IES Public Policy Activities
The IES public policy activities are guided by directives in a previous version of the strategic plan:
- Position IES as an advocate for quality lighting among the public
- Position IES as an advocate for quality lighting among Governmental entities
- Position IES as the “Lighting Authority” for legislative and regulatory activity
- Establish active, working relationships with other industry organizations
Position Statements
IES Position Statements are approved by the Society’s Board of Directors and reflect the Society’s official position on lighting-related issues that affect our community or the general public interest. They are often interpretations of content or use for IES Standards, however, they can also represent official IES positions on lighting issues generated outside of the Society. These position statements are developed by technical experts within our Standards Committees and the Board of Directors, and are free to use and disseminate.
PS-06-24: IES Position on Legislation and Ordinances for Outdoor Light at Night
PS-12-19: IES Position On UL RP 24480 Regarding Light and Circadian Entrainment
PS-11-18: IES Position on TM-30-18, IES Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition
PS-10-18: IES Position on LED Product Lifetime Prediction
PS-09-17: IES Board Position on AMA CSAPH Report 2-A-16, Human and Environmental Effects of Light Emitting Diode (LED) Community Lighting
PS-03-10: Effects of Exterior Lighting on Human Health