Staying Up to Date
The VLI news room provides up to date information on the most recent activities and announcements from the VLI. We will also publish news articles and industry information here on the newest topics. Check back frequently to stay informed.
News Items
Great Debate Class Throws out the Hype 5/18/2010
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Class forum designed as official debate, offers real-time, open solutions in lighting
May 19, 2010 – Funny how controversy draws a crowd; recent Miss America Pageant and the racy photos, LeBron James staying or going in Cleveland, Simon leaving American Idol, all subjects worth a debate. It isn’t celebrity news but the Venture Lighting Institute always draws a crowd to debate the most recent lighting trends in lighting design competing against the company’s niche technology, pulse start metal halide.
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Senate Energy Committee Passes NEMA-backed Efficiency Standards for Outdoor Lighting 5/6/2010
(ROSSLYN, Va.)—The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved legislation supported by NEMA that for the first time would set national energy efficiency standards for pole-mounted outdoor lighting. On March 10, 2010, NEMA testified before the committee in support of S 3059 National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010, particularly Section 6 on outdoor lighting.
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(ROSSLYN, Va.)—The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today approved legislation supported by NEMA that for the first time would set national energy efficiency standards for pole-mounted outdoor lighting. On March 10, 2010, NEMA testified before the committee in support of S 3059 National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010, particularly Section 6 on outdoor lighting.
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ASHRAE, IES Seek to Lighten Energy Use through Changes to Standard 90.1 11/20/2009
ATLANTA – Requirements to “lighten up” energy use and costs through fenestration, parking lot lighting and other proposed measures are being recommended for Standard 90.1.
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ATLANTA – Requirements to “lighten up” energy use and costs through fenestration, parking lot lighting and other proposed measures are being recommended for Standard 90.1.
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DOE Rules ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Our Nation's New Energy Standard Starting 2010 9/2/2009
The Department of Energy has recognized ASHRAE 90.1-2004 as the new national energy standard, superseding 90.1-1999 requiring all states to comply by December 30, 2010.
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The Department of Energy has recognized ASHRAE 90.1-2004 as the new national energy standard, superseding 90.1-1999 requiring all states to comply by December 30, 2010.
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Venture Lighting Institute Offers Online Program 5/27/2009
Online training offers alternative to traditional onsite training
STREETSBORO, OH (May 27, 2009) – As part of our continued effort to provide educational opportunities to the lighting community, the Venture Lighting Institute (VLI) is offering an online training series for free starting June 11 through the end of the 2009 year.
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Online training offers alternative to traditional onsite training
STREETSBORO, OH (May 27, 2009) – As part of our continued effort to provide educational opportunities to the lighting community, the Venture Lighting Institute (VLI) is offering an online training series for free starting June 11 through the end of the 2009 year.
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Venture Lighting Institute to host National IESNA Webcast 2/11/2009
The Effects of Light on Human Health and Behavior topic of webcast
STREETSBORO, OH (February 11, 2009) – As part of the continuing effort to provide educational opportunities to the lighting community, the Venture Lighting Institute (VLI) is hosting the IES Cleveland Chapter and local lighting professionals for the viewing of the National IESNA webcast “The Effects of Light on Human Health and Behavior” on March 11, 2009 from 6PM-9M.
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The Effects of Light on Human Health and Behavior topic of webcast
STREETSBORO, OH (February 11, 2009) – As part of the continuing effort to provide educational opportunities to the lighting community, the Venture Lighting Institute (VLI) is hosting the IES Cleveland Chapter and local lighting professionals for the viewing of the National IESNA webcast “The Effects of Light on Human Health and Behavior” on March 11, 2009 from 6PM-9M.
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No Seats in this Class; Nighttime Design will have you Standing 12/3/2008
Venture Lighting Institute takes new Approach to Class
STREETSBORO, OH (December 1, 2008) – Sitting in class all day long seem boring to you? You won’t have a seat at the VLI during this first class of 2009 because the agenda takes you on site tours, requires site surveys and has you designing parking lots!
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Venture Lighting Institute takes new Approach to Class
STREETSBORO, OH (December 1, 2008) – Sitting in class all day long seem boring to you? You won’t have a seat at the VLI during this first class of 2009 because the agenda takes you on site tours, requires site surveys and has you designing parking lots!
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Venture Lighting Institute Launches New Website Continuing with Growth Plan 11/24/2008
Website offers class information, online registration and features
The Venture Lighting Institute (VLI) continues with its strategic plan to compete with the best of the educational lighting centers in the nation. This month, the VLI launched a new website on Monday, November 24 offering interested attendees class information, educational credit opportunities and online registration.
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Website offers class information, online registration and features
The Venture Lighting Institute (VLI) continues with its strategic plan to compete with the best of the educational lighting centers in the nation. This month, the VLI launched a new website on Monday, November 24 offering interested attendees class information, educational credit opportunities and online registration.
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Great Debate Class Offers Perspectives on Competing Lighting Systems 10/7/2008
Debating seems like the common thing to do recently. Congress is debating major financial bailouts and our nation continues to watch the debates between the presidential candidates, so there’s no better time to debate on lighting trends than now.
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Debating seems like the common thing to do recently. Congress is debating major financial bailouts and our nation continues to watch the debates between the presidential candidates, so there’s no better time to debate on lighting trends than now.
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Venture Lighting Institute Transforms Into Global Metal Halide Center With Strategic Programs 9/26/2008
Amanda Foust, new director of the Venture Lighting Institute (VLI), has launched a strategic plan to make VLI the world’s leading education center for metal halide lighting solutions. Venture is the world’s only company that is wholly dedicated to the development and manufacture of metal halide lighting.
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Amanda Foust, new director of the Venture Lighting Institute (VLI), has launched a strategic plan to make VLI the world’s leading education center for metal halide lighting solutions. Venture is the world’s only company that is wholly dedicated to the development and manufacture of metal halide lighting.
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Venture Lighting Institute Grand Opening Draws Participants From Around The Country 8/12/2007
Venture Lighting International, the world leader in metal halide lighting technology, held grand opening celebrations for its educational facility, Venture Lighting Institute, and its metal halide education program. In late August and early September, agency principals from independent professional lighting agencies from all parts of the U. S. participated in 3 days of education, hands-on experience and discussions about various lighting methods and comparisons with metal halide technology.
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Venture Lighting International, the world leader in metal halide lighting technology, held grand opening celebrations for its educational facility, Venture Lighting Institute, and its metal halide education program. In late August and early September, agency principals from independent professional lighting agencies from all parts of the U. S. participated in 3 days of education, hands-on experience and discussions about various lighting methods and comparisons with metal halide technology.
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