August 2026 NEMA Electroindustry Business Confidence Index
September 22, 2026

The Current Conditions component increased to 65.8 in August from 63.0 in July, remaining in expansionary territory. Forty-two percent of respondents reported “better” conditions, 11 percent reported “worse,” and 47 percent indicated conditions were unchanged. Comments pointed to stronger orders, shipments, and quote activity, supported by grid modernization and data center investment, while trade policy uncertainty, inflation, and project delays remained concerns. Read more

Lighting Controls Podcast - Every Space Has a Story with John Delfino
September 22, 2026

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Ron Kuszmar and Webster Marsh sit down with John Delfino of Available Light to explore how theatrical thinking, lighting controls, and a little bit of “control freak” mentality can transform a space. John shares how his theatrical background influences the way he thinks about light over time—from subtle fades and dimming curves to creating immersive museum exhibits and completely custom lighting experiences. Read more