I migliori Lighting Controls podcast (2025)

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The Best Way to Control the Job is to Control the Job with Kenny Schutz 46:47

2d ago46:47

46:47

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, the team sits down with Kenny Schutz, Principal at Focus Lighting in New York. Kenny shares his journey from theater kid to architectural lighting designer, and how theatrical training uniquely prepares professionals for the world of lighting controls. 💡 Key Highlights: Why so many theater professio…

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Everyone has a Smartphone with Andrew Cardello & Mike Berube 57:26

10d ago57:26

57:26

In this episode, hosts Ron Kuszmar and Webster Marsh sit down with two industry leaders: Andrew Cardello (Resource Innovations) – Program implementer helping utilities and vendors maximize incentives. Mike Berube (Independent Electric Supply) – VP of Sales with 15+ years in the field, driving efficiency projects across New England. Together, they d…

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With Greater Power Comes Greater Responsibility with Kyle Hemmi 51:44

16d ago51:44

51:44

Why are lighting controls still such a tough sell? Kyle Hemmi from CLEAResult joins the podcast to unpack nearly 30 years of experience in energy efficiency, lighting, and HVAC integration — and he’s not sugarcoating it. In this episode, we dive into: ⚡ The real-world friction points for lighting controls adoption 💰 Why incentives and ROI still mak…

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Bring a Crash Cart with Dave Werry 57:59

22d ago57:59

57:59

Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! This time, we’re joined by industry veteran Dave Werry, who brings over a decade of hands-on experience in lighting systems, engineering, and field service. 🔦 What’s Inside: Dave’s journey from semiconductors to lighting controls Real-world challenges of lighting system start…

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All Hell Breaks Loose with Umesh Baheti 51:35

1M ago51:35

51:35

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Webster and Ron welcome back Umesh Baheti, SVP of Product and Engineering at MaxLite, to dive deep into the evolving world of lighting controls and smart building integration. Here's what you'll discover: 🏢 Trends in Lighting Controls Growing demand for better dimming and networked solutions Integra…

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No More Garage Sales, Put it in Their Hands with John Arthur Wilson 45:43

1M ago45:43

45:43

Tired of garage-sale trainings and overpromised systems? So is John Wilson. In this episode, we dive into how he's revolutionizing lighting controls education with hands-on demo boards, utility-backed workshops, and brutally honest market insights. 💥 What’s Inside: Why most controls education fails—and how John’s fixing it The myth of “easy-to-use”…

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LED: The Lighting Excellence Dojo with Bruce Clark 53:10

1M ago53:10

53:10

What if lighting education wasn’t just theory—but full-contact? In this episode, Bruce Clark, the “Lighting Sherpa” himself, returns to unveil the Lighting Excellence Dojo—a hands-on, immersive training ground where lighting pros don’t just talk the talk… they throw the punch. 🔥 What’s Inside: Why learning about lighting design is like reading abou…

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I Know It, So They Must Know It with Mitch Hefter 52:10

2M ago52:10

52:10

What do DMX512, LP6, LP16, and RP42 have in common? Mitch Hefter. In this powerhouse episode, the legendary standards-maker returns to break down the protocols, practices, and pitfalls of lighting controls — from entertainment tech to architectural chaos. 💡 Highlights include: The wild world of dimming methods and how your fixtures communicate LP6’…

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What Do You Want Your System To Do? with Nathan Williams 49:27

2M ago49:27

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In this episode, we welcome back Nathan Williams—lighting controls expert and founder of Williams Lighting Control Services—for a deep dive into the real-world challenges and triumphs of lighting control systems. From daylighting dilemmas to commissioning chaos, Nathan shares boots-on-the-ground insights that every designer, technician, and stakeho…

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It’s Complicated with Carol Jones 54:41

2M ago54:41

54:41

Carol Jones has seen the lighting industry from every angle—design, standards, mentorship, and advocacy. In this episode, she reflects on her journey from engineering to lighting leadership, including her pivotal role in advancing DALI. 💬 What you'll hear: - Carol’s early career and transition into lighting - Her work with IES and the development o…

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Come to Boston for Boston Lights 2025 with Bryan Lussier 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

In this episode, we welcome back Bryan Lussier—Lead Control Specialist at Apex Lighting and President of DLF New England—to talk all things Boston Lights, New England’s premier lighting design and technology show. 🔥 What’s Inside: The evolution of Boston Lights and what makes it a must-attend event Behind-the-scenes insights on curating seminars an…

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Finding the iPhone Level Disruption with Scott Rosenfeld 50:49

3M ago50:49

50:49

In this illuminating episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, we welcome Scott Rosenfeld, lighting designer at the Smithsonian Institution, for a deep dive into the art and science of museum lighting. Scott shares his journey from theatrical lighting to designing systems that protect priceless artifacts while enhancing the visitor experience. Disc…

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Make It Yours with Gary Meshberg and Harold Jepsen 47:53

3M ago47:53

47:53

Welcome back to the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this powerhouse episode, we’re joined by two industry legends, Gary Meshberg and Harold Jepsen, who dive deep into the evolving world of lighting controls and the groundbreaking new Sequence of Operations Matrix. 🔍 What’s the Matrix? The Sequence of Operations Matrix is a free, editable Excel-based …

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7 Points and 2 Parameters with Lyn Gomes 46:27

4M ago46:27

46:27

In this insightful episode, we welcome back Lyn Gomes—MEP Coordinator and President of the Building Commissioning Association—for a deep dive into the complexities of lighting controls, commissioning, and project coordination. 🔧 Topics Covered: The role of general contractors vs. subcontractors Why commissioning providers matter—and how budget impa…

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30 Seconds or 3 Hours with Chuck Cameron 51:06

4M ago51:06

51:06

Welcome back to the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Cameron—Northeast Regional Sales Manager at ETC and a true veteran of the lighting world. From his early days in theater lighting to shaping architectural lighting design and education, Chuck shares a fascinating journey through the layers of light, control syste…

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NAILD LS-C Recap with Chris O’Shea 41:34

4M ago41:34

41:34

In this special debrief episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, hosts Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O'Shea—who also happen to be instructors—recap the inaugural session of the Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) certification program (naild.org/ls-c/) hosted at Lightovation in June 2025. 🔥 Highlights from the episode: - 🧠 Behind the sc…

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NY Controlled 2025 with Nehal Youssef & Jennifer Mason 32:51

4M ago32:51

32:51

Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! This week, we're joined by industry leaders Jennifer Mason (Regional Sales Manager at QTL and VP of the Designer Lighting Forum of NY) and Nehal Yousef (Chairperson of NYControlled and Sales Manager at Diversified Lighting) for an in-depth conversation on the future of lighti…

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Start by Reading the Code with Gina Rodda 45:57

5M ago45:57

45:57

Energy consultant Gina Rodda joins the show to break down California’s Title 24 energy code and why understanding code is essential for lighting professionals. From reading the code to avoiding costly mistakes, Gina shares expert tips, real-world stories, and why proper documentation matters. 💡 Topics include: - Title 24 and ASHRAE 90.1 - Code comp…

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It Takes a Light Touch with Chris Bocchiaro 57:31

5M ago57:31

57:31

In this compelling episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, we welcome Chris Bocchiaro—a dynamic force in the lighting industry with a career spanning theatrical roots, integration expertise, and public-facing light art installations. 💡 From his beginnings in Boston theater to managing landmark lighting projects, Chris shares how inside sales laun…

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Separating the Dealer and the Distributor with Wes Hacking 47:41

5M ago47:41

47:41

🎙️ In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Webster and Ron sit down with Wes Hacking, a lighting control specialist at Cooper Electric, to unpack how distributors can evolve into high-value integrators. From Wes’s theatrical lighting roots to his hands-on lab in Manhattan, he shares how Cooper Electric offers design-build services, in-hou…

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It Takes Something More Than Nothing with Steve Mesh 1:01:57

6M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

💡 In this Lighting Controls Podcast episode, industry expert Steve Mesh unpacks a real-world retrofit project in a high-rise office where four lighting control systems were tested. The outcome? Only the quadrant using LLLCs (luminaire-level lighting controls) worked flawlessly. It’s a compelling case for smarter design, clearer documentation, and b…

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It Just Wants to Work with David Fox 51:05

6M ago51:05

51:05

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, our guest David Fox—Training and Outreach Specialist with ETC—dives deep into DMX512. He challenges the misconception that DMX512 is an unfamiliar protocol and explains its evolution from analog systems to a reliable, widely-used lighting control standard. From the history of saltwater dimmers to th…

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NEMA Academy is the New Education Express 57:26

6M ago57:26

57:26

Join us in celebrating our 100th episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this special milestone episode, we welcome Craig DiLouie from the Lighting Controls Association and Alexa Berger from NEMA to discuss the future of lighting education, workforce development, and technological innovation in lighting controls. We explore the transition from…

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Junction Boxes, Knockouts, and Plenum with Chris O’Shea 46:51

7M ago46:51

46:51

Lighting controls are evolving, but do we all speak the same language? Join Webster Marsh as he and Chris O'Shea from Control Force tackle the biggest terminology challenges in the industry. From different definitions across the U.S. and Europe to the confusion between "dimmer" and "controller," this episode uncovers why consistency in terminology …

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The Tipping Point with Ryan Krueger 47:49

7M ago47:49

47:49

In this episode, Ryan Krueger, Energy Efficiency Manager at EnerChange, shares insights on lighting controls, rebates, and energy optimization. With funding from utilities and the Minnesota Department of Commerce, he audits nonprofits at no cost to them in order to cut building energy costs. Ryan breaks down how utilities structure rebates, the ris…

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Nouns and Verbs with Andy Bull 48:31

8M ago48:31

48:31

Specializing in high-end residential and hospitality lighting design, Andy Bull shares insights on lighting controls, automation, and scene-based design—exploring how smart systems can enhance daily life. From residential vs. commercial lighting to educating clients on intuitive controls, this episode sheds light on optimizing spaces for function a…

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CYA with Adrienne Jones 47:33

8M ago47:33

47:33

In this engaging episode, Adrienne Jones, a seasoned professional with 26 years of experience in the lighting industry, takes center stage to share her wealth of knowledge. Here's what you can expect: 🔹 Design Build Explained: Adrienne uncovers the nuances of design build projects, emphasizing collaboration from the start to streamline processes an…

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You Hired Me for a Reason with Adam Levine 47:27

8M ago47:27

47:27

Like so many other lighting controls specialists, Adam originates from the theatrical lighting world, so he unabashedly loves DMX512. But don’t call it "DMX," lest the DMX512 police arrest you. But seriously, Adam talks about DMX profiles, charts, HSI, and the importance of the manufacturers putting all of this information and more on the cut sheet…

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Expectations, Expectations, Expectations with Chase Michael Rowe 52:12

8M ago52:12

52:12

“I want one button that turns everything off when I leave.” For Chase, in the high-end residential world, that is often where the conversation with a homeowner begins, and that is where the lighting controls design begins. These aren’t complicated multi-media building facades, but with the different expectation of what makes good lighting controls …

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To a Nail, Every Problem’s a Hammer with Sam Updike 50:54

9M ago50:54

50:54

“Architainment”. You might hate the term, but Sam has embraced it as it perfectly describes what he does. Coming from the theatre world, and tiring of tech week and the cue-to-cue’s, Sam moved into the 9 to 5(-ish) world of architectural lighting. He still holds onto that creative theatricality and applies it to theme parks, building facades, and b…

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From Tomahawks to Lighting Controls with Yoelit Hiebert 45:22

9M ago45:22

45:22

Every once in a while we get guests who worry that they won’t have something to say on the podcast. Yoelit Hiebert, an electrical engineer who worked on the Tomahawk weapons system, has plenty to say and it’s worth listening to. Working on something as complicated as a self guided missile, documentation is vital. While we’re not going to accidental…

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NAILD LS-C Specialist - Distribution - Installation with Chris O’Shea 27:35

9M ago27:35

27:35

Chris joins Webster and Ron to talk about the NAILD Lighting Specialist in Controls certification program. On this one, they are all three guests, because they are all three instructors for the program. If you’ve been wavering about registering, this podcast can help you decide if it’s for you. Webster is taking on the Specialist track, Ron the Dis…

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Hello, Goodbye, Where’s the Bathroom with Sara Schonour 48:55

9M ago48:55

48:55

Lighting controls are all about communication—between systems, between disciplines, and between people. But where do the lines of communication break down? Can you separate controls from lights? What is an integrator, and what does a bad one look like? When is the ideal time to bring an integrator into a project? Along with Sara, we dive into these…

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NAILD’s Lighting Specialist in Controls with Michael Colligan 35:07

9M ago35:07

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This one’s a bit different. Ron plays host to Michael Colligan AND Webster as they discuss the new NAILD Lighting Specialist in Controls training and certification program (naild.org/ls-c). Webster explains the “who, what, when, and where,” while Michael gives us the “why” from his perspective as a lighting distributor. This is about additional rev…

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Ride The Wave or Get Crushed with Chris Wolgamott 52:40

10M ago52:40

52:40

Chris comes to us from NEEA, Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. Energy savings from LED‘s is pretty much tapped out. Chris explains how utilities are now looking at lighting controls as the next evolution in conserving energy, and how they reach their goals. He enlightens us on how switching the time out on an occupancy sensor from 7 to 5 minute…

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All The Marbles with Lyn Gomes 48:03

10M ago48:03

48:03

Lyn is back earning her 3-times jacket! Lyn starts with the statement that nobody knows what they’re doing and we go from there. Lyn talks about the reason to use the term "commissioning provider" rather than agent or authority (Check out her blog post on the subject: https://kw-engineering.com/commissioning-titles-agent-authority-provider-one-righ…

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In the Room Where it Happens with Bryan Lussier 47:15

10M ago47:15

47:15

Recent changes from the IALD suggest that lighting designers can have their own controls teams. While this approach may work in some cases, Bryan raises some important considerations. Through our discussions on over 80 episodes of The Lighting Controls Podcast, we’ve explored the complexities and challenges that come with lighting control systems. …

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A Team Effort with Dan Weissman 45:54

11M ago45:54

45:54

Dan joins us from Lam Partners Architectural Lighting where they are “crafting luminous environments for people to spend their lives in.” That luminous environment requires lights, obviously, but also controls. That being said, Dan points out that the most successful projects are ones that have simple user interfaces. As Ron says, “You can have the…

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What do Lighting Controls and Cryptocurrency Have in Common? with Parker Allen 53:11

11M ago53:11

53:11

Parker comes to us from the Edison Report. He gives Webster and Ron a 30,000 foot view of the lighting controls industry. Looking in from the outside, Parker touches on the retrofit world, manufacturer reps, the national electrical grid, and even cryptocurrency. Parker Allen serves as a Manager at EdisonReport, a news website and media network dedi…

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DALI - It Keeps Coming Up with Avi Mor 49:16

11M ago49:16

49:16

Avi’s back! And he speaks his mind. Avi contends that the lighting designer should also design the controls. As he says, “If I pick what that thing is, then I gotta figure out how to turn it on and off.” Avi says that it also includes “Liminaire Number One,” by which he means the Sun. Yes, automated shades should also come under the purview of the …

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Don’t Charge Your Phone in this USB-C with Umesh Baheti 45:43

12M ago45:43

45:43

Umesh shares with us the latest at MaxLite. They haven’t always been in lighting controls. But from their beginnings in architectural lighting, they have evolved and are even setting the pace with lighting controls, especially with their unique use of USB-C connectors. Be aware that USB-C, in this application, is there to simplify the connection pr…

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Emergency Insurgency with Nathan Williams 47:53

1y ago47:53

47:53

Nathan has been digging into the National Electrical Code. He stresses the importance of verbiage in codes. A word as simple as “all” can have an enormous impact on interpretation. For example, Webster and Ron discuss with Nathan a weird transition in Texas electrical and mechanical rooms from using occupancy sensors to timer switches and how, if y…

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Smart Cities Can’t Operate Without AI with Marissa Wright 31:09

1y ago31:09

31:09

Marissa comes to us from Tondo Smart. “Smart” is in their name because they are on a quest to bring smart controls to roadways and outdoor areas. That is, possibly, the next frontier in lighting. We’ve saved as much energy as we can with LED’s, now it’s time to take the next step with controls. Marissa tells us about Tondo’s leadership in integrati…

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Would You Buy the Salad Without the Dressing with Dr. Shelley James 40:59

1y ago40:59

40:59

Dr. James joins us from across the pond. Dr. James strives to “build bridges between end users and lighting designers and specifiers and scientists and controls people.” She wanted to bring all these worlds together so much that she even learned to be an electrician. Her latest venture on the education front is a new podcast, “Thinking Differently …

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Because Capitalism with Shoshanna Segal 52:13

1y ago52:13

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Shoshanna figures the U.S. is 30 years behind Europe in adopting interoperable lighting controls. She has a very interesting take on why that is. It all comes down to a market structure issue. It seems Europe has figured it out with DALI and the U.S. is still not coming together for the good of the industry. Becaus…, well…, “because capitalism.” Sh…

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NAILD Lighting Controls Certification with C. Webster Marsh & Ron Kuszmar 46:40

1y ago46:40

46:40

If you are a distributor, a rep, a designer, or an electrician, you have dealt with lighting controls at some point. And they’re growing in the marketplace. You’re going to be dealing with them more and more. Now, you can meet a client, boost your credentials, and show proof that you have some expertise in the field because NAILD is offering a cert…

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The NEW Canada Light Expo with Gaurav Juneja & Tom Butters 42:10

1y ago42:10

42:10

Yes, there is a market north of the border! The Toronto area is huge and deserves its own lighting show. Gaurav saw the opportunity and jumped on it all the way from India. With his company, MEX Exhibitions, he plans to “provide a platform for the lighting community to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore the future of smart lighting, LED tech…

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It’s Easy to Underestimate the Ingenuity of a Fool with Javid Butler & Robert Bell 47:31

1y ago47:31

47:31

Javid and Robert are two guys who dive into the long, boring stuff of standards and protocols so you don’t have to. Because of them, you will know which cables and wires to use for your DMX512 projects. You have the ANSI E1.27-2 Task Group to thank for setting the standards for “Permanently Installed Control Cables for Use with ANSI E1.11 (DMX512-A…

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You Can’t Separate the Light From the Controls with Bruce Clark 51:01

1y ago51:01

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Bruce “The Lighting Sherpa” is not a “lighting controls guy by definition, by pedigree or by training,” but he certainly sounds like one. He knows enough to warrant us bringing him back for a second appearance. He is a lighting designer, educator, consultant and coach. With Bruce, we discuss custom integration, future proofing, what HTA stands for,…

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The DALI-lama Returns with Paul Drosihn 32:31

1y ago32:31

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Everything you ever wanted to know about standardized lighting controls, but were afraid to ask. Paul is back to give us a preview of the DALI North America Summit, taking place October 30th at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. You can expect an overview of DALI, a market update, a panel session, breakouts, and some technical training. And of …

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