March 10, 2010

IES Sections are offering a webcast entitled “Sustainable Lighting Control for Residences and Commercial Building Commissioning,” at 7 pm (EST). This webcast enables participants to learn how controls can lower energy use while providing a variety of options for different at-home tasks, including family rooms, media rooms, home offices, exterior security lighting and daylight control for residential projects; how to engage with local contractors for installation and training, as well as program “tweaking” on a long-term basis; how commercial commissioning is becoming more important in ensuring that controls are properly installed and operated according to specifications. Learn how to start a project with the right tools and design controls in mind, plus the tips and pitfalls of the end-of-project commissioning process. Join colleagues at a participating IES Section Meeting. CEU’s AIA LUs 1.5 available. If you are unable to attend an IES Section meeting, you can order the On-Demand Recording from your own computer and phone. Cost: $295 Registration begins on January 4. For more information click here or contact: Pat McGillicuddy, IES Manager of Technology, E-mail: pmcgillicuddy@ies.org

March 10, 2010

Avi Mor, IALD, LEED AP, IES, Lightswitch Architectural presents, “Live Webinar | SSL Technology and LED Lighting: New Tools in Your Toolbox.” Taking place from 1:00 pm–2:30 pm central time (includes live Q&A). SSL/LED lighting can significantly reduce energy consumption and costs. Technology advancements have increased the versatility and durability of the lamps and improved the fixtures contributing to their expanding applicability. SSL is a vital lighting design tool. As LED lighting becomes more mainstream it is important for those who specify lighting products and users to understand the technology, its uses and pitfalls. Attend this webinar and learn the latest strategies to use these tools effectively. For more information Contact: Dave Vigliotta, communications manager, Energy Center of Wisconsin. 608.238.8276 x143, E-mail: dvigliotta@ecw.org or go to www.ecw.org or go to http://www.ecw.org/university/ecuevent.php?ecuid=293.

March 10 - 11, 2010

Lighting Retrofits. This three-day conference to be held at the GE Lighting and Electrical Institute, Cleveland, OH, is geared to facility managers and engineers, specialists for energy service companies, and others who are involved with the specification and implementation of energy-saving strategies. Lighting retrofits provide some of the easiest, most direct ways to reduce energy consumption. Through lectures and hands-on workshops, participants will learn about the latest technologies and the energy-saving opportunities that they provide in applications that include: retail, industrial, office and healthcare. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 and its tax incentives for retrofits are reviewed in detail. A variety of guest speakers add their perspectives on topics including retrofit financing and electric utility trends. Tools for analyzing and cost-justifying lighting retrofit projects are also demonstrated. Cost: $400. For more information Contact: Rose Davis 216-266-2039, E-mail: rose.davis@ge.com

March 11 - 13, 2010

The IES Roadway Lighting Committee will hold its Spring meeting at the Atlanta Airport Marriott, Atlanta, GA. The RLC will work on development, design and maintenance standards for roadway lighting, updating standards as technology changes and to encourage participation into research. For more information Contact: Andrew Silbiger 905-881-9978 or E-mail: silbigerto@rogers.com

March 12 - 15, 2010

TAITRA and TLFEA are joining forces to present, the “2010 Taiwan International Lighting Show.” TILS, held at the Taipei World Trade Exhibition Center, Taiwan, offers the perfect platform to access Asia’s global lighting manufacturers and suppliers with more than 150 exhibitors and 390 booths. China’s electric manufacturing corporation goes green to profit from energy-saving and carbon cutting products such as, incandescent light bulbs, halogen lamps, HID lamps, car/motorcycle light bulbs as well as office/home/business/outdoor lighting products. Yuieh Hsene’s situational lighting is used to create the best building atmosphere with more watt choices. Paragon semiconductor lighting technology, K-Source technology, NFK Lite manufacturing offers a better high powered LED light bulb, Comfort lighting INC’s “Dimming Potentiometer” offers pulse width modulation and BJB developments offers T5, T8. circular-tubes, condensed light source holders, LED Starboard connector seat, halogen lamp holders and household oven and refrigerators lamps. For more information Contact: www.TILS.COM.TW

March 16 - 18, 2010

C&I 102 Electrical Products is an intermediate-level course to be held at the GE Lighting and Electrical Institute, Cleveland, OH. The course covers switchboards, motor control centers, busway, pad-mounted transformers, and hands-on practice with SpeediWin software (including MCCs) and real equipment samples. Prerequisites: Completion of C&I 101 or Ability to handle panel-board quotes through 1200A on Speedi without assistance. Cost: $550. For more information Contact: Rose Davis 216-266-2039, E-mail: rose.davis@ge.com

March 21 - 23, 2010

USGBC IES will host 2010 IES South Regional Conference, held at the Bancorp South Conference Center, Tupelo, MS. Themed “Sustainable Strategies that Improve Building Efficiency – Leveraging Lighting,” this educational conference will feature speakers throughout the South that share their expertise and knowledge, giving insight in new sustainability developments and how to leverage lighting as a critical energy management tool. Guest speakers include Fred Oberkircher, IES president; Jim West, dean of architecture, interior design and art, Mississippi State University and Kim Shinn, director of sustainable design, TLC Engineering for Architecture and many more. 9 AIA/CES/USGBC educational credits available. For more information Contact: Brandi Sears E-mail: brandi.sears@philips.com or go to www.dcolightinginstitute.com

March 22 - 23, 2010

The Kirlin Company is offering “Trends in Healthcare Lighting.” This two-day seminar held at Kirlin’s Reflection Point Showroom, Detroit, MI, is for anyone interested in current practices for helathcare facility lighting, including specialty lighting for procedures and exams as well as issues that are important in addressing the needs of patient visual comfort and professional staff performance. Topics covered include: new researdh in helathcare lighting, lighting for the aged and partially-sighted, differenct visual tasks in heathcare facility, LED applications including MRI suites, specialty areas in a hospital (ICY/CCU and NICUs, LDR & obstetrical and surgical suites, radiology, patient rooms and psychiatric and drug rehab). CEU’s, LEU’s available. For more information Contact: Toni Hentschel 313-259-6400, E-mail: thentschel@kirklinlighting.com.

March 23 - 24, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “IDEC Fundamentals for Lighting Educators.” This two-day workshop held at its Peachtree City, GA, facility. focuses on : Light, Sight and Color; Lamps and Ballasts; Cost of Light; Lighting Terminology; Photometry; Optical Control and Luminaires with an overview of all lamp types (including LED), color temperature, color rendering index, photobiological effects of light, photometry, lighting controls, energy efficiency and lighting legislation as it applies to LEED, ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and EPACT. Participants will review fixture types and their applications as well as how lighting can be utilized to increase personal safety and enhance an environment both psychologically and aesthetically. Prerequisites: No prior experience in lighting is required. CEUs: Up to 7 hours available of IDCEC and 6 hours of AIA LEUs. Cost: $150. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

March 23 - 25, 2010

IntertechPira is offering “Image Sensors Europe 2010.” Held at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington London, UK, ISE 2010 is the leading European industrial forum for sensor technology, showcasing the latest innovations from leading players and providing an ideal platform upon which to build new business in 2010 in an unrivaled two-streamed program. Find out about the latest technical developments along with current applications. For more information Contact: www.image-sensors.com

March 29 - 31, 2010

Acuity Brands Lighting is offering, “Distributor Seminar.” This two-day seminar, held by the Holophane Light & Vision Center, Granville, OH, is geared to distributors and starts with the fundamentals of lighting, optics and ballast operation. Learn how to track and check on order status with MyHolophane.com and the benefits of metal halide and fluorescent lighting in industrial applications. Visit a working glass plant and tour a research facility and see how luminaires are designed and tested. For more information Contact: Greg Subisak 740-587-6098, E-mail: gsubisak@holophane.com, or go to www.holophane.com/education/index.asp

March 30 - April 1, 2010

C&I 103 Electrical Products is an intermediate-level course for inside and outside C&I sales personnel who have already attended a 2- or 3-day intermediate-level equipment course (distributors and GE). This course features: training on take-off and pricing for more complex switchboards, ATS, motor control centers, design and build concepts and control schematic take-offs with emphasis on electrical distribution design and theory. Prerequisites: Successful completion of intermediate level equipment course or C&I 102 and completely self-sufficient use of Speedi-Win. For more information Contact: Rose Davis 216-266-2039, E-mail: rose.davis@ge.com

April 6,8,13,15,20,22,27, 2010

The Columbus Section of the IES is offering the new “IES Fundamentals of Lighting.” The course is broken up and presented two evenings a week for the month of April. Held at the Drake Performance and Event Center at Ohio State University, this course provides comprehensive instruction on basic lighting concepts, vision and color, electric light sources and ballasts, luminaries, controls, photometry and calculations, lighting for interiors and exteriors and important issues in lighting. Materials are provided. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: www.iesbuckeye.com

April 8 - 9, 2010

Cooper Lighting Source is offering “Advanced IRiS Solutions.” This two-day workshop held at its Peachtree City, GA, facility will increase understanding of residential recessed lighting design. A hands-on workshop provides advanced experience in the use of the IRiS Lighting System, Cooper’s high-performance downlighting brand. Geared to those involved in design-specifications or the installation of superior interior downlighting systems with a focus on lamp overview, design process, understanding of IRiS specification sheets and installation techniques. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. A Cooper Lighting agent recommendation is required. CEUs: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

April 11 - 16, 2010

Light + Building 2010, the International Trade Fair for Architecture and Technology, to be held in Frankfurt, Germany, features lighting, electrical engineering and home and building automation. With about 2,200 exhibitors, this trade fair manages to attract more than 167,000 visitors of a high-level audience comprising industry leaders and decision makers. Themes include lighting design in urban areas, retail lighting, LED technology and energy-efficiency issues. For more information Contact: +49697575-0, info@messefrankfurt.com or go to www.light-building.messefrankfurt.com

April 14 - 15, 2010

Venture Lighting Institute is offering “Fundamentals of Metal Halide.” This two-day class, held at VLI, Streetboro, OH, is geared to distributors, electrical engineers and lighting designers and covers the history of metal halide, its product lines, ballast basics, engineering differences, metal halide terminology and lighting design and legislation. Gain in-depth knowledge of metal halide technology from its inception to the newest trends and technology available in the market, experience hands-on activities for metal halide lamps and ballasts with real-time lighting design for applications. No prerequisites required. CEUs: Up to 12 available. Cost: $250. For more information Contact: Amanda Fauft 888-223-6361 or go to THEVLI.com

April 15 - 16, 2010

Cooper Lighting Source is offering “Healthcare Lighting Solutions.” This two-day workshop held at its Houston, TX, facility will address the specific lighting needs of patients, guests and staff. Learn what drives healthcare design choices. There will be discussion of trends in healthcare equipment selection, IES lighting design guide and efficiency ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and RP29, the psychology of light, visual lighting cues, lighting for the various healthcare applications, lighting research, lighting for circadian benefits, vision, and color and lighting for special populations and how this information can be incorporated into the design facility. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEUs: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting. com/education

April 19 - 21, 2010

Acuity Brands Lighting presents–“Lighting Essentials for Architects and Interior Designers.” This two-day event held at the Lighting Center, Conyers, GA, addresses the needs of architects and interior professionals interested in developing the skills to begin including lighting as part of their design package. After completing this program participants will be able to discuss lighting and its effects using correct terminology, evaluate the effectiveness of an existing lighting installation, differentiate between performance properties of luminaires and lamps, describe different interior lighting effects and how they are created, explain the psychological impact lighting has on occupants of the space, and work with their local agents to develop a comprehensive lighting design. For more information Contact: Tricia Foster 770-860-2049, E-mail: Tricia.Foster@acuitybrands.com

April 20 - 22, 2010

The Fundamentals of C&I Lighting Conference to be held at the GE Lighting and Electrical Institute, Cleveland, OH, will provide basic product and application training for commercial and industrial lighting. This program contains lectures and full-scale lighting demonstrations that create an interesting, fast-paced, comprehensive lighting conference. Topics include: lighting terminology, lighting measurements and color, an overview of major light source families and systems, lighting economics and application modules for retail, office, industrial and outdoor lighting. Prerequisit: This course is designed for newcomers to the lighting industry. Cost: $550. For more information Contact: Rose Davis 216-266-2039, E-mail: rose.davis@ge.com

April 21, 2010

ASHRAE is offering “Right from the Start—Commissioning for High Performance Buildings,” a free webcast from 1:00-4:00 pm EDT. The webcast will provide tools to help overcome the hurdles of Commissioning, learn the “What, Why, When and Who” of the process, and how you can make it “business-as-usual.” A panel of experts will outline how commissioning supports a smother construction process, maximizes the quality and persistence of energy and cost reductions and provides a facility that operates as it was intended. Geared to design engineers, architects, contractors, building owners, developers and facility managers, the program will dispel common myths about the commissioning process, show how to make the process work for you, clarify how to avoid or reverse performance decay and demonstrates though case studies how commissioning improves ROI. Three PDHs or AIA learning units may be rewarded to viewers who complete the “Participation Reaction Form” following the webcast. For more information Contact: 678-539-1200, E-mail: ashrae-webcast@ashrae.org or go to www.ashrae.org/CxWebcast

April 23 - 24, 2010

The IES St. Louis Section is offering the IES Fundamentals of Lighting Education Course held at the KJWW Engineeering Associates, St. Louis, MO. The FOL is a two-day introductory course and the new replacement for the ED-100 series covering the basic and most important principals of lighting. Each topic will be presented by an expert in the field. Topics taught: include basic lighting concepts, vision & color, electric light sources and ballasts, luminaires and controls, photometry and calculations, lighting for interiors, lighting for exteriors and important issues in lighting. A student manual and ready-reference will be provided to each student. CEUs, AIA HSW/LUs 14 available. Cost: $275 for members, $325 for non-members and $175 for students. For more information Contact: Stephen Baim 314 368-0827, E-mail sbaim@rossbar.com

April 27 - 29, 2010

C&I 101 Electrical Products This three-day intermediate-level course to be held at the GE Lighting and Electrical Institute, Cleveland, OH, is geared to inside and outside C&I sales personnel who already sell component products (GE & distributors). The course covers circuit breakers, controls, dry-type transformers, modular metering, capacitors and panel-boards. It focuses on small project take-offs and pricing, with hands-on practice with SpeediWin software and real product samples. Prerequisites: At least three months experience in electrical component sales and at least two hours experience using Speedi software to quote small jobs. Cost: $550. For more information Contact: Rose Davis 216-266-2039, E-mail: rose.davis@ge.com

May 4 - 6, 2010

Lighting Research Center’s LED Lighting Institute will hold a three-day hands-on seminar, to be held at , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lighting Research Center, Troy, NY. Participants will learn the basics of LED technology while building an understanding of LED system integration issues involving the electrical, optical and thermal characteristics of LEDs. Learn how to measure and evaluate LEDs and LED systems and compare LED technologies from a variety of manufacturers. The program culminates with participants designing, building and evaluating their own LED fixtures. 3 CEUs in LED Lighting available. Enrollment is limited. For more information Contact: Dan Frering, LRC manager of education 518-687-7100, E-mail frerid@rpi.edu or go to http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/education/outreachEducation/InHouseInstitute.asp

May 7 - 9, 2010

India International Light Fair and Digital Signage & LED Show held in conjunction with the 15th edition of India International Sign Show, held at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India provides an opportunity for manufacturers and distributors to showcase their existing range of products as well as launch new ones. For more information Contact: 9122-2839 8000 or E-mail: conventions@mntl.net.in

May 10 - 14, 2010

LIGHTFAIR International 2010, the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. Join thousands of lighting professionals including lighting designers, architects, specifiers, engineers, etc., at Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. LFI blends continuing education courses and innovative products ranging from high-end design to cutting-edge technology. For more information Contact: www.lightfair.com

May 17 - 18, 2010

The Kirlin Company is offering “Trends in LED Lighting—Don’t Be MisLED.” This two-day seminar held at Kirlin’s Reflection Point Showroom, Detroit, MI, is geared to lighting specifiers, architects, interior designers, electrical engineers and facility planners and focuses on light emitting diodes, their construction, characteristics, advantages, applications and limitations. Don’t be misled…electronic lighting is revolutionizing the lighting industry. Topics covered include: History of LED technology, Construction of LED’s and system components, operating characteristics, designing with LEDs, how LEDs are changing the lighting industry and LED fixture selection—“the 12 things you need to know about LED luminaries.” CEU’s and LEU’s available. For more information Contact: Toni Hentschel 313-259-6400, E-mail: thentschel@kirklinlighting.com

May 17 - 19, 2010

Acuity Brands Lighting is offering, “Computer Lighting Calculation: Interior.” This two-day seminar, held by the Holophane Light & Vision Center, Granville, OH, is geared to demonstrate compliance with lighting criteria through application of a computer lighting calculation program and to teach the concepts using the professional edition of Visual, a lighting calculation software program concentrating on interior project applications. The attendee will learn how to use the software to define indoor spaces, select photometric files, place luminaires, locate analysis areas and create documentation. Every attendee will have a computer and will be expected to build and analyze projects. For more information Contact: Greg Subisak 740-587-6098, E-mail: gsubisak@holophane.com, or go to www.holophane.com/education/index.asp

May 24 - 26, 2010

Acuity Brands Lighting is offering, “Specifier Program,” to be held at the Light Center, Conyers, GA. This program offers the lighting design professional a review of the breadth of the Acuity Brands Lighting companies. Discussion focuses on Gotham, Peerless, Hydrel, Antique Street Lamps, Mark Architectural, Tersen and recent Lithonia introductions. Lighting regulations and energy code updates are included. All transportation to and from the Atlanta airport, lodging and food expenses are included. For more information: Contact: Tricia Foster 770-860-2049 Email: Tricia.Foster@acuitybrands.com

May 27, 2010

Venture Lighting Institute is offering an online webinar entitled “Dimming of Pulse-Start Metal Halide,” scheduled for 11:30-12:00 pm EST. Geared to contractors, end-users, Venture agents, distributors, electrical engineers and lighting designers, the webinar covers the fundamentals of dimming pulse-start technology. Several new legislative policies and codes require dimming that assists with greater energy efficiency learn how to apply these controls to a metal halide system. CEU’s up to 0.5. VLI webinars are hosted by Webex. You will need online access and have capability to call-in via phone/conference to hear/listen to the presentation. For more information Contact: Amanda Fauft 888-223-6361 or go to THEVLI.com

June 1 - 3, 2010

“International Light Week,” held at Lyon Eurexpo, Lyon, France, this international tradeshow, entirely dedicated to lighting will feature: Street and outdoor lighting, indoor lighting, accessories and components and new technologies and services. Geared to professionals looking for innovative solutions and skills, ILW features 55 technical workshops and conferences bringing 1,500 attendees representing 30 nationalities and 350 exhibitors. For more information Contact: +33 (0)4 37 403161, or go to www. international-lightweek.com

June 9 - 12, 2010

“Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2010,” will hold its 14th annual exhibition at the China Import & Export Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, China. The Asia-Pacific region has the fastest annual growth rate in the regional lighting fixtures market and this event is the biggest lighting industry forum in Asia, with record breaking results of 1,543 exhibitors and 52,795 trade visitors from 111 countries and regions last year (even in this economy). Geared to lighting retailers and wholesalers, architects and building planners seeking customers and new business partners, this event provides an effective marketing platform and excellent opportunity for face-to-face contact with this target group. For more information Contact: Lucia Wong, Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd., 853-2802 7728 or email LBguangzhou@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com

June 14 - 16, 2010

Acuity Brands Lighting is offering, “Lighting the Nighttime Environment.” Held at the Lighting Center, Conyers, GA, this two-day program explores the changes in the public’s expectations and acceptance of the lighted nighttime environment. Learn how the lighting designer addresses demands for enhanced security while complying with local and state outdoor lighting ordinances and what are the industry associations doing to address these issues. Focus is on outdoor topics. All transportation to and from the Atlanta airport, lodging and food expenses are included. For more information: Contact: Tricia Foster 770-860-2049, E-mail: Tricia.Foster@acuitybrands.com

June 17, 2010

Acuity Brands Lighting is offering, “Optional Visual Software Training.” Those wishing to participate will stay over. Registration for this session is limited only to those enrolled in the associated Lighting Center program.

June 21 -22, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “Energy Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Lighting Design.” This two-day workshop held at its Chicago, IL, facility will explore lighting design techniques for industrial, commercial, manufacturing and warehouses. Design concerns lean toward methods of minimizing the environmental impact of buildings and reducing energy use. Participants gain an understanding of lighting legislation. The class focuses on the effects of color and brightness, lamps, ballasts and controls, and criteria for equipment selection with an overview of computer-aided design tools and requirements and exceptions in LEED, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC and EPACT. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEU’s: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

June 24 -25, 2010

Cooper Lighting Source is offering “Healthcare Lighting Solutions.” This two-day workshop held at its Chicago, IL, facility will address the specific lighting needs of patients, guests and staff. Learn what drives healthcare design choices. There will be discussion of trends in healthcare equipment selection, IES lighting design guide and efficiency ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and RP29, the psychology of light, visual lighting cues, lighting for the various healthcare applications, lighting research, lighting for circadian benefits, vision, and color and lighting for special populations and how this information can be incorporated into the design facility. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEUs: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting. com/education

June 28 - 30, 2010

The Acuity Brands Lighting is offering, “Product Workshop,” this workshop, held at the Lighting Center, Conyers, GA, provides an overview of all Acuity Brands Lighting companies along with focused training on benefits and applications of key Lithonia Lighting products. All transportation to and from the Atlanta airport, lodging and food expenses are included. For more information: Contact: Tricia Foster 770-860-2049 Email: Tricia.Foster@acuitybrands.com

June 30, 2010

The Venture Lighting Institute is offering “The Great Debate.” This one-day class,” held at VLI, Streetboro, OH, throws out the marketing fluff and provides hands-on application design of competing pulse-start metal halide and fluorescent system approach. The class includes a review of pulse-start and fluorescent systems, lighting design session, application study, lighting legislation and NEC and ASHRAE codes review. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of metal halide or a solid knowledge of lighting. CEU’s: up to 8 hours available. Cost: $150. For more information Contact: Amanda Foust 888-223-6361 or go to THEVLI.com

July 19 - 20, 2010

The Kirlin Company is offering “Trends in LED Lighting—Don’t Be MisLED.” This two-day seminar held at Kirlin’s Reflection Point Showroom, Detroit, MI, is geared to lighting specifiers, architects, interior designers, electrical engineers and facility planners and focuses on light emitting diodes, their construction, characteristics, advantages, applications and limitations. Don’t be misled…electronic lighting is revolutionizing the lighting industry. Topics covered include: History of LED technology, Construction of LED’s and system components, operating characteristics, designing with LEDs, how LEDs are changing the lighting industry and LED fixture selection—“the 12 things you need to know about LED luminaries.” CEU’s and LEU’s available. For more information Contact: Toni Hentschel 313-259-6400, E-mail: thentschel@kirklinlighting.com

July 26 - 29, 2010

The Acuity Brands Lighting, is offering, “Specifier Program,” This two-day program held at the Lighting Center, Conyers, GA, offers the lighting design professional a review of the breadth of the Acuity Brands Lighting companies. Discussion focuses on Gotham, Peerless, Hydrel, Antique Street Lamps, Mark Architectural, Tersen and recent Lithonia introductions. Lighting regulations and energy code updates are included. All transportation to and from the Atlanta airport, lodging and food expenses are included. For more information: Contact: Tricia Foster 770-860-2049 Email: Tricia.Foster@acuitybrands.com

July 29, 2010

Venture Lighting Institute is offering an Online Webinar entitled “System Upgrade Solutions,” scheduled for 11:30-12:00 pm EST is geared to contractors, end-users, Venture agents, distributors, electrical engineers and lighting designers. Gain the knowledge you need to make proper comparisons of technologies for system upgrades in existing applications for interior and exterior lighting. Review energy charts, learn how to calculate the cost and review energy saving green products. CEU’s: up to 5 hours available. VLI webinars are hosted by Webex. You will need online access to view the presentation and have capability to call-in via phone/conference to hear/listen to the presentation. For more information Contact: Amanda Fauft 888-223-6361 or go to THEVLI.com

August 9 - 11, 2010

Acuity Brands Lighting is offering “Distributor Application Workshop.” Held at the Lighting Center, Conyers, GA, this two-day program equips participants with cutting-edge technology enabling them to develop their best designs in the least time. Sessions target the lighting needs of offices, classrooms, warehouses, and parking lots along with the benefits and limitations of products typically used in these spaces. Lighting regulations and energy codes are reviewed, along with a number of web based support tools. All transportation to and from the Atlanta airport, lodging and food expenses are included. For more information: Contact: Tricia Foster 770-860-2049 Email: Tricia.Foster@acuitybrands.com

August 10 - 11, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “LED Exterior Lighting Design Solutions.” This two-day workshop,” held at Peachtree City, GA, facility focuses on: the community-responsive design process; light pollution and trespass; color and brightness: visual impact; exterior lighting calculations and criteria for proper equipment selection: roadway, parking areas, street lighting, facades, monuments, flags, sign and landscape lighting. Participants will study exterior lighting design basics and the principles for area, roadway and floodlighting applications, examine the current lamp technologies,(including the latest in LED lighting) and evaluate the operating characteristics of fixtures designed for exterior use and discuss applicable lighting legislation and energy concerns. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEU’s: Up to 13 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

August 17, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “Led and Control Basics.” This one-day workshop held at its Peachtree City, GA, facility will introduce typical real world applications of LEDs in both residential and commercial environments along with LED technology and architectural lighting controls. Focus is on the fundamentals of LEDs; LED drivers; LED photometry and optical control; fundamentals of controls for LED sources; control of architectural white light LEDs; control of color LEDs; and LED lighting controls in application. Gain a working understanding of LEDs and methods for integrating them into today’s lighting system design. Prerequisites: None, CEU’s: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: No fee. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

August 26, 2010

Venture Lighting Institute is offering an Online Webinar entitled “Understanding Rebates for Metal Halide,” scheduled for 11:30-12:00 pm EST, is geared to contractors, end-users, Venture agents, distributors, electrical engineers and lighting designers. Metal halide rebates are difficult to find in the industry. The incentives are there, you just need to understand the programs better to utilize the funds for cost savings in metal halide. Join our rebate team in a discussion of how to utilize pulse-start systems for cost savings, ROI with rebates. CEU’s: 0.5 available. VLI webinars are hosted by Webex. You will need online access to view the presentation and have capability to call-in via phone/conference to hear/listen to the presentation. For more information Contact: Amanda Fauft 888-223-6361 or go to THEVLI.com

September 12 - 16, 2010

The Theme of The Montreal 2010 World Energy Congress is, “Responding Now to Global challenges—Energy in Transition for a living Planet.” Each challenge: accessibility, availability, acceptability and accountability will be the focus of one of the four days of the event. This will be the first international multi-energy gathering subsequent to the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP15) in Copenhagen. Close to 3500 participants from more than 100 countries are expected. For more information Contact: Chantal Dufresne +1 514-397-1917, E-mail: Chantal.defresne@wecmontreal2010.ca or go to www.wecmontreal2010.ca

September 22, 2010

Venture Lighting Institute is offering “Metal Halide Lighting & Controls,” This two-day class, held at VLI, Streetboro, OH, will cover lamp and ballast technology, pulse-start metal halide capabilities, energy design for control systems, application review of metal halide and controls and future of HID electrics. Learn how to design control systems for metal halide application, meet code requirements and provide energy savings. Gain knowledge on the capabilities of HID electronics and the future of pulse-start under the EISA 2007, CA Title 20 and the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 guidelines as well as new proposals for dimming. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of metal halide or a solid knowledge of lighting design. CEU’s: up to 12 hours available. For more information Contact: Amanda Fauft 888-223-6361 or go to THEVLI.com

October 4 - 5, 2010

Cooper Lighting Source is offering “Healthcare Lighting Solutions.” This two-day workshop held at its Peachtree City, GA, facility will address the specific lighting needs of patients, guests and staff. Learn what drives healthcare design choices. There will be discussion of trends in healthcare equipment selection, IES lighting design guide and efficiency ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 and RP29, the psychology of light, visual lighting cues, lighting for the various healthcare applications, lighting research, lighting for circadian benefits, vision, and color and lighting for special populations and how this information can be incorporated into the design facility. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEUs: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

October 13 - 14, 2010

LED & Energy Efficient Lighting Trends, for Retail, This two-day course held at the GE Lighting and Electrical Institute, Cleveland, OH, includes a hands-on LED session where you will learn about retail applications that are best suited for LED lighting and how to differentiate a quality LED system from an inferior one. Learn how LED and other energy-efficient lighting technologies can help you reduce your energy and operating costs, improve the look of your merchandise and reduce your environmental footprint. For more information Contact: Rose Davis 216-266-2039, E-mail: rose.davis@ge.com

October 21, 2010

Venture Lighting Institute is offering an Online Webinar entitled “MR16 and Low Watt Metal Halide Systems,” scheduled for 11:30-12:00 pm EST and is geared to contractors, end-users, Venture agents, distributors, electrical engineers and lighting designers. This class will provide technical advancements for low-watt, energy saving metal halide. Learn how to utilize green, energy technology with low-watt, track metal halide systems. CEU’s: 0.5 available. VLI webinars are hosted by Webex. You will need online access to view the presentation and have capability to call-in via phone/conference to hear/listen to the presentation. For more information Contact: Amanda Fauft 888-223-6361 or go to THEVLI.com

October 21 - 22, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “Energy Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Lighting Design.” This two-day workshop held at its Houston, TX, facility will explore lighting design techniques for industrial, commercial, manufacturing and warehouses. Design concerns lean toward methods of minimizing the environmental impact of buildings and reducing energy use. Participants gain an understanding of lighting legislation. The class focuses on the effects of color and brightness, lamps, ballasts and controls, and criteria for equipment selection with an overview of computer-aided design tools and requirements and exceptions in LEED, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC and EPACT. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEU’s: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

October 27 - 29, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “LED and Energy Efficient Retail Lighting Solutions Workshop.” This three-day workshop held at its Peachtree City, GA, facility focuses on the design process, the effects of color and brightness, project documentation, lamps and ballasts and controls. There will be a review of interior lighting calculations, criteria for proper equipment selection and lighting legislation. Explore light from the designer’s perspective. Learn to apply design techniques that use current technologies. Study lamps and their operating characteristics, luminaires in application and an introduction to control systems. An evening workshop and a class project allow you to analyze a variety of lighting designs and applications in both theory and practice. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEU’s: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: $500. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

November 11 - 12, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “LED Exterior Lighting Design Solutions.” This two-day workshop,” held at Peachtree City, GA, facility focuses on: the community-responsive design process; light pollution and trespass; color and brightness: visual impact; exterior lighting calculations and criteria for proper equipment selection: roadway, parking areas, street lighting, facades, monuments, flags, sign and landscape lighting. Participants will study exterior lighting design basics and the principles for area, roadway and floodlighting applications, examine the current lamp technologies,(including the latest in LED lighting) and evaluate the operating characteristics of fixtures designed for exterior use and discuss applicable lighting legislation and energy concerns. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEU’s: Up to 13 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

December 1 - 3, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “Fundamentals and Lighting Basics for Contractors and Distributors.” This three-day workshop held at its Peachtree City, GA, facility focuses on the fundamentals of lighting--light, sight and color; lamps and ballasts, cost of light; lighting terminology; photometry; optical control; luminaries with additional emphasis on lighting products. This class is geared to newcomers to the field of lighting or those interested in a refresher course. Prerequisites: No prior experience in lighting is required. CEU’s: Up to 20 hours available. Cost: $500. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education

December 6 - 7, 2010

Cooper Lighting SOURCE is offering, “Residential Lighting Solutions Workshop.” This two-day introduction to residential lighting design explores the subject from the lighting designer’s perspective, focus is on the design process; project documentation; review specification sheets; effect of color and brightness; lamps; and ballasts and controls. Learn to apply design techniques that use today’s technologies. Study lamps and their operating characteristics, luminaires in applications and an introduction to control systems. The class project allows you to analyze a variety of lighting techniques in both theory and practice. It’s a great class to help prepare you for the CLC certification exam. Prerequisites: Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. CEU’s: Up to 12 hours available. Cost: $350. For more information Contact: Jere Greiner at the SOURCE/Cooper Lighting 770-486-4680 or E-mail:Source@cooperlighting.com or go to www.cooperlighting.com/education