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Keystone’s Evan Smith Appointed to DLC Industry Advisory Committee Company Exec Adds Role in Shaping the Future of High-Performance Lighting (LANSDALE, PA) – Keystone Technologies is proud to announce that Evan Smith, Vice President of Products & Sourcing, has been appointed to the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) for 2026—a prestigious group of…

2026 Winter Members News Energy Solutions Professionals (ESP) Updates: Energy Solutions Professionals (ESP) publishes EPC case study – Onaga USD The upgrades have created a better learning environment for the campus. The district received an incentive check for nearly $18,000 from Evergy. The project will also save the district over $69,000 annually on future utility/operating…

  Michigan Middle School Solar Project Qualifies for $1.4M ITC Walker Blue partnered with a Michigan school district to certify and maximize the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for a solar energy project at a middle school. This initiative demonstrates how public institutions can leverage federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act to reduce energy costs,…

Liron Lighting Expands Product Portfolio with New Retrofit Solutions and Strategic Controls Partnerships Houston, TX – Liron Lighting, a leader in innovative commercial and industrial lighting solutions, has announced the addition of new retrofit fixtures to its growing product portfolio. The expansion includes retrofit troffer kits and retrofit panel kits, designed to provide customers with…

Light Efficient Design Welcomes Blair MacGillis as National Sales Manager for Canada Light Efficient Design, a leader in energy-efficient LED retrofit solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Blair MacGillis as National Sales Manager for Canada. This strategic hire underscores the company’s continued investment in growth and expansion across the Canadian market. Blair brings…

Energy Efficiency’s Role in Clean Energy Transition Highlighted at COP30 At the 30th meeting of the UN Climate Change Secretariat (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Metrus Energy CEO Bob Hinkle joined the Energy Gang Podcast to share his key takeaways from this year’s gathering. Overall, Hinkle said that COP30 made him feel “energized and optimistic.” “There…

Excel Energy Group Announces Major LED Lighting Modernization Project With Round Rock ISD, One of Texas’ Largest School Districts Austin, TX — November 11, 2025 — Excel Energy Group has executed a district-wide LED lighting and controls modernization agreement with Round Rock Independent School District in Central Texas. The $15.1 million initiative spans 51 schools…

Avi-on Labs introduces Emergency Lockdown Mode: Deliver peace of mind and potentially save lives in critical situations Avi-on Labs introduces its innovative Emergency Lockdown Mode, designed to empower first responders and facility managers with real-time control and visibility of lighting and occupancy during critical facility lockdown scenarios. Leveraging the core features of the Avi-on Lighting…

Keystone Expands Emergency Backup Family with Two New Models LANSDALE, PA (OCTOBER 21, 2025)— Keystone is expanding its autoBC-enabled SmartSafe Emergency Backup driver family with new 4W and 14W models. AutoBC is a design feature that automatically turns battery power on or puts it to sleep when the test button is held down, simplifying installation…

Fall 2025 Member News   Avi-on Updates Avi-on Labs introduces Emergency Lockdown Mode: Deliver peace of mind and potentially save lives in critical situations Avi-on Labs introduces its innovative Emergency Lockdown Mode, designed to empower first responders and facility managers with real-time control and visibility of lighting and occupancy during critical facility lockdown scenarios.  …