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The Art & Science Behind Beautiful Kitchens: Evidence-Based Lighting That Performs

Most American homes are significantly underlit, and building codes offer little meaningful guidance—sometimes requiring as little as a single light in a kitchen. While energy standards mandate efficient LEDs, they…

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IES Vancouver Section | Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) by Steve Mesh

IES Vancouver Section is Hosting a On-Line Presentation with Steve Mesh on NCL Lighting Controls. Self Reporting CEU Credits are available for this presentation. Registration cost: $20 for IES Members…

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PNNL: Real-world Application of Germicidal UV

Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) luminaires can inactivate airborne pathogens in buildings, helping protect the health of occupants in schools, offices, health care facilities, and other shared environments. This webinar will highlight…

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IES Vancouver Section | Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) by Steve Mesh

IES Vancouver Section is Hosting a On-Line Presentation with Steve Mesh on NCL Lighting Controls. Self Reporting CEU Credits are available for this presentation. Registration cost: $20 for IES Members…

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May 28, 2026 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

The Art & Science Behind Beautiful Kitchens: Evidence-Based Lighting That Performs

Most American homes are significantly underlit, and building codes offer little meaningful guidance—sometimes requiring as little as a single light in a kitchen. While energy standards mandate efficient LEDs, they…

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June 11, 2026 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

PNNL: Real-world Application of Germicidal UV

Germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) luminaires can inactivate airborne pathogens in buildings, helping protect the health of occupants in schools, offices, health care facilities, and other shared environments. This webinar will highlight…

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June 25, 2026 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

PNNL: Distributed Spectral Sensors in Action: Accelerating Commissioning and Verification

PNNL researchers deployed more than 30 distributed spectral sensors at a federal building in downtown Chicago. The sensors record the SPD every 3 minutes, resulting in over 100,000 data points…

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