Progress Report
What is the mission of the IES Progress Report?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021The IES Progress Report is designed to report significant developments to the membership each year at the annual Conference. Developments can include products, publications, tools or research in the field of illumination. During the Invitation to Submit, the IES Progress Committee reviews developments in the field of Illuminating Engineering and accepts those developments considered a...
Why are “Applications” no longer a category?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021When the Progress Committee began over 100 years ago there were few national organizations that recognized lighting applications. Now there are many organizations that were formed to solely represent applications. The category was eliminated to avoid duplication of efforts of other organizations.
What is the difference between “submitter information” and “contact information”?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021The submitter is the person who is actually submitting the electronic form (whether it is a company employee, an outside advertising company, etc). If the Progress Committee has a question about the form, we will contact the submitter. The contact person is the person who should receive public inquiries about the product after it is...
Who can I contact for guidance with the required information to complete a submittal form?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021If you have questions or want to discuss the form before it is submitted you may contact the IES Progress Committee Chair or through our email: iesprogresscommittee@gmail.com. Once you submit your form, it is assigned to an IES Progress Committee member. They should be your first point of contact followed by the Chair or our...
If my product is accepted, how am I able to use the IES Progress Seal on my collateral?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021If your product is accepted, you will receive a congratulatory letter from a Progress Committee member containing information on how to access the seal electronically. This seal may be used for the SPECIFIC product that was accepted and it may be used on any business collateral that is distributed. It may not be shown with...
What does “provide specific information on how your product is a technological advancement” mean?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021Very often we receive “significances” which are vague. Reasons such as “full color spectrum”, “long life”, “low profile”, “extensive product line”, etc. do not provide a specific reason as to why your product is superior to your competition. Please use more descriptive phrases such as “only lamp to provide both 100 CRI and a wavelength...
Why do I have to have an attachment for each significance listed?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021It helps the Progress Committee find the supporting data for each significance more easily. Each attachment is linked your significance number on the submittal form.
Are line extensions automatically accepted if the original product was accepted by the IES Progress Committee?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021The Progress Committee will accept a line extension if it is a significant advantage over what is currently available. The product must have unique features and cannot only just fill a hole in the current product line.
Do I need to supply a competitive matrix with my submittal?
Last Updated: May 20, 2021Yes. Acceptance by the Progress Committee is dependent on the submittal’s advancement in the lighting industry. No one knows better about the uniqueness of the submitted product than the submitter. The matrix is required so the members of the Progress Committee can have the best understanding of the differentiating features of the product. By comparing...