What lighting trends should contractors be watching in 2026?

In this #podcast episode, Neil Peterson welcomes back David Shiller, Editor of LightNOW, to discuss the biggest shifts shaping the lighting industry, from dark-sky lighting compliance, tariff news, the fluorescent light ban, and broader market forces.

Topics We Cover

00:00 – Welcome & introduction to David Shiller, Editor of LightNOW

01:40 – The ongoing phase-out of fluorescent & HID lighting

03:16 – The rise of dark sky lighting & new state-level compliance laws

05:25 – Growth of selectable LED technology (wattage, CCT & optics)

08:35 – Tariffs, pricing shifts & real estate market impact

12:17 – Data centers, LED rebates & how rising electricity costs affect ROI

Links From The Show

📰 LightNOW – Industry News & Insightshttps://www.lightnowblog.com/

💡 LED Lighting Supply – Commercial & Industrial Lightinghttps://www.ledlightingsupply.com/

📩 Get a Custom Lighting Planhttps://www.ledlightingsupply.com/photometric-plan

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