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A premier online source for timely, relevant, and actionable information on nation, regional, and international standards and conformity assessment issues.
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ASHRAE is organized for the sole purpose of advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration for the public's benefit through research, standards writing, continuing education, and publications. A web page on the Advanced Energy Design Guide series of publications developed in collaboration with ASHRAE, The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) can be accessed directly at www.ashrae.org/aedg. This site will provide the opportunity for submittal of case studies and feedback on the Guides.
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The International Commission on Illumination (CIE - Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage) is an organization devoted to international cooperation and exchange of information among its member countries on all matters relating to the science and art of lighting. Website for the United States National Committee of CIE: www.cie-usnc.or .
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The mission of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) is to preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through quality outdoor lighting.
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The vision of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) is to set the global standard for lighting design excellence. IALD's mission is to serve worldwise members by promoting the practice of excellent lighting. |
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The Illuminationg Engineering Institute of Japan (IEIJ) contributes to the advancement of lighting in Japan by promoting research, education, and the spread of illumination technology.
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The Illuminating Engineering Society of Australia and New Zealand (IESANZ) is the sister organization to the IESNA, working to promote the advancement of lighting in the region through education, research, and demonstration. |
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The Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) is the recognized technical authority on illumination. For over 100 years its objective has been to communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice to its members, to the lighting community, and to consumers through a variety of programs, publications, and services. The strength of the IESNA is its diversified membership: engineers, architects, designers, educators, students, contractors, distributors, utility personnel, manufacturers, and scientists, all contributing to the mission of the Society: to advance knowledge and disseminate information for the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of society.
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The Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILE) is the UK and Ireland's professional institution for all those involved in lighting. As the independent voice of the lighting profession, it promotes excellence in every form of lighting.
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The Junior Engineering Technical Society (JETS) is America's leading non-profit educational organization opening the world of engineering and technology to students, parents, and educators through academic programs, career exploration materials, and online resources.
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Lightfair is the largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show in North American and the world's largest architectural and commercial lighting conference. |
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The interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO) is a non-profit trade association committed to promoting professional lighting management techniques, promoting the benefits of quality lighting, and fostering the expansion of the lighting management industry in a professional and ethical manner for the benefits of its members and end users.
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Through a peer-review process, the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) establishes the education, experience, and examination requirements for certification in the lighting industry.
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The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is a nonprofit organization found in 1976 to educate lighting decision-makers about the benefits of High-Benefit Lighting®.
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The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education is an endowment fund that gives annual grants in support of college-level programs that inspire students with an understanding of light in architecture. |
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Serving engineers and scientists in the fields of optics, photonics, and related technical areas, the Society of Photographic Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) offers continuing education, CD-ROM, and video short courses.
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Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. UL has tested products for public safety for over a century. Each year more than 16 billion UL Marks are applied to products worldwide.
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