John McBride, Holophane/Utility, Acuity Brands
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am EST
March 18, 2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am EST
Credits TBD
Intermediate
Line voltage controls have been used to provide on/off control of individual fixtures or banks of fixtures. Today, the advancements in low voltage, wireless, and network lighting controls have created an opportunity to decrease operational costs through scheduling, dimming, and remote troubleshooting. In addition to reducing operational costs and improving ROI, these new features can increase the safety of maintenance staff and reduce administrative costs.
A basic understanding of outdoor lighting controls is recommended
Learning Objectives
- Recognize how technology can improve lighting controls
- Describe the technology that is changing outdoor lighting controls
- Summarize additional benefits of network lighting controls
- Differentiate prescriptive and performance methodologies of specification and select the right platform for your application
Speaker
John McBride
VP Sales
Holophane/Utility, Acuity Brands
John is the Vice President of Controls at Acuity Brands Lighting. He, and his team are responsible for promoting lighting control solutions, training, and product selection for the Holophane/Utility channel. He works closely with the other divisions of Acuity to simplify applications and provide insight on customer trends. Over the past 3 years, John has focused on implementing Network Lighting Controls and Smart City strategies for customers that are moving beyond stand-alone photocontrol applications. John has more than 32 years of experience in the lighting and controls industry with eight years in electrical design and over 24 years in lighting controls sales and management.