October 13, 2026
Acuity
Acuity Inc. Names Ruth Gratzke President of Acuity Brands Lighting
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) appoints Ruth Gratzke as President of Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) effective September 1, 2026. She will report to Neil Ashe, Acuity CEO. Gratzke brings more than 25 years of leadership in industrial technology, smart infrastructure and electrical products. She joins Acuity from Siemens, where she served as President of Siemens Smart Infrastructure in the United States and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Industry, Inc., leading businesses across smart buildings, grid-edge technology and energy infrastructure.
Aeroseal
Aeroseal Announces New Podcast “Building Performance, Unlocked”
Every energy services professional knows the moment: the model says one thing, and the building does another. Building Performance, Unlocked, a podcast from NAESCO member Aeroseal, is about that gap and the people closing it. Each episode brings building scientists, engineers, and practitioners together for a candid conversation about the challenges and best practices that make buildings and homes perform as designed and bring lower energy and utility costs, better comfort, and healthier indoor air.
D.A. Davidson
Metron recently initiated the upgrade of the East Taylor Municipal Authority water system located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, commencing with the replacement of meters and metering equipment with state-of-the-art meters and related appurtenances. D.A. Davidson & Co.’s EPIC Finance Team assisted the Municipal Authority, securing financing for the project by utilizing a municipal public project revenue bond structure, unique to Pennsylvania. The financing achieved a net interest cost of 4.36% over a 20-year term.
mwConnect
mwConnect’s TruBlu™ Smart Thermostat Receives Industry-First Bluetooth® NLC Certification
mwConnect, a leading innovator in Bluetooth® mesh technology, is pleased to announce its TruBlu™ Smart Thermostat Series, launched at LEDucation in April, has received Bluetooth® NLC certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). The product range, developed in conjunction with technology partner Silvair and HVAC technology pioneer Network Thermostat, offers simplified lighting-HVAC integration for virtually any application. It is the first commercially available NLC-certified thermostat in the marketplace.
OPTERRA Energy Services
OPTERRA Energy Services Acquires NORESCO to Expand Energy Services, Solutions and Innovation
OPTERRA Energy Services, an LS Power company and energy services company (ESCO) today announced the acquisition of NORESCO, a leading ESCO based in Westborough, Mass., substantially increasing OPTERRA’s footprint and capabilities across North America.
SATCO|NUVO
SATCO|NUVO expands its architectural lighting portfolio with new LED Monopoint Luminaires, delivering flexible illumination in a sleek, low-profile design. Designed to mount directly to a junction box, these versatile fixtures combine adjustable beam angles, selectable color temperatures, and premium light quality to adapt to a wide variety of commercial and residential applications.
SATCO Introduces A New Generation of Portable Lighting
SATCO introduces RECHARGE, a comprehensive collection of rechargeable portable lighting solutions designed to deliver high-performance illumination for trade professionals, DIY users, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday applications.
New LED Temporary Work Lights from SATCO
New to the growing lineup of SATCO’s LED Temporary Work Lights are three new additions designed for greater jobsite flexibility. The lineup includes a compact 5,000-lumen work light, a 6,500-lumen work light with adjustable tripod, and a standalone 5-foot universal tripod compatible with select SATCO Hi-Pro and temporary work lights. Portable, durable and IP65 rated for wet locations, the new products provide versatile lighting and mounting solutions for construction, maintenance and temporary work areas.
TIPS
TIPS Launches New Course “Cooperative Procurement for Design Professionals”
TIPS’ new course, “Cooperative Procurement for Design Professionals,” explores how architects, consultants, and engineers can use cooperative procurement for construction delivery on public projects while protecting their specifications and client relationships. Approved for continuing education credit by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the course covers national purchasing cooperatives and Job Order Contracting (JOC), including contract awards, pricing oversight, and project delivery. Participants will learn how the process supports their role as the owner’s advocate from specifications through project completion.