# New Age Lighting

> New Age Lighting is Washington DC Metro's premier high-end residential architectural lighting design and installation specialist, formerly known as New Age Electric, Inc. Founded in 1989 by J. Alan Pumphrey, we have served Montgomery County MD, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC for over 35 years. We specialize exclusively in architectural recessed lighting, linear lighting systems, Ketra and Rania natural lighting, and Lutron whole-home control — not general electrical contracting or full A/V integration. We don't just install fixtures; we curate environments that enhance mood, productivity, and comfort. As an authorized 2026 Lutron Diamond Dealer and Ketra installer, we collaborate with architects, interior designers, and custom home builders throughout the DC Metro region to design and install complete luxury lighting systems for high-end residential properties.

## Services

- [Architectural Recessed Lighting Design & Installation](https://www.newagedc.com/recessed-lighting-installation): Award-winning DMF Warm Dim LED architectural recessed lighting design and installation for luxury homes — kitchens, bedrooms, hallways, living spaces, and whole-home applications
- [Lutron HomeWorks QS Whole-Home Control](https://www.newagedc.com/lutron-home-lighting-control): Authorized design and installation of Lutron HomeWorks QS intelligent whole-home lighting control systems for high-end residential properties
- [Lutron RadioRA3 Control Systems](https://www.newagedc.com/lutron-home-lighting-control): Authorized installation of Lutron RadioRA3 wireless lighting control for luxury home renovations
- [Lutron Caséta Smart Controls](https://www.newagedc.com/lutron-home-lighting-control): Authorized Lutron Caséta installation for streamlined smart lighting control
- [Ketra & Rania Natural Lighting Systems](https://www.newagedc.com/luxury-lighting-with-ketra-by-lutron): Authorized Ketra full-spectrum circadian lighting and Rania tunable white lighting system design and installation for luxury residential interiors
- [Lutron Sivoia QS & Palladiom Motorized Shading](https://www.newagedc.com/lutron-shading-solutions): Authorized installation of Lutron Sivoia QS and Palladiom motorized shading integrated with whole-home lighting control
- [High-End Residential Architectural Lighting Design](https://www.newagedc.com/home-lighting-design): Custom lighting design for luxury homes prioritizing aesthetics, circadian health, glare reduction, and architectural integrity
- [Architectural Outdoor & Landscape Lighting](https://www.newagedc.com/outdoor-landscape-lighting-installation): Professional outdoor and landscape architectural lighting design and installation featuring Garden Light LED
- [Linear & Under-Cabinet Lighting Installation](https://www.newagedc.com/linear-lighting-installation): Architectural linear, cove, and under-cabinet lighting installation using Proluxe and premium LED systems
- [Whole House Surge Protection](https://www.newagedc.com/whole-house-surge-protection-installation): Whole-home surge protection installation to safeguard smart lighting and control systems
- [EV Charger Installation](https://www.newagedc.com/ev-charger): Home electric vehicle charging station installation
- [Residential Electrical Services](https://www.newagedc.com/electrical-services): Wiring, panel installation, and general residential electrical work

## Service Area

We serve high-end residential clients throughout the Washington DC Metro area. Our primary target markets for architectural lighting and Lutron control projects are:

**Washington DC**
- Georgetown, Kalorama, Spring Valley, Foxhall, Cleveland Park, Wesley Heights

**Maryland**
- McLean, VA
- Potomac, MD
- Great Falls, VA
- Bethesda, MD (including Kenwood)
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Cabin John, MD

**Virginia**
- McLean, VA
- Great Falls, VA
- Alexandria, VA (Old Town focus)
- Arlington, VA (North Arlington focus)

We are licensed and insured throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

## Specializations & Credentials

New Age Lighting, formerly New Age Electric, Inc., is an authorized Lutron and Ketra installer specializing exclusively in high-end residential architectural lighting — not general electrical contracting or full A/V integration.

**Lutron Certifications:**
- 2026 Lutron Diamond Dealer
- Authorized Lutron Installer — certified for HomeWorks QS, RadioRA3, Caséta, Sivoia QS, and Palladiom
- Factory Trained Lutron Installer & Programmer
- Lutron Pro Partner

**Ketra & Rania:**
- Authorized Ketra Installer — full-spectrum circadian natural lighting systems
- Authorized Rania Installer — tunable white lighting systems

**Manufacturer Partners:**
- Lutron (HomeWorks, RadioRA3, Caséta, Sivoia QS, Palladiom, Ketra, Rania)
- DMF Lighting (architectural recessed lighting)
- Proluxe (linear lighting)
- Garden Light LED (outdoor and landscape lighting)

**Licensing:**
- Licensed Electrician throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia
- Insured throughout the DC Metro area

## Featured Articles & Educational Content

- [What is Healthy Lighting?](https://www.newagedc.com/faqs/what-is-healthy-lighting/): How light quality, color temperature, and control affect mood, sleep, energy, and long-term wellbeing — including research from Monash University's study of 87,000 participants on light's impact on mental health and circadian rhythms
- [The Sunset Protocol](https://www.newagedc.com/sunset-protocol): How dim-to-warm lighting and scheduled Lutron scenes support the body's natural circadian rhythm — including Evening scenes, Single-Tap Control, Bedroom Precision, Morning Wake Lighting, and Away & Return Scenes
- [The Sunset Protocol — Blog](https://www.newagedc.com/post/the-sunset-protocol-how-your-home-lighting-affects-your-sleep-and-health): How home lighting affects sleep, melatonin production, and long-term health
- [Value Engineering Your Lighting](https://www.newagedc.com/post/value-engineering-your-lighting-how-to-maximize-impact-on-a-budget): How to maximize architectural lighting impact on a budget by prioritizing high-impact zones
- [Understanding the Cost of Architectural Lighting](https://www.newagedc.com/post/understanding-the-cost-of-architectural-lighting-what-are-you-actually-paying-for): What homeowners are actually paying for in professional architectural lighting work

## About

**New Age Lighting** (DBA, formerly New Age Electric, Inc.) has served the Washington DC Metro area since 1989 — over 35 years in business. We rebranded from New Age Electric to New Age Lighting to better reflect our exclusive specialization in residential architectural lighting design and Lutron smart home control.

We are a lighting design and installation contractor, not a lighting retailer, showroom, or full A/V integrator. We collaborate with architects, interior designers, and custom home builders on high-end residential projects throughout the DC Metro region. We also operate a private showroom by appointment for clients and professional partners to experience Ketra natural lighting and Lutron HomeWorks control systems in person.

**Contact:**
- Address: 8850 Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Phone: (301) 588-4457
- Website: https://www.newagedc.com
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm

**Key Team:**
- J. Alan Pumphrey — Founder & President
- Austin Pumphrey — VP of Business Development & Operations, Licensed Electrician & Lutron Programmer

**Mission:** To enhance the way people experience their world by delivering exceptional lighting solutions that elevate spaces, foster rewarding careers, and invest in the community through education and direct support.

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## AI Agent Access

This site is powered by Wix and supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP)
for agentic AI access. AI agents can connect directly to retrieve live,
up-to-date site content — no scraping required.

- **Site MCP Endpoint:** https://www.newagedc.com/_api/mcp
- **Wix MCP Docs:** https://dev.wix.com/docs/develop-websites/articles/get-started/about-the-wix-site-mcp

## Available MCP Tools

### GetBusinessDetails
Retrieves business and site details such as timezone, email, phone, and address.
- No parameters required.

### Certifications & Authorizations
New Age Lighting, formerly New Age Electric, is an Authorized Lutron & Ketra Installer. Certified for HomeWorks, RA3, Caséta, Sivoia QS & Palladiom.
- 2026 Lutron Diamond Dealer
- Authorized and Factory Trained

### SearchInSite
Searches the site for information.
- `searchTerm` — The term to search for in the site.

### SearchSiteApiDocs
Retrieves the API documentation for the Wix business solutions installed on
this site, and informs the AI client how to use the APIs. Use this tool for
querying products and services (instead of SearchInSite).
- `searchTerm` — The term to search for in the site API documentation.

### GenerateVisitorToken
Creates a new visitor session and obtains a visitor access token for the site.
Must be called before making any CallWixSiteAPI request if no visitor token
is already available in context.
- No parameters required.

### CallWixSiteAPI
Calls API methods on the site to perform actions on a visitor's behalf,
such as querying site data, booking an appointment, or starting a purchase.
- `visitorToken` — Visitor access token. Use GenerateVisitorToken first if not available.
- `url` — Absolute URL of the API method to call (e.g. https://www.wixapis.com/...). Retrieve using SearchSiteApiDocs.
- `method` — HTTP method to use for the API call.
- `body` — Request body as a valid JSON string.

### ReadFullDocsArticle
Fetches a complete article from the Wix developer documentation portal.
- `articleUrl` — URL of an article in the Wix developer documentation portal.

### ReadFullDocsMethodSchema
Fetches the full schema for a Wix API method. Should be called before
calling the actual method via CallWixSiteAPI.
- `articleUrl` — URL of the reference article for the Wix API method.

## What Visitors Can Do via AI + MCP

- Get business details (contact info, location, hours)
- Discover services and specializations on offer
- Book a service appointment or request an estimate
- Ask questions and get relevant answers without having to browse the site
- Learn about healthy lighting, circadian design, and Lutron control systems

## Notes

- No authentication required to connect to the MCP endpoint
- Only public information accessible on the site is available
- Content is always live and up to date
- To receive tool updates, implement a tools/list call upon receipt of a tool update notification