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February 7-9, 2012 - C&I Products 101 - (Cleveland, OH)

GE Lighting & Electrical Institute Cleveland, OH is offering “C&I Products 101” (Distributor Training). This is an intermediate-level course for 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 panelboards. It focuses on small project take-offs and pricing, with hands-on practice with SpeediWin software and real product samples. Prerequisites: 1) At least 3 months experience in electrical component sales, 2) At least 2 hours experience using Speedi software to quote small jobs. Cost: $550. Contact: Richard Janis 216-266-2636 or E-mail: richardjanis@ge.com

February 9-10, 2012 - Energy and Retrofit Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Spaces - (Peachtree City, GA)

Cooper Lighting Source is offering “Energy and Retrofit Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Spaces.” Held at the Peachtree City, GA facility participants learn about the latest energy-saving products in lighting and controls for industrial, commercial, manufacturing, warehouses and exterior environments. Gain an understanding of lighting legislation, current lamp and ballast technologies as well as LED solutions with an emphasis on specific requirements and exceptions in LEED, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC and EPACT. Focus is on the effects of color and brightness, lamps and LEDs, controls, criteria for equipment selection, energy legislation and EPACT. Prerequisites: Completion of Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. Cost: $350. Up to 12 CEUs available. Contact: Karin Martin, 630-513-8625; E-mail: Kmartin41@aol.com or webtools.cooperindustries.com/lighting/classes

February 20-22, 2012 - Specifier Seminar - (Conyers, GA)

Acuity Brands presents “Specifier Seminar.” Held at the Center for Light & Space, Conyers, GA, the seminar offers professionals a review of lighting and controls solutions based on applications (office, education, industrial and outdoor). Discover new solid-state lighting, the benefits and challenges of LED technology, and luminaire design. Learn solutions for a variety of applications, control solutions and choices, as well as how to apply luminaires and controls. Cost: free (includes lodging, ground transportation and on-site catering). Airfare not included. Contact: Tricia.Foster@AcuityBrands.com

February 21-22, 2012 - LED Indoor Lighting Workshop

GE is offering “LED Indoor Lighting Workshop,” designed for architects, safety directors, facility managers and others involved in the specification or installation of interior lighting. Application-oriented presentations feature lighting system selection criteria for office, commercial and public areas. Themes include sustainable design---energy conservation, control of light pollution and maintainability---and lighting for safety and security. Cost: $400. Contact: Richard Janis 216-266-2636 or E-mail: richardjanis@ge.com or go to www.gelighting.com

February 22, 2012 - A Perfect Circadian Day - (Davis, CA)

The University of California, Davis and the California Lighting Technology Center will host “A Perfect Circadian Day,” to be held at UC Davis Conference Center, Davis, CA. James Benya and Deborah Burnett will present a fast-paced multimedia presentation on the connection between lighting and human health. This hour-long talk will reveal breakthrough research findings and provide attendees with the tools and understanding to create a circadian-friendly indoor environment that promotes health, healing and cognitive function while enhancing energy efficiency. Cost: Free and open to the public. Contact: Kelly Cunningham, 530-747-3824. E-mail: kcunning@ucdavis.edu or go to CLTC.UCDavis.edu

February 22-24, 2012 - Commercial Lighting Control Systems - (Rockleigh, NJ)

Crestron University is offering its “Commercial Lighting Control Systems” training. To be held at Crestron’s worldwide headquarters in Rockleigh, NJ. See (Jan 22-24).

February 23-24, 2012 - Commercial Lighting Control Systems - Specifiers - (Rockleigh, NJ)

Crestron University is offering “Commercial Lighting Control Systems - Specifiers” training. Held at Crestron’s Headquarters, Rockleigh, NJ, this class provides intensive training in the latest innovations in lighting control systems. Discussions include architectural dimming systems, power switching systems, room-building-enterprise control solutions, Dali, integrated building technology solutions and more. Cost: free to lighting control specifiers (meals, hotel, and transportation are included). 2 AIA and 14 CEUs available. Contact: Shayna Bramley, E-mail: sbramley@crestron.com.

February 28, 2012 - Lighting Solutions for Education Facilities - (Berkeley, CA)

Acuity Brands presents “Lighting Solutions for Education Facilities.” Held at the Center for Light & Space, Berkeley, CA, the course assists in strategic lighting design for school applications that complements the space, enhances classroom learning, and provides overall quality and efficiency of illumination to meet the needs of teachers and the classroom, while providing energy management solutions for the facility. This course is geared to lighting designers, interior architects, facility engineers and school board executives. Learn lighting and controls solutions that enhance your own project specification and implementation skills. Cost: $150 per person (includes lodging, on-site catering and ground transportation). Contact: Tricia.Foster@AcuityBrands.com

February 29, 2012 - Lighting Solutions for Exterior Spaces - (Berkeley, CA)

Acuity Brands presents “Lighting Solutions for Exterior Spaces.” Held at the Center for Light & Space, Berkeley, CA, this seminar enables participants to identify lighting solutions for exterior applications that deliver quality illumination while enhancing the aesthetics of the outdoor lighted environment. Learn to design and describe control strategies to meet the safety and security needs of exterior spaces while providing energy solutions for a variety of exterior applications. Enhance your own project specification and implementation skills. Cost: $150 (includes lodging, on-site catering and ground transportation). Contact: Tricia.Foster@AcuityBrands.com

March 2, 2012 - Illuminate Philadelphia, A Lighting Educational Conference 2012: Call for Speakers - (Philadelphia)

The IESNA Philadelphia Chapter is seeking experts in the lighting industry to present at Illuminate Philadelphia 2012. The conference will be held Monday, September 24, 2012 at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. Proposals must be submitted by March 2nd, 2012. For further details please download the CALL FOR SPEAKERS FORM today.

March 4-6, 2012 - 2012 IES/USGBC South Region Conference - (Birmingham, AL)

The South Region of the Illuminating Engineering Society and the Alabama Chapter of the USGBC invite you to the 2012 IES/USGBC South Region Conference "New Strategies for Sustainable Design: Lighting and LEED" to be held March 4th-6th, 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Perimeter Park Hotel in Birmingham, AL. Click here for more information.

March 7-8, 2012 - LED Exterior Lighting Solutions - (Peachtree City, GA)

Cooper Lighting Source is offering “LED Exterior Lighting Solutions.” Held at the Peachtree City, GA facility the class emphasis is on specific requirements and exceptions in LEED, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC and EPACT with a focus on the effects of color and brightness, lamps and LEDs, controls, criteria for equipment selection, energy legislation and EPACT. Gain an understanding of lighting legislation, current lamp and ballast technologies as well as LED solutions. Prerequisites: Completion of Lighting Fundamentals or a firm understanding of lighting basics. Cost: $350. 2 CEUs available. Contact: Karin Martin 630-513-8625; E-mail: Kmartin41@aol.com or webtools.cooperindustries.com/lighting/classes

March 12-14, 2012 - Industrial Lighting Seminar - (Granville, OH)

Acuity Brands presents the “Industrial Lighting Seminar.” Held at the Holophane Light & Vision Center, Granville, OH, this seminar is geared to lighting designers, distributors and maintenance personnel involved with industrial lighting facilities. Learn lighting terms; the importance of optical controls, electronic ballasts and lighting controls; and how to compare high-performing industrial lighting products. Tour a research facility and see how luminaires are designed and tested. Cost: $250 (includes lodging at the Granville Inn hotel, meals, and transportation from and to the Columbus, OH, airport.) Travel reimbursement available. Contact: Tricia.Foster@AcuityBrands.com

March 13-14, 2012 - LED Outdoor Lighting Workshop

GE is offering “LED Outdoor Lighting Workshop,” geared to landscape architects, park and recreation officials, safety directors, facility managers and others involved in specification or installation of exterior lighting. Application-oriented presentations feature lighting system selection criteria for facades, walkways, parking areas, landscape lighting, street lighting, monuments and signage. Themes include: sustainable design---energy conservation, control of light pollution, maintainability---and lighting for safety and security. Cost: $400. Contact: Richard Janis 216-266-2636 or E-mail: richardjanis@ge.com or go to www.gelighting.com.

March 21, 2012 - LEDucation 6 - (NYC)

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York (DLFNY) is offering “LEDucation 6” at the Hotel Pennsylvania, New York City. More than 2,000 members of the lighting design, architectural and engineering community are expected to attend the sixth annual educational event and expo on LED technology. A variety of credited programs are being offered and industry experts will address the latest issues, development and hot topics of the LED lighting industry. See the latest LED luminaires, controls and energy efficient designs and advancements from 90+ LED manufacturers. Exhibit hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Cost: free for DLF and IES members, $20 for all others (pre-registration required). Contact: www.dlfny.com or Leducation.org

March 22-23, 2012 - Commercial Lighting Control Systems

Crestron University is offering their “Commercial Lighting Control Systems” training. See (February 23-24).

March 27-28, 2012 - Lighting Retrofits

GE is offering “Lighting Retrofits,” geared to facility managers, engineers, specialists for energy services companies and those involved with specification and implementation of energy-saving strategies. Retrofits offer easy and direct ways to reduce energy consumption. Learn about energy legislation making a variety of lighting products obsolete and about products that offer the best retrofit solutions. Cost: $400. Contact: Richard Janis 216-266-2636 or E-mail: richardjanis@ge.com or go to gelighting.com

March 28-29, 2012 - Outdoor Lighting Institute 2012 - (Troy, NY)

The Lighting Research Center is offering Outdoor Lighting Institute 2012 to be held at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. This hands-on, practical course teaches engineers, lighting designers, municipal officials, utility personnel, and others how to effectively design, specify, and commission energy-efficient outdoor lighting installations for a variety of sites and locations including streets and roadways, parking areas, parks, pedestrian areas, and other locations. 2 CEUs and a certificate is available. Contact: http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/education/outreachEducation/OutdoorInstitute.asp.

March 29-31, 2012 - IES Roadway Lighting Committee (RLC) - (Toronto, Canada)

The IES Roadway Lighting Committee (RLC) will hold its spring meeting at the Holiday Inn Toronto International Airport, Toronto, Canada. The RLC is responsible for developing and writing technical documents related to lighting public roads, including tunnels and underpasses, parking lots and toll plazas. Contact: William A. Smelser, 519-856-0377, E-mail: bill.smelser@acuitybrands.com.

April 2-4, 2012 - Distributor Seminar - (Granville, OH)

Acuity Brands presents “Distributor Seminar.” Held at the Holophane Light & Vision Center, Granville, OH, this seminar starts with the fundamentals of lighting optics and ballast operation. Distributors learn to track and check order status with MyHolophane.com and the benefits of metal-halide and fluorescent lighting in industrial applications. Discover high-performing and easy-to-maintain Holophane products. See a working glass plant and tour a research facility to see how luminaires are designed and tested. Cost: free (includes lodging at the Granville Inn, ground transportation from and to Columbus, OH, airport and on-site catering.) Airfare is not included. Contact: gsubisak@holophane.com

April 18-20, 2012 - Commercial Lighting Control Systems - (Rockleigh, NJ)

Crestron University is offering its “Commercial Lighting Control Systems” training. The class is held at Crestron’s worldwide headquarters in Rockleigh, NJ. See (February 23-24).

May 1-3, 2012 - LED Lighting Institute 2012 - (Troy, NY)

The Lighting Research Center is offering LED Lighting Institute 2012 to be held at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. In this hands-on seminar participants will learn the basics of LED technology and build an understanding of LED system integration issues involving electrical, optical, and thermal characteristics of LEDs and how to measure and evaluate LEDs, LED systems, and how to compare LED technologies from a variety of manufacturers. Participants will also design, build, and evaluate their own LED fixtures. 3 EUs and a certificate in LED Lighting is available. Contact: http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/education/outreachEducation/InHouseInstitute.asp.

May 1-3, 2012 - Fundamentals of Lighting

GE is offering “Fundamentals of Lighting.” Geared to newcomers to the lighting industry, this conference provides 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. Cost: $550. 1.5 CEUs available. Contact: Richard Janis 216-266-2636 or E-mail: richardjanis@ge.com or go to www.gelighting.com.

May 9-11, 2012 - LIGHTFAIR International 2012 - (Las Vegas, NV)

LIGHTFAIR International 2012, 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. Contact: www.lightfair.com

May 15-17, 2012 - Controls Training Workshop

GE is offering “Controls Training Workshop.” This course is designed to teach not only about GE control products but application of these products and will involve lab work where the student will wire several control circuits. The instructor will cover both NEMA and IEC products including, but not limited to, pushbuttons, starters and ASTAT solid-state starters with time spent on drives. Prerequisites are the Controls eLearning courses. Cost: $550. Contact: Richard Janis 216-266-2636 or E-mail: richardjanis@ge.com or go to www.gelighting.com

May 23-25, 2012 - Commercial Lighting Control Systems

Crestron University is offering its “Commercial Lighting Control Systems” training. See (February 22-24).

June 5-6, 2012 - Lighting for Healthcare Facilities

GE is offering “Lighting for Healthcare Facilities.” Geared to facility managers, designers and maintenance supervisors involved in specifying or maintaining lighting systems in a healthcare setting. Focus is on reducing energy and maintenance costs while maintaining or improving lighting quality. Topics include: lighting design strategies for patient rooms, nurses’ stations, operating rooms, medical diagnostics areas, offices and public areas; outdoor lighting techniques for enhanced safety and security; new developments in lighting equipment and controls and energy and disposal laws and regulations. Special topics include: lighting for the aging eye with guidelines for assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and a review of EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) issues within the healthcare environment. Cost: $400. 1.0 CEUs available. Contact: Richard Janis 216-266-2636 or E-mail: richardjanis@ge.com or go to www.gelighting.com

June 9-12, 2012 - Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2012 - (Guangzhou, China)

Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition 2012 will be held at the Import and Export Fair complex, Guangzhou, China. This show provides a one-stop platform offering the largest lighting industry forum in Asia continuing to attract more than 1,882 exhibitors and 71,000 in attendance from 117 countries/regions. Geared to lighting industry professionals, this event provides a marketing opportunity for face-to-face contact. Contact: Penny.troon@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.

June 18-20, 2012 - Specifier Seminar - (Conyers, GA)

Acuity Brands presents “Specifier Seminar,” held at the Center for Light & Space, Conyers, GA. See (February 20-22).

June 19-21, 2012 - LumeNet 2012 - (University of Sheffield, U.K.)

The Society for Light and Lighting, Velux, Thorn and Zumtobel are offering “LumeNet 2012.” Held at the University of Sheffield, U.K., this conference is geared to Ph.D. students in the first and second years of their research program studying lighting and related subjects. A panel of leading researchers will discuss how conclusions are reached, the experimental procedure you intend to use, how to improve it and how to identify important issues worthy of study. Students will be invited to present their research to gain critical feedback. The research panel comprises: Peter Boyce, Jens Christoffersen, John Mardeljevic, Mike Pointer and Jennifer Veitch. Cost: free (students are responsible for their travel and accommodations). Contact: Dr. Steve Fotios (+44 (0)114 222 0371 E-mail: lumenet2012@sheffield.ac.uk or www.lumen2012.group.shef.ac.uk

June 19-21, 2012 - Specifier Seminar - (Conyers, GA)

Acuity Brands presents “Specifier Seminar,” held at the Center for Light & Space, Conyers, GA. See (February 20-22).

June 20-22, 2012 - Commercial Lighting Control Systems - (Rockleigh, NJ)

Crestron University is offering its “Commercial Lighting Control Systems” training. The class is held at Crestron’s worldwide headquarters in Rockleigh, NJ. See (Jan 22-24).

June 24-29, 2012 - Technology and Science of Lighting Conference - (Troy, NY)

The 13th International Symposium on the Science and Technology of Lighting (LS13) scheduled for June 24-29, 2012, in Troy, New York, hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center, the world's leading university-based research and education organization devoted to lighting. For more information please visit, http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/ls13/

July 16-18, 2012 - Product Workshop - (Conyers, GA)

Acuity Brands Lighting presents “Product Workshop,” held at the Center for Light & Space, Conyers, GA. See (January 30-February 1).

July 26 & 27, 2012 - Lighting Retrofits

GE Lighting & Electrical Institute Cleveland, OH is offering “Lighting Retrofits.” See (March 27-28).

July 31-August 2, 2012 - Fundamentals of Lighting - (Cleveland, OH)

GE Lighting & Electrical Institute Cleveland, OH is offering Fundamentals of Lighting. See (May 1-3).

August 7-9, 2012 - C&I Products 101 - (Cleveland, OH)

GE Lighting & Electrical Institute Cleveland, OH is offering C&I Products 101 (Distributor Training) (April 10-12).

August 21-23, 2012 - C&I Products 102 - (Cleveland, OH)

GE Lighting & Electrical Institute Cleveland, OH is offering C&I Products 102 (Distributor Training). See (March 13-15)..

August 23, 2012 - Visual Training - (Conyers, GA)

Acuity Brands presents “Visual Training.” Held at the Center for Light & Space, Conyers, GA, this session offers hands-on experience with “Visual Professional Edition.” Follow on computer (provided) as the instructor demonstrates how to create real-world applications. Learn how to use features of Visual 2.6; navigate the interface; create and modify models; and walk through an interior and exterior project step-by-step. Cost: free (includes lodging, ground transportation and on-site catering). Airfare not included. Contact: Tricia.Foster@AcuityBrands.com

August 28-30, 2012 - Advanced Selling Tools

GE is offering “Advanced Selling Tools.” This new course is designed for the lighting professional who wants concise updates on new lighting systems, metrics, applications, calculation tools, key industry issues and more. Participants learn about LED solutions, evaluation of indoor and outdoor luminaire performance, advanced cost of light considerations, fluorescent systems update and lighting control strategies. Cost: $400. 1.0 CEUs available. Contact: Richard Janis 216-266-2636 or E-mail: richardjanis@ge.com or go to www.gelighting.com