ILLI Fall 2026 Intensive Course
August 13, 2026

After a successful Course in Virginia Beach, ILLI returns to El Monte Sagrado in Taos, New Mexico for the Fall 2026 Intensive Course, five days of immersive learning, hands-on field work, and mentorship from some of the industry's most respected professionals. While the Spring 2025 Intensive Course attendees created amazing display areas, we felt we barely touched on the opportunities for lighting design that are at El Monte Sagrado. Read more

Electroindustry Supports 2.35 Million Jobs and More Than $375 Billion for U.S. Economy
August 11, 2026

The U.S. electroindustry is playing an increasingly critical role in meeting rising electricity demand, strengthening the domestic industrial base, and powering America’s future, according to new analysis from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). The new economic impact data show the U.S. electrical manufacturing industry, which has invested more than $200 billion in domestic production since 2018, supports 2.35 million American jobs, contributes more than $375 billion to U.S. economy annually, representing 1% of total U.S. GDP. Read more