Lighting Controls Podcast - The World is More and More Connected with Stephen Zhou
August 26, 2026

What if your lighting system could help control HVAC, improve comfort, and cut energy costs? In this episode, Stephen Zhou of MW Connect explores how Bluetooth NLC, smart thermostats, occupancy sensors, and open standards are turning lighting controls into the “eyes and ears” of smarter buildings. We dive into lighting + HVAC integration, why interoperability matters, new CO₂ and occupancy sensing technologies, and how AI could use building data to unlock even greater efficiency. Read more

Six Innovative Lighting and Controls Solutions from Acuity Selected for the 2026 IES Progress Report
August 26, 2026

Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) announced today that six lighting and controls solutions were selected for the 2026 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, which showcases the year's most significant advancements in the art and science of lighting. Selections were made by an impartial committee that evaluated submissions based on uniqueness, innovation, and significance to the lighting industry. Read more