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RENO Lighting: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) – Multi-Phase LED Lighting Retrofit Project

A look at what’s underway at Toronto Metropolitan University. RENO Lighting has recently completed the first phase of a multi-phase lighting retrofit project at TMU—an important step in modernizing learning environments with their energy-efficient Prime AIM 2×2 back-lit panels. This is just the beginning. With additional floors scheduled for the new year, the project will continue to roll out floor by floor, enhancing visual comfort, consistency, and energy performance across the space.

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How Acuity Technology Empowers Lighting for Lobbies

Lobbies are multifunctional spaces where practical, and aesthetic aspects of the design come together to create both a functional and welcoming environment. A lobby is typically the first impression visitors have of a building and sets the tone for the experience they will have in the space. When designing a lobby, consider how lighting will be designed for visual comfort, integration of daylight, all while setting the desired mood and addressing emergency lighting requirements.

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Top 3 Mistakes Inspectors Cite on Residential Downlight Installs

Looking at common feedback from code officials, electrical inspectors, and trade publications to discern the top three mistakes inspectors most often cite with residential downlight installations. One of the biggest errors is installing a non-IC-rated downlight in contact with or too close to insulation. Non-IC (Insulation Contact) fixtures require clearance from insulation because they overheat when buried, posing a fire risk. Inspectors frequently find fixtures either covered with blown-in insulation or improperly spaced, which is an automatic red flag.

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Stanpro: Reducing Light Pollution Through Your Choice of Outdoor Lighting

Since the advent of the Industrial Revolution, western societies have gotten into the habit of living in a world surrounded by light, both inside and outside the home, which allows people to pursue their activities after the sun has gone down. And yet, have you ever given any thought to the negative effects of an overly lit environment? The overriding consequence is light pollution of our cities! What can be done to counter this phenomenon? Light pollution is an occurrence that manifests itself at dusk. It is caused by an overabundance of misdirected, ineffective, and useless lighting systems, most notably in urban areas where artificial light sources such as street lamps, are used excessively.

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EB Horsman: Looking for the Perfect Task Lighting for Your Space?

Ever struggled to see clearly while prepping in the kitchen, working at your desk, or tackling a project? The right task lighting can make all the difference. At EB Horsman, they offer a range of Liteline solutions designed to provide focused, energy-efficient illumination wherever precision matters. Task lighting delivers focused illumination to areas where clarity and detail are essential. Unlike ambient lighting, which brightens an entire space, or accent lighting, which highlights décor, task lighting is designed for specific activities—from cooking and cleaning to reading, crafting, or working at a bench. Proper task lighting enhances productivity, reduces eye strain, and improves overall comfort. Choosing the right fixtures, positioning them effectively, and integrating them with ambient and accent layers ensures your space is both functional and inviting.

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Understanding IK Ratings: Why Impact Resistance Matters in LED Lighting

When selecting your lighting fixtures, performance, efficiency, and longevity are often top priorities. But there’s another critical factor that’s sometimes overlooked — impact resistance, measured by an IK rating. Whether your lighting is installed in a rugged industrial facility or an exposed outdoor environment, understanding IK ratings ensures your fixtures can handle the job safely and reliably.

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Understanding Melanopic Lighting for Improved Indoor Environments

Light plays a crucial role not only in our ability to see but also in regulating our internal body clock, sleep patterns, and overall well-being. Traditional lighting design primarily focuses on visual comfort and task illumination. However, recent advancements have shed light on the concept of melanopic lighting, which specifically targets the non-visual effects of light on human health. Human eyes contain special light-sensitive cells called intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs). These cells contain a photopigment called melanopsin, which is most sensitive to blue-green light wavelengths. When stimulated by light, melanopsin triggers various non-visual responses in the body.

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Trulifi: Signify’s Range of LiFi Systems Offer Consistent High-Speed Connectivity Through Light

More and more devices connect to the Internet every day, most wirelessly. Wireless connectivity is a must have. Conventional wireless connectivity solutions use the crowded radio spectrum to communicate. What’s more there are areas where radio frequency wireless connectivity is not permitted or the best fit. Trulifi by Signify is a smart solution. It’s a range of LiFi systems, providing two-way wireless communication that provides consistent high-speed connectivity, unique physical security and has low latency for real time data streaming.

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The Science of Light: How Human-Centric Lighting (HCL) Boosts Productivity & Wellbeing

Lighting has always been a technical necessity, but today it is evolving into something far more powerful. Human-Centric Lighting (HCL) is shifting the conversation from simple illumination to environments that actively support wellbeing, productivity, and sustainability. By aligning artificial light with natural circadian rhythms, industry leaders are redefining how workplaces, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and even hospitality spaces are designed. At the heart of this change are exhibitors and solution providers developing systems that move beyond energy efficiency to focus on human impact.

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Peerless Electric: Intelligent Lighting Benefits

Peerless Electric offers custom design and intelligent lighting benefits, along with sensor placement recommendations based on your requirements. Sensors can be added to almost any of their luminaires and operate standalone or control multiple interconnected luminaires. Sensors may be programmed and operated via Bluetooth or other wireless technologies. Line voltage or DC control input, the sensor can be digital, DALI compliant, or analog, 0-10V.

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The Importance of HazLoc LED Lighting for Safe Workplaces

In Canada’s industrial lighting sector, one of the most critical yet often overlooked safety components is lighting designed specifically for hazardous locations, otherwise known as HazLoc (hazardous location) LED lighting. For workplaces dealing with flammable gases, vapours, combustible dust, or ignitable fibres, standard LED fixtures simply don’t cut it. These specialized lighting solutions are engineered to prevent ignition of volatile atmospheres, mitigate the risk of catastrophic explosions and fires, and boost operational safety and efficiency.

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Cooper Lighting: LED Corn Cob Lamps vs. LED Fixture Upgrades

When it comes to upgrading outdoor infrastructure lighting, decision makers often face a familiar fork in the road: do you pop in LED “corn cob” lamps as a quick retrofit, or invest in a complete LED fixture upgrade? On the surface, corn cobs seem like the budget-friendly, fast-install choice. But when you dig deeper into performance, efficiency, and long-term value, the picture changes. Let’s take a closer look.

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Illumination Contributes to Progressive Townhall’s “Building of the Future”

La Pêche (Quebec, Canada) has constructed a new townhall that was designed for the future. The dramatic two-story structure is comprised of solid wood, both inside and out, and presents an impressive facade on the main street of the community. And it incorporates the latest innovations in sustainable construction. With its forthcoming Passivhaus certification – an international standard that guarantees optimal energy efficiency – it will be the first Passivhaus-certified institutional building in the province of Quebec. The municipality wanted this building to not only be a positive work environment for its employees, but also a welcoming and accessible space for local citizens. It features various functional spaces, including a council chamber, administrative offices, and a large multi-media room.

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Brighter, Safer & More Efficient — A Complete Lighting Upgrade for an Industrial Warehouse Facility in Hamilton

RENO Lighting is proud to share the successful lighting transformation at an industrial warehouse facility located at 8 Buford Road in Hamilton, Ontario. Using their Zenith High Bay fixtures with installed sensors, they replaced outdated, dim, and burned-out lamps throughout the space — delivering higher lumen output, uniform light levels, and improved energy efficiency across the facility. These smart upgrades help optimize energy use, enhance safety, and reduce operating costs — ensuring the lighting adapts seamlessly to the warehouse’s needs in real time.

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Lighting That Keeps Guests Coming Back

In the hospitality industry, lighting is more than just a function; it’s responsible for atmosphere, emotion, and experience. Whether it’s setting a welcoming tone at check-in, guiding guests through a relaxing resort, or enhancing the ambiance of a dining area, the right lighting helps shape every step of the guest journey.

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7 Best Battery Powered Night Lamps for Every Style

A well-placed light does more than just brighten a dark corner; it adds warmth, character, and a sense of completion to your home’s decor. The challenge, however, is that design vision isn’t always aligned with where the outlets are. A battery-powered night lamp solves this problem beautifully, freeing you to place a stylish source of light on a bookshelf, in the middle of a dining table, or on a patio for a late-night chat. This article is your complete guide to selecting the perfect cordless lamp, covering everything from smart features and safety to finding a style that complements your space.

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RENO Lighting: Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) – Multi-Phase LED Lighting Retrofit Project

How Acuity Technology Empowers Lighting for Lobbies

Top 3 Mistakes Inspectors Cite on Residential Downlight Installs

Stanpro: Reducing Light Pollution Through Your Choice of Outdoor Lighting

EB Horsman: Looking for the Perfect Task Lighting for Your Space?

Understanding IK Ratings: Why Impact Resistance Matters in LED Lighting

Understanding Melanopic Lighting for Improved Indoor Environments

Trulifi: Signify’s Range of LiFi Systems Offer Consistent High-Speed Connectivity Through Light

The Science of Light: How Human-Centric Lighting (HCL) Boosts Productivity & Wellbeing

Peerless Electric: Intelligent Lighting Benefits

The Importance of HazLoc LED Lighting for Safe Workplaces

Cooper Lighting: LED Corn Cob Lamps vs. LED Fixture Upgrades

Illumination Contributes to Progressive Townhall’s “Building of the Future”

Brighter, Safer & More Efficient — A Complete Lighting Upgrade for an Industrial Warehouse Facility in Hamilton

Lighting That Keeps Guests Coming Back

7 Best Battery Powered Night Lamps for Every Style

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