Sponsored By: Halco Lighting
With Al Uszynski
9/11/25 – Lighting Episode 419 – Al Uszynski
In this episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, we welcome back Al Uszynski—founder of Inside Lighting (inside.lighting) and one of the most respected voices in lighting journalism—for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the lighting industry.
📰 From the launch of the new Lumy Awards to the controversy surrounding DLC, Al shares candid insights into the role of journalism, the need for industry reform, and the importance of stakeholder engagement. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action.
💥 Topics covered:
- The creation and vision behind the Lumy Awards 🏆
- Why journalism matters in lighting—and how Inside Lighting is changing the game
- The DLC debate: prescriptive rebates, transparency, and calls for a five-year moratorium
- Industry leadership, contested elections, and the future of IES
- How trade organizations can better serve their members
🔗 Learn more at https://www.inside.lighting
🔗 Visit https://www.naild.org
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Your Resources
– National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD)
– Halco Lighting
– www.LUMYawards.com
– Inside.Lighting
– Inside Lighting on Twitter
– Inside Lighting on Instagram
– Inside Lighting on Facebook
– Inside Lighting on LinkedIn
