Lighting's Next Big Problem - Andrea Wilkerson + Rachel Fitzgerald
Description
LEDs were supposed to last forever. But what happens when they don’t?
Host Sam Koerbel talks with Rachel Fitzgerald (Stantec) and Andrea Wilkerson (PNNL) about a growing crisis: the lack of replaceable components in LED systems. From failing fixtures in schools and offices to flickering tubular LEDs and the fluorescent phase-out, this conversation calls for real accountability from manufacturers, reps, and the supply chain.
👉 Why listen?
Learn why warranties aren’t enough
Hear how schools, hospitals, and offices are struggling with maintenance
Get the truth about Type B tubular LEDs and flicker
Understand how “right to repair” could shape lighting’s future
This is thought leadership with a challenge: the industry must act before failures pile up.
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