worth of goods). The... Read more
Government Engagement Tariff Update: Changes Coming to List 4 On Friday, the USTR will publish President Trump’s latest directives regarding the List 4 tariffs in the Federal Register. Read more
Government Engagement List 3 Tariff Alert Today, President Trump escalated his trade war with China, amending the current tariff schedule. Read more
Government Engagement Industry to Honor Life and Career of Rick Wiedemer in Lighting Hall of Fame Induction Read more
Government Engagement Navigating the Alphabet Soup of UPPs, MAPs, and other Veritical Price Restraints: A Primer for the Lighting Industr Read more
Government Engagement USTR Delays Tariffs on Ceiling Fans and LEDs Earlier today, the USTR announced the next steps of implementing the additional 10 percent tariff on goods coming from China worth $300 billion,... Read more
Government Engagement University of Oregon Publishes White Paper on Light, Views, and the Workplace Experience Today, the University of Oregon published a new white paper, “The Impact of Lighting and Views in the Workplace of the Future.” Read more
Government Engagement List 4 Tariff Update President Trump just tweeted that he is imposing a 10% tariff for List 4, which will take effect Sept. 1, 2019. Read more
Government Engagement Lutron Electronics Announces Senior Leadership Team Evolution Lutron Electronics recently announced the evolution of its senior leadership team. Executive Vice-Presidents Ramin Mehrganpour and Ed Blair have... Read more
Government Engagement JUSTICE DESIGN GROUP, LLC ACQUIRED; NOW PRIVATELY OWNED AND OPERATED Justice Design Group, leading manufacturer in ceramic decorative lighting, distinctive shade materials and contemporary styles, announced... Read more
Government Engagement Jacobson Testifies Before Section 301 Committee On behalf of the membership, Eric Jacobson, president and CEO of ALA, testified earlier today before the Section 301 Committee in Washington, DC.... Read more
Government Engagement Engineering and Technology Report A summary of the ALA’s current engineering/technology activities. Read more
Government Engagement List 4 Tariff Update - Testify at Public Hearing Tariffs are bad for business and now is a great time to take action. Outlined below are several opportunities to engage in the tariff issue: Read more
Government Engagement List 3 Tariff Update Late on Friday, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) put out a release stating that the increase for the List 3 tariffs from 10 percent... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members, Staff Discuss Key Industry Issues in D.C. This April, 20 ALA members and staff descended upon Washington, D.C., for the association’s annual fly-in. Read more
Government Engagement New Lutron Aurora® Smart Bulb Dimmer Locks Toggle-Style Light Switch into Place, Keeping Philips Hue Smart Lighting “Always Ready” Lutron joins the Philips Hue ‘Friends of Hue’ program, helping users regain control of their smart lighting by preventing the toggle... Read more
Government Engagement USTR Update Yesterday, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed a 25% tariff on the remaining $300 million worth of goods coming from China,... Read more
Government Engagement The Latest on Tariffs The Trump administration is moving quickly to raise tariffs on products coming from China. This includes lighting, ceiling fan and control... Read more
Government Engagement Lutron Eliminates the Guesswork and Frustration of Pairing the Right Dimmer to the Lighting Load, Ensuring Job Readiness and Saving Time Lighting control leader Lutron Electronics is helping contractors save time with a flexible new dimmer that works with most lighting loads. Read more
Government Engagement Hinkley Lighting Recognizes Outstanding Sales Representatives at National Sales Meeting Hinkley Lighting recognized eight lighting agencies at its national sales meeting held prior to the January Lightovation event in Dallas,... Read more
Government Engagement Live Residential Lighting Training Course Scheduled for June ALA announced the next Lighting Specialist training course will be hosted June 3- 6, 2019, at Acuity Brands Lighting in Des Plaines, Ill., near... Read more
Government Engagement Hiring Top Talent Hiring and retaining dedicated and skilled employees, particularly in the retail industry, can be difficult. Finding someone who will work hard,... Read more
Government Engagement Wiseway Supply Acquires Kentucky Lighting & Supply Wiseway Supply, founded in 1972 by Biz and Jackie Cain, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Kentucky Lighting & Supply. Read more
Government Engagement Tips for Using Education Content on ALA’s Website Last year, ALA launched a completely redesigned member website at ALAMembers.com, which included the launch of a new education platform. The... Read more
Government Engagement 2019 Showroom of the Year Finalists Announced Finalists for the 2019 Showroom of the Year Awards, honoring outstanding lighting retailers across North America, have been announced. Read more
Government Engagement New Conference Networking Activity Focuses on Building True Connections Through Play When asked why they attend ALA Conference, members consistently name networking opportunities as one of the top reasons Read more
Government Engagement Dallas Market Center Announces New Members of Lighting Board of Governors Dallas Market Center and Lightovation—Dallas International Lighting Show, the largest residential lighting trade event in North America,... Read more
Government Engagement Hinkley Lighting Acquires Regency Ceiling Fans ALA member, Hinkley Lighting Inc., a leading designer and distributor of decorative lighting, announced today its acquisition of Regency Ceiling... Read more
Government Engagement A Guide to the Most Useful Lighting Technical Information The internet is full of technical lighting resources, but deciphering which ones are correct, up to date and applicable to residential lighting... Read more
Government Engagement California Energy Commission Offers JA8 Markings Guidance In California, Title 24, the Building Energy Efficiency Standards, are updated every three years by the California Energy Commission (CEC). The... Read more
Government Engagement DOE Issues Final Rule on External Power Supplies Yesterday, the Department of Energy (DOE) finalized a technical amendments rule to formally exclude light-emitting diodes (LEDs), organic LEDs and... Read more
Government Engagement Trade Talks with China Resume Over the next two days senior government officials from the U.S. and China will convene for trade talks in Washington, D.C. This second round of... Read more
Government Engagement ALA, DMC Partner to Host Seminars During Lightovation During January Lightovation, ALA and the Dallas Market Center (DMC) will partner to provide a series of seminars on social media and business... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Lightovation Committee Meetings All committee meetings will be held in The SMART Center, TM 4826. Read more
Government Engagement Hinkley Lighting Launches New Products, Catalogs and Website at Lightovation Hinkley Lighting is launching 50 new product families that span a variety of applications and styles at this week’s Lightovation event... Read more
Government Engagement Capital Lighting Unveils Over 230 New Products at Lightovation Expect to see unexpected details, new materials, signature finishes and meticulous craftsmanship in Capital Lighting’s January 2019... Read more
Government Engagement Show Possibilities, Not Products What do shoppers see when they step into your showroom? Do they stumble upon a sea of products arranged to maximize space, or do they enter an... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Expands Digital Content Available to Showroom Members As a part of ALA's BiNational Advertising and PR Program, the association produces an array of digital content designed to help showroom... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Certification Programs Cover the Latest Technical Information Professional certifications are an excellent way to demonstrate knowledge and expertise to customers and industry peers alike. ALA members have... Read more
Government Engagement Capital Lighting Fixture Company Announces Employee Stock Ownership Plan Capital Lighting just announced their Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), effective September 28, 2018. Read more
Government Engagement 2018 Engineering Committee Meeting Minutes and Notes Minutes, notes and presentations from the 2018 ALA Engineering Committee Meeting, held July 31 through Aug. 1 at Intertek Laboratories. Read more
Government Engagement RAIN or SHINE Summer is when your customers begin to prepare their homes for crisp, cool fall evenings and beyond. Is your showroom well stocked with durable... Read more
Government Engagement Nora Lighting Staffs Up to Meet Demand for LED Products Jilla Farzan has announced the appointment of six new Nora team members as the company continues to expand operations. Read more
Government Engagement Engineering and Technology Report - June 2018 A brief summary of ALA's current engineering/technology activities. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Offers Opportunity to Focus on Business Success, Professional Growth The 2018 ALA Conference is right around the corner in the beautiful mountains of Asheville, N.C. , Sept. 24 - 26. Read more
Government Engagement Sunshine Lighting Announces New Hires Sunshine Lighting, Inc. and it’s 2 major brands, Sunlite and MKS Advanced LED is pleased to announce and welcome Anthony Bilotta as Vice... Read more
Government Engagement Get Ready for Global Fusion Thanks to the mingling of cultures, cuisines and experiences in a well-connected world, the craving for a global design aesthetic has been growing... Read more
Government Engagement An Update on Tariffs There is a lot of confusing talk about tariffs these days. It seems that everyday something new is tweeted, leaked, released or reported and most... Read more
Government Engagement ARTS Awards Updates Judging Process Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, today announced updates to the judging process for the ARTS Awards, the... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Releases Next Courses in Sales Training Program This spring, ALA announced the release of the next two courses in the association’s 10-part sales training course series developed in... Read more
Government Engagement Winning Strategies Today’s design-savvy shoppers are spoiled with seemingly endless choices at their fingertips. “Online shopping will dominate physical... Read more
Government Engagement Updated Residential Lighting Training Manual to be Released this Summer This summer, ALA will release a fully revised version of the industry’s most comprehensive training document, the Residential Lighting... Read more
Government Engagement ALA and DMC to Host Seminars in New Center During Lightovation During Lightovation, June 20-23, ALA and DMC will host a variety of training opportunities in their recently opened 6,000-square-foot education... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Conference Keynote Speakers to Address Topics Focused on Building Business Success This September, the lighting industry will head to Asheville, N.C., for the 2018 ALA Annual Conference. The theme of the event is to reinvent,... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members, Staff Discuss Key Industry Issues in D.C. This April, 20 ALA members and staff descended upon Washington, D.C., for the association’s annual fly-in. The fly-in is important to... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Young Executives Event to Take Group on Unique Tour of Asheville The Young Executives Event during the ALA Conference in Asheville, N.C., this September will take the group on a unique trip through the city. Read more
Government Engagement Exclusive Conference Opportunities for Showroom Members ALA showroom members are invited to take advantage of two opportunities exclusively reserved for this group during the ALA Annual Conference,... Read more
Government Engagement 2018 Showroom of the Year Finalists Announced Finalists for the 2018 Showroom of the Year Awards, honoring exceptional lighting retailers, have been announced. Read more
Government Engagement ALA and DMC to Open The SMART Center for Seminars, Meetings, Networking at Dallas Lightovation The American Lighting Association (ALA) is joining with Dallas Market Center to open The SMART Center, a new education and meeting center in the... Read more
Government Engagement Lutron Electronics Acquires Smart Lighting and Controls Company, Ketra Read more
Government Engagement ALA to Host Conference Events Benefiting Education Foundation During the 2018 Annual Conference in Asheville, N.C., the association will host two recreational events benefitting the ALA Education Foundation. Read more
Government Engagement Conference Schedule At-a-Glance View the schedule of events for the 2018 ALA Annual Conference here. Read more
Government Engagement Amendment 14 -- Pre-Publication Regulations Amending the Energy Efficiency Read more
Government Engagement South Dakota v. Wayfair Heads to the U.S. Supreme Court The United States Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for South Dakota v. Wayfair, et al for April 17, 2018. Read more
Government Engagement ENERGY STAR Finalizes Luminaires Specification Version 2.1 ENERGY STAR has finalized changes to the specifications for luminaires. Read more
Government Engagement GM Lighting Announces Winners of Annual Amazing Applications Image Contest GM Lighting recently announced 1st and 2nd place winners in each of three territories for their 1st Annual Amazing Applications Image Contest,... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Seeks Innovative Members for Annual Forum ALA will host the third Larry Sayah Innovation Forum during the 2018 Conference in Asheville, N.C. The forum, sponsored by the ALA Charitable... Read more
Government Engagement DOE Issues Final Rule for Rough Service and Vibration Service Lamps The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a final rule Dec. 26, 2017, codifying the backstop requirements for rough service lamps and... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Honors Tony Davidson of Kichler with Lighting Hall of Fame Induction Tony Davidson of Kichler Lighting is the 2018 Lighting Hall of Fame honoree. Davidson will be formally inducted during the ALA Annual Conference... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Invites Members to Contribute Photos, Content to New Website With the launch of the updated ALA website, the association has announced several new opportunities for members to play an active role in this... Read more
Government Engagement Nominees for 2019 ALA Board of Governors Announced Nominees for the 2019 Board of Governors have been ratified by the current board, and will be voted upon by membership during the 2018 ALA Annual... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Engineering and Technology Report Released Read the most recent summary of ALA's current enginnering and technology activities. Read more
Government Engagement Remembering Jeffey Engel ALA member and industry vetrean Jeff Engel of Laurent Lyons Lighting passed away unexpectedly at the beginning of the year. Read more
Government Engagement Concerns of the American Lighting Association on H.R.3477, the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act Read more
Government Engagement Manufacturer Sales Survey The ALA Manufacturers’ Sales Survey is a valuable free service provided exclusively to ALA manufacturer members. Participants receive... Read more
Government Engagement Product Data Standard The ALA Technology Committee has established a data standard for the lighting industry to simplify exchanging item data. This standard is set up... Read more
Government Engagement New Year Brings New ALA Website The new and improved ALA website will formally launch this January. The highly anticipate website redesign features an upgraded education... Read more
Government Engagement First Six Sales Training Courses Now Available The first six courses in the 10-part sales training series by ALA and Mark Okun, LS, of Mark Okun Consulting, are now available in the ALA member... Read more
Government Engagement ALA and DMC Seminars During Lightovation ALA and DMC will again join forces to bring Lightovation attendees more educational opportunities. The ALA seminars will cost $49 for ALA members... Read more
Government Engagement 2018 ALA Conference Registration Open Registration is now open for the 2018 ALA Annual Conference, hosted in Asheville, N.C., Sept. 24-26, at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Read more
Government Engagement Upcoming CLC Credit Live Webinars Don’t miss any of ALA’s live webinars coming up this year. All webinars can be purchased on the ALA website. If you can’t make... Read more
Government Engagement Top New Features on the ALA Website The new ALA website launches this January. Along with the improvements to the site design and increase in user friendliness, the website also... Read more
Government Engagement Five Tips for Creating a Successful Email Marketing Strategy for 2018 One of the critical aspects to business success is staying at the forefront of customers’ minds. One way to do that is through email... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Political Action Committee Sees Unprecedented Growth The ALA Political Action Committee (ALA-PAC) recently released a progress report, which showed record growth year over year for the past four... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Releases 2018 Action Agenda Following a planning meeting with the ALA Executive Committee in November 2017, ALA finalized its 2018 Action Agenda. The Action Agenda is... Read more
Government Engagement Lighting for Tomorrow Competition to Feature New Format in 2018 The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) recently announced a change in format to the 2018 Lighting for Tomorrow (LFT) competition. Read more
Government Engagement What Happens on the ALA Fly-in to Washington, D.C. Below is a typical account of the annual fly-in to Washington, D.C. The events are real, but the identities have been altered to protect the... Read more
Government Engagement Hit Reset with a Kitchen Lighting Update Ready for a redo? Many homeowners resolve to kick start a new year by making improvements to themselves as well as their hom Read more
Government Engagement AIA Home Design Trends Survey Shows Growth in Lighting Controls The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released the results of its Home Design Trends Survey, which covers activity during the... Read more
Government Engagement Recertification Required to Maintain LS, LA, CLMR and CLC Designations All ALA Lighting Associates, Lighting Specialists, Certified Lighting Manufacturers’ Representatives, and Certified Lighting Consultants are... Read more
Government Engagement Upton Announces Close to Professional Career After meeting with ALA President and CEO Eric Jacobson, Dick Upton announced he would be closing his professional career at the end of 2017. Read more
Government Engagement ALA Members Earn Professional Accreditations As of Dec. 13, 2017, the following individuals have earned their Lighting Associate or Lighting Specialist designations. Read more
Government Engagement Canarm Hires Regional Sales Manager Canarm Ltd. recently announced the hiring of Ty Fobare as regional sales manager. Read more
Government Engagement Brighten Up Your New Year with These Lighting Trends The beginning of a new year is an opportunity for a fresh start for your home. One easy change that will make a big impact is a lighting update.... Read more
Government Engagement Putting the Customer in Control Valley Lighting and Home Décor in Ansonia, Conn., recently launched a new showplace featuring an updated floor plan that lends itself to easier... Read more
Government Engagement The Light Bulb Revolution The EPA recently released a report, which provides a summary on its recent findings that illustrate how LED lighting technology is poised to do... Read more
Government Engagement ALA and DMC Seminars During Lightovation ALA and DMC will again join forces to bring Lightovation attendees more educational opportunities. The ALA seminars will cost $49 for ALA members... Read more
Government Engagement Preparing for 2018: California Title 20 - Requirements for LED Bulbs New regulations are soon to take effect in California for LED lamps, small diameter directional lamps and general service lamps. Come Jan. 1,... Read more
Government Engagement Upcoming CLC-credit Live Webinars ALA will host two live webinars in November and December. Each webinar is worth 1 CLC Credit Hour and costs $39 per particpant. Read more
Government Engagement 2017 Lighting for Tomorrow Award Winners Announced The 2017 Lighting for Tomorrow ( LFT ) awards were announced at the ALA Conference, Sept. 12 in Vancouver, B.C. Read more
Government Engagement Sam Susen Joins Lytestyles Jacklyn Stanton and Elise Severson, partners in Lytestyles, a Tennessee manufacturers’ rep agency, recently announced the addition of Sam... Read more
Government Engagement 2018 ALA Board of Governors and Officers Elected During the association’s Annual Conference in Vancouver, B.C., officers were elected to serve on the 2018 ALA Board of Governors. Read more
Government Engagement Member Volunteers Help Raise Funds for ALA Education Foundation Through raffle ticket sales and proceeds from the Conference sports activities, $10,560 was raised for the ALA Education Foundation. Read more
Government Engagement Next Set of Sales Training Courses to Launch in December The next three courses in the ALA Sales Training course series are set to launch this December. Read more
Government Engagement ALA PAC Contributors The PAC has raised more than $55,000 so far this year. To learn more about contributing to the PAC, visit ALAPAC.us. Read more
Government Engagement 2018 Conference Registration Open The 2018 ALA Annual Conference will be held Sept. 24 – 26 in Asheville, N.C., at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Registration for the event is open... Read more
Government Engagement 2018 Conference Registration Open The 2018 ALA Annual Conference will be held Sept. 24 – 26 in Asheville, N.C., at the Omni Grove Park Inn. Registration for the event is open... Read more
Government Engagement ALA Young Executives Announces Group Book Study During the Annual Conference in Vancouver, ALA Young Executives Committee Chair William Senofsky, regional sales director at LED Inspirations,... Read more
Government Engagement Access Lighting Appoints New Sales Managers Access Lighting Corporation announced Don L. Smith has joined the company as its National Sales Manager - Western Region. Read more
Government Engagement Call for 2018 Lighting Magazine Manufacturer Photos The next issue of Lighting magazine will hit newsstands April 2018. Manufacturers who support the ALA BiNational Advertising and PR Program are... Read more
Government Engagement Lighting Industry Unites During 2017 ALA Annual Conference Following last year’s ALA Conference cancellation due to concerns related to the Zika virus, ALA members came out in full force to... Read more
Government Engagement Government Engagement Newsletter - October 2017 This has been an exciting week for the ENERGY STAR program. Earlier in the week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hosted their annual... Read more
Government Engagement Lighting for Aging Eyes Lighting becomes more important as people age. According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), with each passing year, everyone requires... Read more
Government Engagement 2019 ALA Conference JW Marriott Desert Ridge Phoenix, AZ Sept. 15 - 17 Program Read more
Government Engagement 2018 ALA Conference Omni Grove Park Inn Asheville, N.C. Sept. 24-26 Program Read more
Government Engagement ENERGY STAR Program releases new Light Bulb Report with insights on the future of the LED market. Read more
Government Engagement Practical Energy Policy Quality of Light is Essential to Quality of Life The lighting industry calls for a practical lighting energy policy. Read more
Government Engagement 2017 ALA Conference Hyatt Regency Vancouver, BC September 10 - 12 Program Read more
Government Engagement Key Takeaways From the 2017 ALA Conference Laura Van Zeyl, the Vice President of Lighting Technology Development & Marketing at Dallas Market Center, attended the American Lighting... Read more
Government Engagement Stay Cool with a Ceiling Fan as Stylish as it is Functional No longer do you have to choose between comfort and design when it comes to your home. Once thought of as purely utilitarian, today’s... Read more
Government Engagement Enhance Your Sports Watching Experience with the Right Light Football season is here and baseball playoffs are just around the corner, which means it is also time to get your entertainment area in shape for... Read more
Government Engagement 2017 ALA Engineering Meeting Minutes All minutes and notes from the 2017 ALA Engineering Committee Meeting, which was held Aug. 7-8, 2017, at the Lutron Experience Center in... Read more
Government Engagement Preparing for Title 20 The first phase of compliance for Title 20 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2018. The California Energy Commission (CEC) has put out a six-step checklist... Read more
Government Engagement Member Profile: Ray Lighting Centers ALA member Ray Lighting Centers has been in business for 78 years, serving southeast Michigan with three lighting showrooms. While the company... Read more
Government Engagement Pillar of the Industry Award Winners Recognized The 2017 winners of the Pillar of the Industry Awards will be recognized during the ALA Annual Conference in Vancouver, B.C. The 2017... Read more
Government Engagement How to Use a Chandelier in Your Home Twenty years ago, a chandelier was a sure thing in two rooms in the home -- the foyer and dining room. Fortunately, today’s homeowners and... Read more
Government Engagement The New World of Light Switches, Controls and Dimmers A lighting switch is just a switch, right? As it turns out, not really. Technology is changing the smallest details in your home – switches,... Read more
Government Engagement Member Profile: Nathan Frampton Nathan Frampton has been involved in the lighting and ceiling fan industry for most of his life, helping with, and eventually working for, the... Read more
Government Engagement ALA and Better Homes and Gardens Turn to Members to Discuss Top Trends Read more
Government Engagement Recertification Required to Maintain LA, LS, CLMR and CLC Designations Read more
Government Engagement Ceiling Fan Conservation Standards Final Rule Add brief description of Ceiling Fan Conservation Standards Final Rule Read more
Government Engagement Department of Energy - Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - Ceiling Fan Test Procedures Read more
Government Engagement General Service Lamps - Department of Energy - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Read more
Government Engagement Overtime - Department of Labor - Notice of Proposed Rulemaking - September 2015 - ALA Comments Read more
Government Engagement Questions & Answers - California Product and Building Energy Efficiency Standards Read more
Government Engagement 'Tis the Season to Make the Switch to LED Holiday Lights Whether yours twinkle in multiple colors or sparkle in all white, holiday lights are a must-use element in nearly all homeowners seasonal... Read more