Ultraviolet germicidal devices are rapidly entering the consumer market due to increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the face of COVID-19. But are they all safe? Such UV germicidal products may not be effective and when used improperly can cause damage to eyes and skin as well as to pets, plants, and home furnishings.

Consumer UVC germicidal devices are entering the market rapidly because of an increased demand for sanitizing and germicidal capabilities in the face of COVID-19. But are they all safe?

We have listed links to further reading on UV-C light. These are technical articles recommended by Terry McGowan, Dir. of Engineering, American Lighting Association.

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 industry and all experience levels are welcome to join.

The ALA BiNational Advertising and PR Program continues to drive homeowners into ALA showrooms for the latest lighting products.

As people across the world adjust their lives to face new challenges, opportunity awaits in the lighting and home furnishings industries

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Dallas Market Center (DMC) and the Accessories Resource Team (ART) announced a change to their annual ARTS Awards programming.

ALA’s Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee is accepting nominations for the third annual Women in Leadership Award (WILLA) through Oct. 1. The 2020 Award will be presented to a deserving leader in the industry during January 2021 Lightovation in Dallas.

To a certain extent, we can all take lighting for granted, but especially in commercial architecture, LED lighting can be truly dynamic, enabling virtually infinite variation in color temperature, color rendering and saturated color.

The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) has collected 1,200 incandescent lightbulbs for the American Porphyria Foundation (APF).

Lutron Electronics recently announced the introduction of Athena: a simple, flexible, all-in-one solution that elevates everyday experiences with the magic of light. The debut is Lutron’s most significant commercial system release since April 2018, when they acquired Ketra.

The use of germicidal lighting as a potential way to combat germs and viruses, including COVID-19, is receiving a lot of interest and publicity lately. Germicidal ultraviolet "light" or GUV refers to the technology of germicidal lighting, which utilizes ultraviolet-emitting sources. While GUV is a technology with great opportunity, it is more complicated than simply turning on a UV light.

Last week, President Donald Trump and China’s Vice-Premier Liu He formally signed the Phase One trade deal, easing the recent friction.