IES Twin Cities

03/03/2026

Please join IES MSP either in-person or virtually on Tuesday, March 10 at 5:00 pm for the "Functional Lighting for Media-Enabled Spaces" program. We will be looking at the evolution of commercial spaces and the need for "hybrid" and spaces that have special lighting requirements.

Michael Zihmer of Brightlines will discuss design elements and concerns for spaces utilizing video, the increase of hybrid spaces and uptick of clients asking for lighting design with a special attention to how lighting impacts video performance and quality. We will also be discussing topics including Flicker, 3-point lighting Principle, Color Science, Horizontal vs. Vertical Illuminance, Acoustics, Code Compliance & Tunable White.

This presentation is pending approval for 1 CEU.

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Schedule:
In-person attendees arrive and social time with appetizers and drinks: 5:00 pm
Presentation: 6:00-7:00 pm

In-Person Attendee Location:
MRL Office
2408 W. Territorial Road
Saint Paul, MN 55114

Virtual Attendees: Connection information will be sent prior to the event to all registrants.

Register: https://lnkd.in/gzsqPxdN

02/16/2026

It’s that time of year 💡 Fundamentals of Lighting is back and it’s time to register!

Registration Details:
Registrations with payment due by Wednesday, March 4. Inquiries for registration should be directed to Ann Kvaal at iestwincities@gmail.com

Class Fees: Series:
$475 IES Members
$575 Non-Members
$275 Students
(IES membership must be held in individual’s name (not company membership) to receive the member rate)

Single Course:
$125 IES Members
$150 Non-Members
$75 Students
(no textbook or course certificate available for single courses)

Location:
Viking Electric Supply, Training Room
451 Industrial Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(Please note that NO food is permitted in the Training Room)

Date & Time
Mar 12, 2026 - May 14, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details:
Viking Electric Supply
451 Industrial Boulevard Northeast
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

02/10/2026

Happening this afternoon— Please join IES MSP either in-person or virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 4:30 pm for the “Community Sensitive Sports Lighting” program. This presentation brings awareness to the topic of light pollution. The leading organization on all things light pollution related, Dark Sky International, will be introduced along with the five principles of responsible outdoor lighting at night. Information about the Dark Sky Approved Sports lighting program will be covered in depth.

Learning objectives:
- Overview what is light pollution and who is Dark Sky International.
- Identify the impacts on communities from poorly designed outdoor sports lighting.
- Understanding the required criterial to be certified as a Dark Sky Approved Outdoor Sports Facility.
- Learn about the process to become Dark Sky Certified.
- Learn the benefits of acquiring Dark Sky Certification.

This presentation is pending approval for 1 CEU.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026

Schedule:
In-person attendees arrive and social time: 4:30 pm

Presentation:
5-6 pm

In-Person Attendee Location:
Pulse Products
6130 Blue Circle Dr.,
Minnetonka, MN 55343

Virtual Attendees: Connection information is included in the downloadable calendar file and will be sent prior to the event to all registrants

01/20/2026

Today is the day! IES MSP and NCEES in-person / virtual “Lighting Code and Energy Compliance” program.

Learning objectives to look forward to:
- Overview of the various energy codes in the Midwest and across the country
- Overview of MN Energy Code and the MN Code Cycle
- Deep Dive into MN Energy Code including:
-Occupancy Sensor Requirements
-Daylight Harvesting Requirements
-Dimming and Switching Requirements
-Plug Load/Receptacle Controls
-Exterior Lighting Control Requirements
- Examples of how to meet or exceed these requirements with real world examples
- How MN Energy code differs from codes in ND, SD, IA and WI
- Overview of design resources available
- Important do’s and don’ts in lighting controls designs how to evaluate and select fixtures that minimize environmental impact while maintaining performance and aesthetics.

This presentation is pending approval for 1 CEU.

Schedule:
In-person attendees arrive and grab box lunch: 11:15 am - 11:30 am
Presentation: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Questions: 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

In-Person Attendee Location: KFI Engineers
670 County Road B West, Roseville, MN 55113 - Box lunch will be provided
Virtual Attendees: Connection information will be sent prior to the event to all registrants

See you soon!

12/05/2025

Please join IES MSP virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at noon as we partner with RAB Lighting for an in-depth exploration of the key factors to consider when specifying sustainable luminaires for modern lighting projects. Participants will learn how to evaluate and select fixtures that minimize environmental impact while maintaining performance and aesthetics.

This presentation is approved for 1 AIA or CEU.

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025

Via Zoom: Connection information will be sent prior to the event to all registrants

Investment:
Member: $15
Non-Member: $25
Student: $5

Register:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/sustainable-luminaires-december-9-2025-tickets-248469

12/02/2025

https://mailchi.mp/83efa2d3935e/0soeaaamrg-18253443

Please join IES MSP virtually on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at noon as we partner with RAB Lighting for an in-depth exploration of the key factors to consider when specifying sustainable luminaires for modern lighting projects. Participants will learn how to evaluate and select fixtures that minimize environ...

11/05/2025

Please join IES MSP for a "Implementing CIN/SOO Documentation for Lighting Control Systems" program on Tuesday, November 11 from 4:30-6:30 pm at Lucky 13’s in Roseville.

The CIN/SOO Documentation for Lighting Control Systems standard was introduced in 2022 to establish best practices for developing lighting control system documentation. This presentation is based primarily on the content of ANSI/IES standard LP-16-22, which the IES introduced in 2022. This standard was created in response to consistent issues caused by a lack of clear communication of project goals, design concepts, and specific instructions for implementation for lighting control systems. We are going to cover the essential What, Who, When, and How of this standard.

Register at:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/implementing-cin-soo-documentation-for-lig-tickets-243984

07/24/2025

05/06/2025

https://mailchi.mp/7a4c7126db86/0soeaaamrg-18248643

02/17/2025

Thank you to all that attended the IES MSP / St. Paul “Light Pollution: Causes, Impacts, Solutions” event last week. This was a very beneficial event to learn about Starry Skies North and about the current state of light pollution around the state of MN.

A special thank you to Todd Burlet for giving this presentation!

02/05/2025

Register now for the upcoming IES Fundamentals of Lighting Series

Class schedule is below along with the dates and pricing.

Location: Viking Electric Supply, Training Room, 451 Industrial Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Register Here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/fundamentals-of-lighting-2025-tickets-204083

01/29/2025

Please join IES MSP for a “Lighting Pollution: Causes, Impacts, Solutions” program on Tuesday, February 11 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm featuring Todd Burlet of Starry Skies North.

Location:
Lucky’s 13 Pub Roseville
480 Fairview Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113

Appetizers and drink ticket will be provided.

Please register by Friday, February 7, 2025

Register here: https://www.simpletix.com/e/light-pollution-causes-impacts-solutions-2-tickets-203152