In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, Michael Colligan, Greg Ehrich, and Scott Wachter dive deep into the latest efforts to address light pollution through education and innovation in the lighting industry. Scott reveals the launch of Lighting Specialist: Darkness Restoration Part One, a pioneering training program designed to equip professionals with practical knowledge to mitigate night pollution in poor outdoor lighting design.
🔥 Topics Covered: - The behind-the-scenes creation of the 71-minute training course 🧠
- Why fixture certification alone isn't enough—and might be misleading ⚠️
- The importance of educating installers and designers on lighting specs 📘
- Regional successes in dark sky initiatives, from Georgia to Arizona 🌌
- Debates around the health impacts of LED lighting, featuring Mark Baker 👁️
- The role of nonprofits, corporations, and associations in shaping lighting legislation 🏛️
- How the lighting industry's lack of unified leadership is slowing progress ⏳
- Scott’s vision for future advanced modules and hands-on training 💡
💬 “At the end of this, you’ll have a certification that says you know your stuff.” – Scott Wachter
If you're a lighting professional, sustainability advocate, or just curious about the next frontier in outdoor lighting, this episode is a must-watch. 📅 Convention details, and more available at naild.org/ls-c
👍 Like, Subscribe & Comment — and join the conversation around restoring our night skies.
Connect with Scott:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wachter-5a3109113
https://restoringdarkness.com/darkness-news-update/
https://naild.org/lighting-industry-news-brief/
Sponsor: Keystone, www.keystonetech.com
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