Education and Resources

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Whether you are new to the lighting industry or a seasoned lighting professional, you can rely on these resources to help you build your lighting knowledge and stay on top of the latest lighting trends.

Education/Resources

Conferences

Conferences

At the Lighting & Electrical Institute, you'll learn how to put light to work for you, creating energy-effective lighted environments that promote visual clarity, comfort, color quality and energy efficiency.

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Conference Schedule

Learning Central

Learning Central

All your lighting and electrical distribution learning needs in one place. Gain access to continuing education and online courses that will keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in the industries and allow you to earn CEU & LEU credits.

Learn about Light

Learn About Light

Discover more about lighting history and design. Explore our detailed specifying light and color information, and visit our Interactive Color Booth to help find the right light.

IES/ Photometric Downloads

Our IES photometric download files include measurements of light and related light qualities.

Tools / Software

Our GE Lighting Toolkit offers seven simple estimating tools to help your clients save energy and money. The GE Lighting Toolkit contains:
Simple Energy Estimator
Watts Per Square Foot Estimator
Lighting Layout Estimator
Fixture Replacement Estimator
Dimming System Watts Estimator
Cost of Waiting Estimator
Simple Life-Cycle Estimator

Literature Library

Literature Library

Download, view and print informative materials on GE Consumer & Industrial lighting products. Includes product catalogs, brochures and sell sheets, ballast information, testimonials, and newsletters.

Environmental
Environmental Information Center

Find the latest information on energy and environmental policies, including the ENERGY STAR® Building Rating System and LEED® Certification. Also find information on federal and state legislation, environmental and technical reference data including MSDS sheets, TCLP test results and Technical White Papers.


GE Edison Award
GE Edison Award Program

The GE Edison Award, an annual program sponsored by GE, recognizes excellence and quality in professional lighting designs that employ significant use of GE light sources (lamps and/or LEDs). Call for Entries


Lighting Glossary

Find the terms you need in the largest, most accurate Lighting Glossary on the internet.