Illuminating Engineering Society
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The Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), is an industry-backed, not-for-profit, learned society that was founded in New York City on January 10, 1906.[1] The IES's stated mission is "to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public".[3]
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Formation | 1906; 118 years ago (1906)[1] |
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Legal status | Not-for-profit organization |
Purpose | To communicate information on all aspects of good lighting practice |
Headquarters | New York City, New York, United States |
Membership (2019) | 7,869[2]:ā21ā |
Official language | English |
President | Billy Tubb |
Vice President | Wilson Dau |
Treasurer | Ira Rothman |
Executive Director | Colleen Harper |
Website | www![]() |
Since 1906, when the IES was legally incorporated, the IES has always been known as the "IES". However, in 1981 the 6th edition IES Lighting Handbook published the phrase, "Illuminating Engineering Society of North America("IESNA"). The "IESNA" moniker persisted until it was removed in 2010 when the 10th Edition of Lighting Handbook was released. The IES is a global organization with sections worldwide and solely related to North America.
The Society is headquartered in New York City. The IES is divided into approximately 100 local sections.[1]