From their website: NAILD is a national, nonprofit trade association driving lighting innovation through networking and education.

From their website: NALMCO® is committed to raising the professional level of its members and the performance of lighting systems by providing education, certification and networking opportunities for the lighting industry.

From their website:  The Columbia River Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers was started to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for sustainable development. Our local chapter generally meets in Portland, OR.

From their website: The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers represents the Puget Sound region.  Members come from various industries and occupations, with a common interest to promote energy efficiency throughout facility design, construction and operation.

From their website: AEE is a Non-profit organization dedicated to serving our members and other industry professionals who are working to improve energy efficiency to save energy, reduce GHGs, make buildings perform better, and help reach global goals for Net-Zero.

From their website: Established in 1906, the Illuminating Engineering Society is the recognized technical and educational authority on illumination. Our mission is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. We provide a variety of professional development, publications, networking and educational … Read more

Visit the US Department of Energy’s Solid State Lighting Program page. Information about the L-Prize and current research.

From their website:  Founded in 1977 by two U.S. senators who recognized the enormous opportunity of energy efficiency, the Alliance to Save Energy is a bipartisan, nonprofit coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders advocating to advance federal energy efficiency policy. Since 1977, we’ve played an integral role in nearly every major energy efficiency … Read more