Sterling Lighting, LLC

09/02/2026

Labor Day Shipping Update

Sterling Lighting will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day.
Place your orders by Friday, Sept. 4 at 2pm ET to ensure they ship before the holiday.

We will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8

08/28/2026

We’re proud to welcome Dr. Tony Esposito as a featured speaker at Summit 2026.
An award-winning lighting researcher, educator, and industry leader, Dr. Esposito brings extensive experience at the intersection of architectural lighting, human health, and evidence-based design.
He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and is the Founder and Head Research Scientist of Lighting Research Solutions LLC. Throughout his career, his work has helped influence lighting standards, industry products, and professional certification programs.
We look forward to the insight and expertise he’ll bring to this year’s Summit.

08/27/2026

We're excited to announce our CEO Patrick Harders will be speaking at CEDIA Expo Thursday, September 5. Join the session at 10am to hear about how light quality, beam control, and documentation come together to produce a measured, repeatable perfect light. Patrick and our team will be out on the convention floor throughout the event so be sure to stop by and say hello!

08/22/2026

The Summit is 3 weeks away. Are you in?

Our hotel block lifts August 23rd, so book today to secure your room.

08/21/2026

Learn more about our diagramming & rendering options at www.sterling-lighting.com

08/19/2026

Meet one of our Summit 2026 speakers: Emily Gorecki.
With 19 years of experience across residential, commercial, and landscape lighting; Emily brings together aesthetic vision and technical expertise to create innovative, functional, and efficient lighting solutions. For the past 14 years, she has successfully led her own lighting design company. She also serves as a Board Member of the International Landscape Lighting Institute and previously taught Architectural Lighting Design Fundamentals and Practices at the University of New Haven and Tunxis University. We’re excited to welcome Emily and the knowledge, creativity, and industry experience she’ll bring to Summit 2026.

08/12/2026

THE LIGHTING LAB | Sterling Summit 2026. We are ONE MONTH AWAY - Get your ticket today - www.sterling-summit.com

07/21/2026

You can catch Patrick Harders tonight as he participates in the AOLP State of Industry webinar. AOLP members get access for free!

Tonight’s the night! 𝗔𝗢𝗟𝗣’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 2026 webinar is happening from 6:00–7:00 PM EST!

If you want a clear, current read on what’s changing in outdoor lighting—and practical takeaways you can apply right away—join us live tonight.

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 | 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: $𝟯𝟬
Register here: https://aolpilluminate.org/event-calendar/

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: If you haven’t registered but would like to attend, you’ll receive the webinar link via an official AOLP email.

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 6pm - 8pm EST
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://aolpilluminate.org/event-calendar/

07/19/2026

Leadership isn't just about setting direction, it's about inspiring others to pursue excellence.

Today we celebrate Patrick Harders, co-owner of Sterling Lighting. Thank you for your vision, your dedication to innovation, and your unwavering commitment to elevating both our team and the landscape lighting industry.

Happy Birthday from all of us at Sterling Lighting!

07/01/2026

Sterling Lighting will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.

If you have projects on the schedule, we encourage you to place your orders before the holiday to help ensure pre-holiday shipping.

We wish you, your family, and your team a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend.