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621 Recessed LED Downlight is being released by WILA Lighting to produce industry-leading color consistency.

The 22-watt, 1000 source Lumen luminaire has been engineered for specification grade applications where color consistency from fixture to fixture is demanded. The WILA LED Downlight achieves this with patented Cold Remote Phosphor technology developed by Xicato (R), Inc.

In an effort to comply with DOE codes and LEED standards set by the USGBC, WILA Lighting has solved the problem specifiers, architects and engineers have encountered for years with offering an energy-efficient luminaire with a maximum of + or - 50 Kelvin color temperature variance between fixtures.

While industry-standard LED binning structures allow for color points in a 7 step MacAdam Ellipse, WILA LED Downlights perform to less than a 2 step that is centered on the Black Body Locus at each CCT on the CIE1931 graph. This provides for a perfectly natural light appearance. WILA Lighting also offers a high CRI option with an impressive 95+ CRI. The 621 holds a UL damp listing and complies with LM79 testing standards and is currently undergoing LM80 testing.

WILA Lighting 621 Recessed LED Downlight is offered in 4" or 6" aperture. Multiple reflector beams, finishes and 16 different LiteOptic options allow for creative lighting design solutions.

CONTACT:
For detailed specifications, please contact David Derk of WILA Lighting at 714.259.0990 or visit   http://www.WilaLighting.com for all of WILA's energy-efficient, high-performance fixtures. Email: Dave@WilaLighting.com.

WILA Lighting has been establishing its reputation as an innovative market leader in the area of durable, aesthetic, high-performance and energy-efficient luminaires for decades. WILA specializes in the production of Intelligent light solutions incorporating a diverse variety of optics and radial louvers into their high-performing downlights.

Using lamping solutions such as Compact Fluorescent, Ceramic Metal Halide and LED, they have proven to be a true leader in energy-efficient, commercial downlight technologies. WILA Lighting is a global brand with factories in Europe and the United States.

WILA's North American sister company is Bruck Lighting Systems, an innovator of 7 different specification grade track lighting systems and track spot fixtures, decorative pendant lights, extensive LED offerings and now Energy Star fixtures. Bruck Lighting has been an innovator of energy-efficient LED fixtures for over 9 years.

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Osram Life-cycle Assessment has concluded that "LED lamps are already today more than five times more efficient than incandescent lamps and future technical achievements offer additional potential for the coming years."

Read the LED life-cycle research! The total LCA also shows that the LED lamp is one of the most environmentally friendly lighting products.

The life-cycle assessment looks at manufacturing, usage and end of life realities.

An OSRAM study monitored the life cycle of an LED and an LED lamp. It´s outcome made it clear - LED lamps need less than 2% of their energy consumption for their manufacture - over 98% are used for their task: illuminating the world.

Click here for more information about this study.

The aim of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors' LCA is therefore to analyse the environmental impact of an LED lamp over its entire life and to compare it with a compact fluorescent lamp and an incandescent lamp. The relevant material and energy supplies were determined in detail for all the LED lamp's components and production processes. Apart from a detailed analysis of each individual production stage, for LED chips and lamp housings, for example, these also include all necessary transports such as the transport of an LED lamp from its production site in China to its place of installation in Europe.

Apart from direct input of raw materials, the energy input, materials and emissions associated with the retrieval of resources are recorded. The results allow for conclusions not only on resource consumption and primary energy input but also acidification, eutrophication, the greenhouse effect, ozone depletion and toxicity.

The bottom line is that LED are efficient

In the first LCA, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors show that LED lamps are a genuine alternative to incandescent lamps, even when considering the cumulative energy input and environmental factors.

Often these fundamentally different lamps were compared based on their wattage. Conventional lamps with filaments are way behind diode lamps. A 40 Watt incandescent lamp, for example, can either be replaced by an 8W compact fluorescent light or, for some applications, by an 8W LED lamp, which means an energy saving of 80 percent.

In order to guarantee the comparability of results in the LCA, a lifetime of 25,000 hours was chosen as reference. The latest LED lamp generation (Parathom Classic A55 with Golden Dragon Plus LED) achieves precisely this rating. Therefore, 25 incandescent lamps (OSRAM Classic A 40W) with a lifetime of 1,000 hours and 2.5 fluorescent lamps (Dulux Superstar Classic A 8W) lasting 10,000 hours have to be used for a comparison.

Over 98 percent of the energy used to produce light

The study was done in collaboration with experts at Siemens Corporate Technology, Centre for Eco Innovations and shows that similar to compact fluorescent lamps with LED-based lamps over 98% of the energy used is consumed to generate light. Less than two percent is allocated to production. This has dismissed any concern that manufacturing of LED particularly might be very energy-intensive. In contrast to the primary energy consumption of incandescent lamps of around 3,300kWh, LED lamps use less than 700kWh. The bottom line is that LED lamps are therefore definitely more efficient than conventional incandescent lamps. Apart from this, the ratings that indicate the lamps' effects on the environment are consistently better than those for incandescent lamps. As the efficiency of LED continues to increase, LED lamps will be capable of achieving even better LCA results in future. Three independent experts are currently verifying the findings of the internal study.

A summary of the study is available at www.osram-os.com/life-cycle-assessment.

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LED outdoor lighting is growing in variety: Signs. Pathways. Architectural accents.  Safety lights. Even moving lights on vehicles!

I'm reminded of the old advertising slogan, "We'll leave the light on for you..."  Ourdoor lights are inviting, functional and have been contributing 24/7 to our national electrical grid load.

LED lights can lighten that load. 

Energy Star rated LED lights are now available to provide energy-saving and eco-friendly lighting.  Other outdoor lighting options are labeled as solar lighting, dark sky lighting, LED lighting, and fluorescent lighting.

Some of the top outdoor LED light features focus on the fixture.  And the long lasting quality of the LED bulbs and fixtures themselves.  Quality matters, especially when the major cost of lighting is embedded in the maintenance costs of changing the bulbs to meet quality lighting requirements.

LED outdoor lights are green -- they bring energy savings, maintenance savings and a simple lighting presence to many existing lighting applications such as track lighting, recessed lighting and landscape lighting.

Types of LED outdoor lights include:

Outdoor lighting fixtures
Outdoor lighting strips
Outdoor lighting spotlights
Outdoor lighting floods
Path / walkway lights
Solar LED lights
Well lights
Pagoda lights
Outdoor message centers

 Some of the Energy Star rated brands available for outdoor lighting include:

Great Outdoors by Minka
Murray Feiss
Hinkley Lighting
Kichler
Sea Gull Lighting
TransGlobe
Triarch Lighting
Maxim Lighting
Craftmade
Golden Lighting
Kenroy Home
Thomas Lighting
TransGlobe
Quoizel
Westinghouse
Forecast Lighting
Thomas Lighting
Dolan Designs
Craftmade
Triarch Lighting
Troy Lighting
Progress Lighting
Kenroy Home
Maxim Lighting
Elk Lighting

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LEDtronics® announces its first series of energy-efficient LED replacements of wall-pak luminaires for wall washing and security lighting. The high-power WWL20-24X2W-XPW-001W floodlight runs on a wide range of voltages, from 100 to 277VAC, consuming only 56 watts of power. Easily mountable on walls, ceilings or floors indoors or outdoors, the LEDtronics wide-beam and weatherproof Wall-Pak is made of die-cast aluminum housing and high-impact, heat-resistant polycarbonate lens, efficiently designed to dissipate heat and distribute light evenly.

This all-weather luminaire offers an extended LED lamp life, maintenance-free operation, long-lasting durability, major energy savings, and reduced light pollution, all translating into reliability, ecological sustainability and sizable budget savings. Standard wall-pack luminaires are notorious for reduced control of light output because of their poor optical configuration, contributing to light pollution, wasted uplight and a shallow light projection. The high-power LEDtronics Wall-Pak's design achieves a much more efficient illumination coverage -- The optical center of the lens is aligned with the lamp source for an even symmetrical distribution of light that redirects light to minimize glare. It effectively sends a wide-focused circular beam of around 85 degrees that spreads 157 degrees vertically and 38 degrees horizontally.   (Below) LEDtronics Wall-Paks illuminate the four bay doors (top right) at the fire station of US Army Garrison Humphreys in Korea, while standard 250W HPS light the rest of the building (amber glow).

The building is now updated with a full complement of LEDtronics Wall-Packs (bottom part).

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A report released by Strategies Unlimited entitled LED lighting Fixtures -Market Analysis and Forecast provides a detailed assessment of the market drivers and challenges faced by the LED lighting fixture industry in penetrating the general illumination market.

The report  provides application analyses and forecasts for nine lighting market segments through 2012.

Through 2007, LED lighting applications included niche markets such as

• exit signs
• architectural lighting
• accent and decorative lighting
• entertainment lighting
• ...many of which used red, green, and blue LEDs.

Market Growth of White LED Fixtures

However, white LED fixtures have begun to capture a strong market position in selected applications such as consumer portable lighting (e.g. flashlights, headlamps) and solar landscape lighting , and more recently have begun to be used on a limited basis in applications such as retail display lighting, commercial and industrial lighting, and outdoor area lighting.

In 2008, white LED fixtures accounted for just over 50%
of the total LED lighting fixture market.

The penetration of white LED lighting fixtures into general illumination applications will accelerate when such fixtures offer quantifiable energy and cost savings relative to the use of conventional light sources.

Performance Gains = Efficacy = Market Gains

In recent years, LED technology has made impressive performance gains, which in turn have improved the efficacy of LED lighting fixtures.

The Holy Grail of Performance:  100 lumens per watt

In the forecast period 2008-2012 white LED fixtures will make gains in market share as the best commercially available high-performance white LEDs move beyond luminous efficacies of 100 lumens per watt.

Further improvements in designing fixtures that can optimize LED operation are expected to drive the growth in LED lighting fixture market. Both recessionary pressures and mass manufacturing of LED lighting fixtures will further reduce the cost of manufacturing.

Opportunity Will Be In General Illumination Applications

As the LED lighting market grows beyond single color and color-changing applications into general illumination applications such as

• residential
• commercial
  
• off-grid applications,
  
• ultimately into outdoor area applications,
  

...it is forecast to exceed $5 billion in 2012 , corresponding to a CAGR of 28% from 2008-2012.

By then it will be only be the beginning for the ultimate replacement of conventional light sources, including high-efficiency fluorescent and HID fixtures. However, many challenges face the LED industry to accomplish that goal, all of which are discussed in the report.

LED Lighting Fixtures - Market Analysis and Forecast is available for immediate delivery from Strategies Unlimited.

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Market conditions are right for the LED replacement lamp market to accelerate in the next few years, according to a new market report by Strategies Unlimited, the leading firm covering the LED market.

LED Market Advantages: quality of light, dimmability, controllability, lamp life and environmental cost of ownership.

Dramatic improvements in commercially available LED performance in recent years, as well as significant cost reduction, has made it feasible to design LED lamps to offer comparable lumen output and to compete with other established lighting technologies on the basis of cost of ownership.  

The market is in a state of flux as utilities, energy efficiency organizations and customers look for optimum solutions which save energy, minimize the cost of ownership, and give acceptable quality of light.

Customer Education

Customers are in the process of being educated about comparing cost of ownership rather than the initial price of lamps.

Regulations Drive European Market

Regulations in Europe will ban the 100W incandescent clear glass lamp starting in September 2009, and will progressively ban all inefficient incandescent lamps by 2012 and all incandescent lamps by 2016. The Energy Information and Security Act of 2007 began the process of restricting the sale of inefficient lamps in the US.

Market Opportunities for LED Replacement Lamps

By 2012, with a few exceptions, inefficient incandescent lamps cannot be sold. Although the awareness of these regulations is still weak in the marketplace, they will create market opportunities for LED replacement lamps.

Recognizing the potential of LED technology to save energy, policy makers have been supporting the research and development of LED technology and helping its commercialization.

In the short run, while LED replacement lamps become a viable alternative, regulators are encouraging compac t fluorescent lamps (CFLs).

However, over the next five years the advantages of LED technology over CFL will become recognized, especially with respect to the quality of light, dimmability, controllability, lamp life and environmental cost of ownership.

• Some well-designed LED lamps already offer effective lumen efficacies that compete with CFLs.
• The commercial and industrial segments will embrace LEDs to control costs and save energy.
• The LED lamps will be used for directed light applications, in hard-to-reach places and where the cost of re placement is very high.

Replacement Lamp Market Growth Projected at 107%

Although the market for LED replacement lamps is still in its early stages of development, the lamp revenues are forecast to grow at a CAGR of 107% through 2013.

Strategies Unlimited explores the market potential for LED lighting technology in its latest report titled LED Replacement Lamps--Market Analysis and Forecast, 2009. The report analyzes five LED-based lamp types that are designed to replace lamps that currently populate billions of sockets:

• A-lamp and globes;
  
• PAR and R lamps;
  
• MR 16's;
  
• candelabra and decorative lamps;
  
• linear fluore scent tubes.

The markets for five categories of replacement lamps are analyzed for market drivers and challenges, trends, units and revenues for 2008. The report also offers a five-year forecast for 2009-2013.

LED Replacement Lamps--Market Analysis and Forecast, 2009 is available from Strategies Unlimited at a price of $1,895. More information on the report is available by contacting Tim Carli, Sales Manager, at +1 650-941-3438 ext. 23, by e-mail at tcarli@strategies-u.com, or on the company web site, www.strategies-u.com.

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The City of Chicago and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Chicago Chapter selected Derry Berrigan Lighting Design (DBLD), for its LEED Platinum expansion of the Chicago Center for Green Technology (CCGT), the Greenbuild Chicago 2007 Legacy Project.

DBLD achieved 45% below ASHRAE 2004 standards exceeding LEED Platinum requirements by 10% without any aesthetic or lighting quality compromises using daylighting and light emitting diode (LED) lighting sources.

City of Chicago's Center for Green Technology

This accomplishment is a major advancement for sustainable lighting design. Jeff Beaver, Project Manager, DBLD, said "We are proud to be a part of this expansion project. The City of Chicago's Center for Green Technology is a place for learning by demonstration, every community should have one. The Center's educational outreach to more than 20,000 visitors a year will raise awareness of and support for sustainable lighting design and the viability of LED lighting for general illumination. This project has set a high benchmark and proven that LED lighting sources must become the new standard."

Derry Berrigan, DBLD's principal lighting designer, stated, "The three pillars of sustainability -- people, prosperity, and the planet must be considered equally while designing. We have the responsibility as lighting designers to not only deliver aesthetically pleasing visual environments while meeting the task requirements of the occupants, but also consider the total environmental and economic impact of our designs. We have the techniques and tools to deliver sustainable lighting now, and we owe it to our clients and our futures to do it."

Lighting Tops a Building's Electricity Consumption

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting accounts for approximately 30% of a building's electricity consumption, its largest single demand. The cost to the environment is enormous.

The Chicago Center for Green Technology's first phase of expansion

• utilizes high-performance LED technology (90% of all lighting fixtures in the Center are LED),
• all occupants have access to outdoor views and daylight,
• leading-edge Lutron lighting controls provide additional opportunities in minimizing energy usage, up to 50%.

These strategies will allow the Center to reduce its energy consumption and environmental impact, and save money on electricity and maintenance costs.

LR6 LED Downlights fro LED Lighting Fixtures

One of the new and innovative lighting technologies used at the Center are the LR6 LED downlights from LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc. (LLF).

The LR6 consumes only 12 watts, saving 39% in energy consumption over fluorescent and 83% over incandescent lighting sources. Berrigan said, "The LR6 is the most ecofriendly interior lighting product available today. It produces better light quality than any traditional light source."

LR6 Leads the LED Pathway to Green Design

The LR6 is manufactured using recycled aluminum, contains no hazardous mercury, emanates no noticeable heat, produces no UV, lasts 50,000 hours, and guaranteed for three-years.

Stephen Bell, Director of the Chicago Center for Green Technology, observed, "The challenge for the team at DBLD was to create a lighting design that met the stringent LEED Platinum standards and our needs while specifying products that were both environmentally-conscious and within our budget. I am pleased that they exceeded every standard and overcame the many challenges all within budget."

About Derry Berrigan Lighting Design (DBLD)

Derry Berrigan Lighting Design (DBLD), located in Northwest Arkansas, provides sustainable lighting design services to select residential, retail, office, hospitality, and restaurant projects across the United States. DBLD creates sustainable lighting designs that enhance architectural character, produce an inviting atmosphere, and increase the comfort and security for the occupants through thoughtful and artistic use of light. By meeting design challenges with creative, energy-conscious solutions, DBLD has established a reputation for versatility, reliability, and innovation.

 

About Chicago Center for Green Technology
Derry Berrigan Lighting Design
119 E Walnut St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 636-4697


The City of Chicago's Center for Green Technology is a nationally- recognized green building with a Platinum LEED certification. It is a model for green building and a valuable resource showcasing green and sustainable building techniques, technologies, and materials that, when used, can enhance the quality of life for the building's occupants, save money, energy, and resources, and reduce the building's impact on the environment. The Center helps professionals and property owners learn how green technology is cost- effective, good for people and the environment, and how they can use it.

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LED business ... Design arena is the opportunity today!

Diffusers... new colors, new designs...

Who attended the Strategies in Light 2009  show?

The audience profile reflects the following business segments:

• LED manufacturers
• Suppliers of equipment and materials to the LED industry
• LED system manufacturers
• Lighting architects
• Automotive lighting suppliers
• Lighting product manufacturers
• Lighting system designers
• LED product designers
• Financial analysts, investment bankers, and venture capitalists
• Corporate R & D staff

The senior decision makers represent some of the leading companies in LED manufacturing such as:

• Nichia
• Cree
• Agilent
• Stanley Electric
• Toyoda Gosei
• Philips/Lumileds
• Everlight
• Rohm
• Epistar
• Bridgelux
• Arima Optoelectronics
• LG Innotek
• Cotco
• Liteon
• Sharp
• Osram Opto Semiconductors
• Samsung Electro- Mechanics

Strategies Unlimited Reports High-Brightness LED Market Poised for Rapid Growth in 2010 and Beyond

Market Report: September 14, 2009
 

• Continuing the trend of recent years, high-brightness LED market growth for 2008 was 11%, reaching $5.1 billion, in spite of a shaky fourth quarter.
• However, a decline of 3.7% is expected for 2009, resulting in a market size of $4.9 billion.

This decline will not affect all HB LED market segments equally. For example, although some of the more mature markets such as automotive lighting, mobile phones, and outdoor video screens are experiencing substan tial downturns, other emerging segments such as backlights for LCD displays in notebook computers and TVs are showing strong growth.

• Moreover, the LED lighting market is also continuing to grow, although at a somewhat slower pace than in recent years.

According to market research firm Strategies Unlimited in its recently released report High-Brightness LED Market Review and Forecast - 2009, lighting and LCD backlighting are the applications that will drive market reco very in 2010 and over the next five years, with market growth forecast at a CAGR of 24%, reaching $14.9 billion in 2013.

In all market segments, the penetration rates for the use
of HB LEDs continue to grow.

The fundamental drivers for HB LED adoption have not changed. It is the impact of the worldwide economic recession on end product demand, rather than any slowdown in the rate of HB LED adoption, that is causing the HB LED market to dip in 2009.

As noted above, lighting and LCD backlighting are providing strong counterweights to the decline in other segments, and they have moderated the rate of overall HB LED market contraction.

The new Strategies Unlimited report is the tenth from the company on LED applications and markets. It analyzes the HB LED market in depth, from both the demand side and the supply side, including supplier market shares. Detailed quantitative market analysis is provided, including breakouts by application and product type, in terms of units, ASPs and revenue. Five-year market forecasts are provided for each application and HB LED product type.

High-Brightness LED Market Review and Forecast -- 2009 is available for immediate delivery from Strategies Unlimited for $5,450. More information on the report is available by contacting Tim Carli, Sales Manager, at +1 650 941-3438 ext. 23, or by email at tcarli@strategies-u.com.

Founded in 1979, Strategies Unlimited specializes in market research and strategic consulting directed at the optoelectronics and compound semiconductor industries. It has published reports on LED markets and technology since 1994, and it established the first annual industry conference on HB LEDs, known as Strategies in Light, in 2000. The company, based in Mountain View, California, is a research unit of PennWell Corporation.

Quantifying the Future

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Strategies Unlimited specializes in market research reports, custom studies, and newsletters directed at the optoelectronic, optical communications, photovoltaic, compound semiconductor material, and RF/microwave components industries.  With its in-depth understanding of market applications, technology developments, industry participants, and government policies, the company has attained an outstanding record in market forecasting.

Robert V. Steele
Director, LED Practice
B.S. Chemistry, M.I.T.
Ph.D. Physical Chemistry,
University of California (Berkeley)

At Strategies Unlimited since 1982, Dr. Steele is responsible for optoelectronics studies and reports on such subjects as high-brightness LEDs, solid-state lighting, laser diodes, datacom transceivers, and advanced compound semiconductor materials. He is the chair of Strategies Unlimited's annual conference Strategies in Light on the high brightness LED industry. Previously he was also the editor of the Strategies Unlimited optoelectronics industry newsletter, The Light Source, and was a major contributor to 16 studies prepared for the Optoelectronics Industry Development Association's (OIDA) roadmap program. Dr. Steele writes regularly for industry publications on high-brightness LED markets and applications, and has been an invited speaker at several international conferences. As an internationally recognized expert in this subject has been interviewed and quoted by major publications, including Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist, among others.

Dr. Steele has over 30 years of professional experience, and was previously employed at SRI International, Flow General, and United Technologies Corporation.

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White LEDs show promise as a brighter, longer-lasting and more energy-efficient light source than conventional lighting, such as incandescent and fluorescent lights, which they may replace in the future. But scientists have had difficulty producing white LEDs that are suitable for practical use. Existing technologies produce tinted shades of white light, require complex components, and become unstable over time.

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Artist Patrick Marold from Denver, Colorado has created 1,000 polycarbonate poles topped by three aluminum cups. When turned by the wind, each powers a small built-in generator attached to an LED that sends light down into the shaft, thereby, displaying the wind's power. This Windmill Project is featured in an exhibition ("Human=Landscape") hosted by Burlington City Arts in conjunction with the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center and the Energy Project Vermont.

 http://energyprojectvt.com/art.htm

This array of "turbines" maps the behavior of wind and allows us to visualize the resource's invisible potential.  

These tiny wind turbines highlight a huge issue that has been spinning throughout Vermont: Should the State capture the wind to generate power or should Vermont avoid building turbines because they will ruin the view of the scenic mountain ridge lines?

This exhibit will be running through November 1, 2009. You can check out (a sampling of the windmills at ECHO's "Wind: Power & Play" showcase.  Get more information at: http://www.echovermont.org/programs/cafesci-topic9.html

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Philadelphia's traffic lights are all about to go LED.

The city plans to replace 55,000 green - and yellow - energy-hogging incandescent traffic signals with efficient light-emitting diodes, or LEDs.  When the project is done in two years, every traffic light at the city's 2,800 signaled intersections will be equipped with the low-wattage LEDs. (The red lights were switched to LEDs about 10 years ago.)

Philadelphia transportation and utility officials believe they can accomplish the switch at a steep discount, thanks to federal stimulus money, combined with state-required Peco Energy Co. subsidies designed to encourage energy conservation. Traffic engineers across the region are furiously writing grants to take advantage of government-inspired energy-conservation promotions.

LED technology has been around for decades, but the devices have received much attention lately as their price has come down and they have become more affordable for household use. Joseph M. Doyle, Philadelphia's chief traffic engineer, said the city converted all its red lights to LEDs in 1998. Red was the only color available then.

According to Peco, a typical 12-inch red incandescent signal lamp is rated at 150 watts and consumes $88.46 in electricity per year. A comparable LED uses 11 watts and consumes $6.49 in power. (Red traffic signals are on longer than green or amber lights, so they offer the greatest savings.)

The cost of the LED units would be supported by Peco, which included a proposal to subsidize the upgraded traffic signals in a sweeping $342 million energy-conservation plan filed last month with state regulators. State law compels electric utilities to drive consumption down 3 percent by 2013.

Municipalities began using LEDs in traffic signals in the 1990s. Peco spokeswoman Cathy Engel said that about half the region's 165,000 traffic lights were now LEDs.

Some municipalities could not wait for the incentives.

Nether Providence, Delaware County, spent $8,208 last year to convert its 15 signaled intersections to LEDs. Since then, its monthly bill for traffic signals has decreased from $860 to $143, said David Director, chairman of the township's energy committee.

The new lamps paid for themselves in a year, Director said.

SOURCE:  Philly.com

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OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has carried out pioneering work in the development of thin-film LEDs. Together with Dr. Andreas Bräuer of the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena, Dr. Klaus Streubel and Dr. Stefan Illek of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors have won the German Future Prize 2007, the technology and innovation award bestowed by the German President, for their joint development of LED-based illumination modules.

Now, thanks to new technologies for chip manufacturing, structural design (OSTAR) and beam shaping* the light output of the low-price, energy-saving LEDs has been vastly improved.

The new high-output LED modules are based on perfect synergy between solid-state physics and optics. The semiconductor components were built by OSRAM, while researchers in Jena took care of the optics.

OSRAM started developing thin-film LEDs in 1999.

The company took a major step forwards when it devised chip technology that permits the extraction of light in a single half sphere.

A novel platform for the thin-film LEDs ensures efficient temperature management and allows all colors of LEDs to be combined.

To use the light emitted by the LED chip as fully as possible, a special optic for the respective application is required and was accordingly designed and implemented by the Fraunhofer researchers. It consists of two parts: a primary and a secondary lens.

• The primary lens collects the light emitted by the LED close to the chip and combines it to form a beam.
  
• The secondary lens homogenizes the light beam.

Applications of LED Modules

• Battery-powered digital projectors.
  
• LED-based rear-projection TV
• Infrared LED light sources for pedestrian monitoring systems in cars,
• "OSTAR Lighting" LED module for general illumination.
  
• OSTAR modules will be made standard equipment in car headlamps as of 2008.

German President Horst Köhler presented the team of OSRAM and Fraunhofer researchers with the German research award, worth €250,000, in recognition of their achievement.

This technology was developed by scientists at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors with the support of optics specialists from the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF in Jena.

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The EPD certification (Environmental Product Design), which is issued by the Swedish Environmental Management Council, is an environmental labeling system that is based on International Standards Organization (ISO, an organization that sets international standards and the U.S. member body is ANSI).  EPD certification is one of the world's most respected environmental certifications.

The SEMC awarded EPD certification based on an independent 'full life cycle' assessment of LG.Philips LCD's 32, 37, and 42-inch LCD TV panels.

This certification will help LG.Philips LCD meet the increasing consumer demand for in-depth product information, and underscores the company's commitment to environment-friendly products and manufacturing processes. In particular, as the first TFT-LCD (Thin film transistor liquid crystal display) manufacturer to obtain EPD certification, LG.Philips LCD is helping to establish environmental information disclosure standards for the TFT-LCD industry, as a whole.

LG.Philips LCD is currently ahead of government regulations in terms of environmental standards, as all of its TFT-LCD TV panels already conform to RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)  in July 2006. The company has also ensured that its production processes for other TFT-LCD products, such as PC monitors and notebook PC panels, are ready to meet the rigorous RoHS standards.

As part of its commitment to the environment, LG.Philips LCD has adopted lead-free soldering in the production of all of its LCD TV panels, and is expanding its green house gas treatment system to include all of its production lines in order to reduce emissions of PFCs, one of most hazardous greenhouse gases.

An EPD is defined as "quantified environmental data for a product with pre-set categories of parameters based on the ISO 14040 series of standards, but not excluding additional environmental information". The goal of EPD certification is "to encourage the demand for and supply of those products and services that cause less stress on the environment, thereby stimulating the potential for market driven continuous environmental improvement".

As a result, an EPD is increasingly being seen as an important tool to use when communicating the environmental performance of products in business-to-business transactions. Itcontains information about the company and product, the environmental performance of the product as well as information from the company and certification body.

 

About LG.Philips LCD

LG.Philips LCD is a leading manufacturer and supplier of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) panels. The Company manufactures TFT-LCD panels in a wide range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in notebook computers, desktop monitors and televisions. Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, LG.Philips LCD currently operates six fabrication facilities in Korea and has over 14,000 employees in locations around the world. For more information about the Company, please visit http://www.lgphilips-lcd.com.

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The incandescent bulb is turning into a case study of the way government mandates can spur innovation.

Despite a decade of campaigns by the government and utilities to persuade people to switch to energy-saving compact fluorescents, incandescent bulbs still occupy an estimated 90 percent of household sockets in the United States. Aside from the aesthetic and practical objections to fluorescents, old-style incandescents have the advantage of being remarkably cheap.

"There's a massive misperception that incandescents are going away quickly," said Chris Calwell, a researcher with Ecos Consulting who studies the bulb market. "There have been more incandescent innovations in the last three years than in the last two decades."

The first bulbs to emerge from this push, Philips Lighting's Halogena Energy Savers, are expensive compared with older incandescents. They sell for $5 apiece and more, compared with as little as $ .25 for standard bulbs.

But they are also 30% more efficient than older bulbs. Philips says that a 70-watt Halogena Energy Saver gives off the same amount of light as a traditional 100-watt bulb and lasts about three times as long, eventually paying for itself.

The line, for now sold exclusively at Home Depot and on Amazon.com, is not as efficient as compact fluorescent light bulbs, which can use 75 percent less energy than old-style bulbs. But the Energy Saver line is finding favor with consumers who dislike the light from fluorescent bulbs or are bothered by such factors as their slow start-up time and mercury content.

"Due to the 2007 federal energy bill that phases out inefficient incandescent light bulbs beginning in 2012, we are finally seeing a race" to develop more efficient ones, said Noah Horowitz, senior scientist with the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Some of the leading work is under way at a company called Deposition Sciences here in Santa Rosa. Its technology is a key component of the new Philips bulb line.

The big three lighting companies -- General Electric, Osram Sylvania and Philips -- are all working on the technology, as is Auer Lighting of Germany and Toshiba of Japan.

A third technology, bulbs using light-emitting diodes, promises remarkable gains in efficiency but is still expensive. Prices can exceed $100 for a single LED bulb, and results from a government testing program indicate such bulbs still have performance problems.

That suggests that LEDs -- though widely used in specialized applications like electronic products and, increasingly, street lights -- may not displace incumbent technologies in the home any time soon.

Read More:  NY Times

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Chuck Swoboda Participates in Presidential Roundtable on American Innovation and Clean Energy Technology

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 2, 2009 --Chuck Swoboda, chairman and chief executive officer of Cree (Nasdaq: CREE) joined President Obama at the White House to discuss the latest developments in energy-efficient technologies. Cree, based in Durham, North Carolina, is a market-leading manufacturer of LED (light-emitting diode) products.

Swoboda and seven other CEOs representing American companies at the forefront of innovation were invited to meet with President Obama to discuss American innovation in areas such as clean energy and the potential benefits to the U.S. economy.

In his remarks following the White House meeting, the President observed, "I just had a meeting with the CEOs of some of the most innovative energy companies in America to talk about growth and progress of a sector that represents a big piece of America's economic future. It's men and women like these who will help lead us out of this recession and into a better future. My job - and our job as a government - is to do whatever we can to unleash the great generative powers of the American economy by encouraging their efforts. And when you hear the innovation that's taking place - everything from LED lighting that can save a huge amount on energy costs to new concrete materials....that gets you excited about the future."

"With President Obama's support and the current momentum surrounding energy efficiency and sustainability, there are unprecedented opportunities for U.S. companies, like Cree, to deliver innovative technologies and products to address our current energy challenges," said Swoboda.

"22% of US electricity is used for lighting and the widespread deployment of LED lighting can reduce this by more than 60%."

About Cree
Cree is leading the LED lighting revolution and setting the stage to obsolete the incandescent light bulb through the use of energy-efficient, environmentally friendly LED lighting. Cree is a market-leading innovator of lighting-class LEDs, LED lighting, and semiconductor solutions for wireless and power applications.

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Richard Karney, Energy Star Program Manager for Solid State Lighting for the DOE, issued a memo to Energy Star Stakeholders to "address a disconcerting trend the Department is seeing in promotional materials of LED products."

Certification Mark

The confusion, deliberate or otherwise, stems from the use of the Certification Mark and the Partnership logo.

The familiar Certification Mark should be used only in conjunction with products that have received Energy Star qualification.

Meanwhile, the Energy Star Partnership logo is designed to communicate a partner's commitment to energy efficiency and to the environment and is allowed in general publications such as stationery, annual reports, and general company-related websites, says Karney. "The Partnership logo should not be used in connection with any product or component," he says. "The Certification Mark is used for qualified products only."

Partnership logo

"While Partners may use the Energy Star Partnership logo in a wide range of uses, it is not allowed to suggest, imply, or denote that a product has earned the Energy Star label," adds Karney.

The Energy Star logos are being used by certain companies to imply that their integral LED lamp products (a.k.a. replacement LED lamps) are qualified, but this cannot be the case since the Integral LED Lamp Criteria is not yet final.

Karney says that violations in the use of the Energy Star logos confuse the market and jeopardize the integrity of the Energy Star brand. Failure to use the Energy Star mark appropriately could result in the termination of an organization's partnership with the Energy Star program.

Instructions on the correct use of logos can be found at www.energystar.gov/logos,

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Shifting to LED lighting is a small but fast-growing trend that is redefining the century-old conception of lighting --- replacing energy-wasting disposable bulbs with efficient fixtures that are often semi-permanent, like those used in plumbing.

Studies suggest that a complete conversion to the lights could decrease carbon dioxide emissions from electric power use for lighting by up to 50 percent in just over 20 years.

And in the United States, lighting accounts for about 6 percent of all energy use.

A recent report by McKinsey & Company cited conversion to LED lighting as potentially the most cost effective of a number of simple approaches to tackling climate change using existing technology.

LED lighting was once relegated to

• basketball scoreboards
• cellphone consoles
• traffic lights
• colored Christmas lights

But as a result of rapid developments in the technology, it is now poised to become common on streets and in buildings, as well as in homes and offices.

Some American cities, including many in California, as well as Ann Arbor, MI., and Raleigh, NC, are using LED street lights and industrial size fixtures to illuminate streets and parking garages.  Dozens more cities and counties, as well as state governments are exploring the savings in maintenance as well as the energy-saving efficiencies. San Jose, Calif., plans to use $2 million in energy-efficiency grants to install 1,500 LED streetlights.

LEDs are more than twice as efficient as CFLs - compact fluorescent lights --  currently the standard for greener lighting.  And the longer life reduces replacement maintenance time, which  can be more of a savings than the bulbs or energy itself.

Unlike compact fluorescents, LEDs turn on quickly and are compatible with dimmer switches.
Fluorescent bulbs also contain mercury, which requires special disposal, and LED bulbs contain no toxic elements, are so small, and last so long that disposal is not much of an issue.

The switch to LEDs is proceeding far more rapidly than experts had predicted just two years ago.

President Obama's stimulus package, which offers money for "green" infrastructure investment, will accelerate that pace, experts say.

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Experts estimate that municipalities, businesses and consumers could save up to 189 terawatt hours of energy by switching from conventional HID lights to solid-state LED fixtures, the equivalent of taking 16 million households off of the grid and $20 billion in electricity savings.

J. Dee Dennis Jr., CEO and President of Visible Light Solar Technologies says, "For 150 years it was all about pushing as many lumens out onto the ground as possible without a thought to how much heat was generated or power was used. That's over. Now, our solar/LED solutions mean we can light right, not just light big." Dennis also asserts, "By reinventing lighting and replacing all the old HID fixtures in every commercial and industrial application in the US, we can reduce our customers' power consumption by billions of kilowatt hours, taking hundreds of coal powered plants off the drawing board."

Visible Light Solar announced it has installed or is installing Vector retrofit lighting applications at 12 sites, including the Bosque School, DKD Electric, and Osuna Business Park.

Vector products let businesses significantly reduce their kilowatt consumption without having to replace their existing infrastructure of light poles, heads, casements and wiring. Visible Light Solar claims to be the first commercial and industrial lighting company to integrate LED lighting devices with solar power technology in exterior and interior retrofit lighting fixtures.

According to a statement by the company, their solar/LED lighting applications operate up to 85% more efficiently than their HID counterparts because of the integration of energy efficient LED components with solar power technologies. Linking these two technologies is Visible Light Solar's Self Powered Device Interface (SPDI), a patent-pending intelligent power management infrastructure that combines custom hardware and software to control voltage fluctuations, seamlessly switch between solar battery and grid power, and provide the ability to customize each fixture's illumination levels.

In addition to dramatically lowering energy consumption, Visible Light Solar's solutions reduce maintenance costs; LED's require far fewer changes than HID bulbs because they can last up to 100,000 hours and are resistant to thermal and vibrational shocks.

First Product Line: Vector Lighting Retrofit

Visible Light Solar's inaugural product family, Vector Lighting, addresses the need by businesses to rapidly retrofit energy-inefficient, maintenance-intensive, metal halide and mercury vapor lighting fixtures while leveraging existing light poles, heads, casing and wiring. Customers can upgrade their existing lighting applications to hybrid solar/LED or LED-only retrofit solutions with no waste and minimal incremental cost while maintaining 100% reliability by backup grid connections. Businesses can choose from an extensive line of Vector retrofit applications, including:

Street Light Heads Parking Lot Heads High Bay & Low Bay Fixtures Wall Packs Parking Garage Fixtures Bollards

Self Power Device Interface (SPDI) 

Visible Light Solar's SPDI software and hardware infrastructure extends the light quality and reliability of LED lighting technology, provides voltage balancing, and allows for fixture-by-fixture programmability. SPDI gives facility managers the ability to program illumination levels for each fixture based on clock time, motion detection, ambient light levels, temperature and solar storage availability thereby increasing businesses' ability to provide enhanced security for their customers and raise and lower illumination levels as needed in order to reap energy savings.

For Visible Light Solar's solar/LED applications, SPDI provides the intelligent interface between the solar battery, grid power and the lighting application, ensuring the fixture's optimal use of solar power while maintaining 100% reliability through its grid connection. If the solar gain on a particular day has not sufficiently charged the battery, or if the battery charge becomes low, then SPDI will automatically manage the switch from solar to grid power to ensure adequate lighting levels are maintained. Finally, SPDI manages the voltage and current driving the LED devices, controlling power spikes and maintaining LED longevity.

Visible Light Solar's Certified Installation Partner Program will provide nationwide installation and maintenance of the company's products.

Outdated mercury containing HID bulbs and PCB-laden ballasts will be responsibly recycled by National Metals as part of Visible Light Solar's corporate commitment to environmental stewardship.

Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Visible Light Solar Technologies (www.visiblelightsolar.com) is an intelligent solar and LED lighting technology company. The company is headed by J. Dee Dennis Jr., the former founder and CEO of DKD Electric, and staffed by an experience team of solar, embedded software and LED lighting technology engineers. Visible Light Solar is a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society, US Green Building Council and the International Dark-Sky Association. The company is backed by the venture accelerator firm, Noribachi (www.noribachi.com).

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A recent report by McKinsey & Company cited conversion to LED lighting as potentially the most cost effective of a number of simple approaches to tackling global warming using existing technology.

LED lighting was once used in computer dashboards,  basketball scoreboards, cellphone consoles, traffic lights and colored Christmas lights.

But as a result of rapid developments in LED light, cost efficiency and cooler technology, LED lighting is now poised to become common on streets and in buildings, as well as in homes and offices.

Some American cities, including Ann Arbor, Mich., and Raleigh, N.C., are using LED lights to illuminate streets and parking garages, and dozens more are exploring the cost and environmental benefits of LED technology.

LED lighting is a growing part of LEED cetified green buildings to improve lighting control and reduce energy use.  With new downlight styles as well as flat panels, new architectural applications are rapidly developing.

And don't forget that what's good for the Queen, could be good for your home -- the 60-foot-high ceiling lights of Buckingham Palace's grand stairwell are now illuminated with LEDs!

The McKinsey Research Report

Starting in 2007, the McKinsey research team worked with leading experts to develop a detailed fact base estimating costs and potentials of different options to reduce or prevent greenhouse gas emissions in the US over a 25 year period.  The team analyzed more than 250 options encompassing efficiency gains, shifts to lower-carbon energy sources and expanded carbon sinks.

Central Conclusion

The US could reduce GHG emissions in 2030 by 3 - 4.5 gigatons of CO2e using tested approaches and high-potential emerging technologies.  The cost would be less tan $50 per ton, with the average net cost to the economy being far lower if the nation can capture sizable gains from energy efficiency.  Achievement of these reductions would require strong, coordinated, economy-wide action that begins in the near future.

One complicating factor is reaching goals is that a gradual decrease in the absorption of carbon by US forests and agricultural lands will reduce achievements, and require greater GHG reductions.

Abatement Opportunities

• The largest option -- coal-fired power plants -- offers less than 11 percent of total abatement potential.  The largest sector (power generation) only accounts for approximately 1/3 of the total potential.
• Almost 40% of abatement could be achieved with options that would generate positive economic returns over their lifecycle. 
• Abatement potentials, costs and mix vary by geographic region. 

Five Sectors offer Clusters of Abatement Potential

1. Improve energy efficiency in buildings and appliances  (710-870 megatons)
This cluster of options includes:  Lighting rtrofits, Improved heating, ventialation, air conditioning systems, Building envelopes, and building control systems; Higher performance for consumer and office electronics and appliances...and other options.

2.  Imcrease fuel efficiency in vehicles and reduce carbon intensity of transportation fuels (340-660 megatons)
Most of the benefit would come from fuel economy packages such as light weighting, aerodynamics, turbocharging, drive-train efficiency, reduction in rolling resistance, and increased use of diesel for light-duty vehicles.  Plug-in hybrid vehicels offer longer-term potential if vehicle cost/performance improves and the nation moves to a lower-carbon electricity supply.

3.  Industrial Sector pursues various options cross energy-intensive operations (620-770 megatons)
A multitude of fragmented opportunities exist within specific industries:  Equipment upgrades, process changes  -- and across setors:  Motor efficiency, combined heat and power applications. 

4.  Expand and enhance carbon sinks (440-590 megatons)
Increasing forest stocks and improving soil mnagement practices are relatively low-cost options.

5.  Reduce carbon intensity of electric power production (800-1370 megatons)
Shift toward renewable energy sources primarily wind and solar, additional nuclear capacity, mproved efficiency of power plants and eventual use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies on coal-fired electricity generation. 

"The theme of greater energy productivity pervades these clusters." 

Improving energy efficiency in buildings and appliances and industrial sectors, for example, could offset some 85% of the projected incremental demand for electricity in 2030, largely negating the need for the incremental coal-fired power plants assumed in the government reference case.

Improved vehicle efficiency could roughly offset the added mobility-related emissions of a growing population, while providing net economic gains.  

SOURCE: Download the full report at  Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report 11.21.07

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ARRA provided $250 million for a new program called the Green Retrofit Program (GRP). It will provide grants and loans on a competitive basis for owners of properties assisted with project-based Section 8, Section 202 (elderly), or Section 811 (disabled).

The grants or loans can be used to make energy and green retrofit investments and to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the property. In return for the added assistance, owners must agree to extend affordability period for at least another 15 years. Owners must spend funds within two years.

The Office of Affordable Housing Preservation (OAHP) in HUD's Office of Multifamily Housing administers GRP.

HUD Notice H-09-02, issued on May 13, 2009, announced that HUD will begin accepting GRP applications on June 15 on a first-come, first-served basis.  GRP grants or loans can be up to $15,000 per unit.  Projects are expected to be completed within 12 months and in no event should work extend more than 24 months.  Though the GRP is a distinct program, it shares some elements of the existing "Mark-to-Market Green Initiative". In some instances, OAHP may make Green Retrofit funds contingent on the owner's agreement to a Mark-to-Market debt restructuring.

HUD's ARRA Energy and Green Retrofit webpage,
http://portal.hud.gov/portal/

•  HUD's GRP Overview
  http://portal.hud.gov/

• HUD Notice H-09-02 implementing GRP,
  http://portal.hud.gov/pls/portal/docs/
  
  
• HUD's Green Retrofit Program (GRP) Powerpoint from May 13, 2009 - Added   5/20/2009
  http://portal.hud.gov/portal
  
  
• Questions and Answers - Added   5/20/2009, http://portal.hud.gov/pls/portal/
  

HUD's OAHP webpage, www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/omhar/index.cfm

HUD's Office of Multifamily Housing webpage, www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/hsgmulti.cfm

Energy and Green Retrofit Section of the ARRA Statute, http://www.nlihc.org/doc/Green-Housing-Retrofits-ARRA.pdf

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Have you thought of applying for projects that include 24/7 applications of LED lights in local public housing facilities?  Follow the money... here are some funding sources:

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

ARRA provided $3.2 billion for this Department of Energy (DOE) program, $2.8 billion to be distributed by formula, with the remaining $400 million to be awarded competitively.  EECBG provides grants to states and local governments for improvements in energy efficiency and to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions.  EECBG is a new program, receiving money for the first time due to ARRA, although it was authorized in 2007.  The block grant is administered by DOE's Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Potential housing-related uses of EECBG include: grants to nonprofits to perform energy efficiency retrofits; financial incentives for energy efficiency improvements; energy efficiency for buildings; and, residential energy audits.  In addition there are many other eligible uses ranging from energy efficient traffic signals to carbon capture and sequestration from power plants. 

Applications from sates and local governments are due June 25.

EECBG webpage, http://www.eecbg.energy.gov

EECBG Financial Assistance Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA),
http://www.eecbg.energy.gov/downloads/DE_FOA_0000013_Amendment_000003.pdf

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More than 4,200 LR24 recessed LED luminaires are planned for installation in Wedge 5 of the Pentagon as part of a major renovation.

In a signing ceremony today at the Pentagon, John J. Kubricky, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Advanced Systems and Concepts, and Albert C. Ellet, acting director of the Washington Headquarters Service responsible for overseeing the renovation, signed an intra-departmental Memorandum of Agreement kicking-off the initiative to install LED lighting in the Pentagon.
 

The Cree LR24 luminaires have undergone extensive government testing and business-case analysis, including a preliminary Pentagon installation to meter the fixtures and compare the results to the alternative fluorescent technology.

This independent analysis demonstrated a 22% reduction in energy usage and improved light quality.

• The business-case analysis yielded a payback of less than four years.
• The payback analysis considered energy savings, lifetime maintenance savings, savings from reduced load on the HVAC system, and elimination of hazardous waste disposal fees for mercury-laden fluorescent bulbs.
• Extensive modeling was also performed to determine optimal lighting design--analyzing the light distribution and spacing to ensure superior lighting and energy efficiency.
• The Wedge 5 installation is estimated to save 140 tons of CO2 emissions per year.

"The U.S. federal government is taking a leadership role in energy efficiency for federal buildings both through existing mandates, as well as President-elect Obama's American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan, which calls for the renovation of public buildings to make them more energy efficient," said Chuck Swoboda, Cree chairman and chief executive officer. "Installations of highly efficient, low-maintenance LED lighting, like these in the Pentagon and in the U.S. Federal Reserve, demonstrate that the future of energy-efficient lighting is here today."

The LR24 units being used for the Pentagon renovation are being purchased from Cree by the Department of Defense's (DoD) Title III program as a part of its ongoing development program with Cree, and provided to the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), which oversees the Pentagon renovation program.

"The Title III program has long supported the development and deployment of SiC substrates and devices for use in high-power RF and power-switching applications for DoD systems," said John Palmour, Ph.D., Cree co-founder and chief technology officer for advanced devices. "The program realized the importance of ensuring a strong domestic supply of SiC substrates and related devices, and the potential growth of solid-state lighting in the U.S. This Pentagon lighting project is a perfect example of stimulating America's leadership in high-technology manufacturing yielding unique commercial and defense products, while saving energy. Title III funding was also used to develop the technology in Cree's lighting class XLamp® XR-E LED platform--the light source in the LR24 recessed LED luminaire."

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CREE introduces the LRP-38 LED lamp that provides a tightly-focused beam, exceptional color quality, extended life and unmatched energy-efficiency.

Designed for display and retail installations, the Cree LRP-38 is a narrow beam spotlight for use in supermarket produce displays, department stores, and museums--especially where exceptional color quality is valued. The lamp is currently being evaluated in grocery, department and furniture stores, as well as in big box retailers, where it replaced halogen and ceramic metal halide bulbs.

"The technology in Cree's LRP-38 LED lamp is by far the most promising that I have seen yet. I am pleased to see that Cree has definitely raised the bar for serious LED lamp solutions," said Brandon Melton, Corporate Purchasing Manager at Chipotle Restaurants.

The Cree LRP-38 uses Cree TrueWhite(TM) technology to generate a CRI of 92 at a color temperature of 2700K. The tightly-focused beam delivers a center beam candlepower of 4000 with a beam angle of 20 degrees. This UL-listed light is designed to replace 50W - 90W halogen PAR38 bulbs, in various applications. The input power is only 12 Watts, resulting in a total delivered minimum efficacy of 42 lumens per Watt. The lamp is designed to last 50,000 hours in open track fixtures or 35,000 in non-IC commercial recessed downlights.

The lamp has a unique optical design that maximizes the amount of light within the beam while minimizing the source brightness- so the eye is focused on the merchandise, not the light source.

With this product Cree extends the quality and performance of their award-winning LED lights into beam-controlled retrofit lamps. Neal Hunter, Cree LED Lighting president claims that "LEDs contain no harmful mercury and because they don't emit large amounts of heat, UV or infrared light, they protect what they are illuminating--everything from priceless art to fresh tomatoes. Lighting customers should sacrifice nothing in the pursuit of beautiful, energy-efficient light, and with the LRP-38, they don't have to."

The Cree LRP-38 will be sold through Cree LED Lighting sales channels and is currently shipping in volume, with high preliminary demand.

For additional product and company information, please refer to www.CreeLEDLighting.com

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Dull lighting in offices and other workspaces are the bane of productivity and Cree is fighting back! LED lighting is now feasible in offices to get rid of the dingy yellow tinge and have bright white or off white light.

LED panels, LED tubes and LED ceiling fixtures are now being designed and manufactured to solve the dull lighting problem. And they save money over time! They use as little as 50% of the energy used by incandescent or fluorescent bulbs.

Check out cree.com for this leading LED research and manufacturing company's rapid development of lighting for indoors, for parking lots, street lights...and more.

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"Incandescent light bulbs waste 95% of the energy they use as heat. Phasing these out and replacing them with efficient alternatives can help reduce emissions and energy bills.

"We are pleased that UK retailers and energy suppliers are voluntarily phasing out these lamps before European rules are introduced later this year."

Lord Hunt claimed the bulbs contained a smaller amount of the substance than mercury thermometers, which the EU has banned, but the government was looking at safer alternatives such as LED lights, which did not contain any mercury and had a longer life.

"We very much hope we can see the new technology come to market in the next few years," he told peers.

Lib Dem peer Lord Redesdale backed the move to low-energy light bulbs, describing it as "one of the most positive moves the government has made recently".

He claimed that the Palace of Westminster had saved 61% of its energy costs by swapping to low energy bulbs.

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DOE found that LED lighting systems enable big energy savings in supermarket refrigeration and have been getting cheaper every year.

LED system prices dropped 9% in 2008 alone and DOE's Solid State Lighting Research and Development Program projects they will fall by 50% by 2012.

In preliminary analysis released in August 2008, DOE showed that, assuming a 50% decline in LED prices, the highest standards would make sense for all supermarket refrigeration systems and would save purchasers $5 billion in net savings over 30 years.

However, for the analysis underlying today's standard, DOE rejected its own LED price estimates, instead assuming that LED prices will stay at 2008 levels forever.

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"That is how we will achieve the number one goal of my plan--which is to create three million new jobs, more than eighty percent of them in the private sector." President-elect Obama, January 3, 2009

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LED manufacturer Cree has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to supply over 4,200 recessed LED lights for the Pentagon, the company announced Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed.

Testing commissioned by the U.S. government determined that Cree's LR24 recessed LED lights would offer a 22 percent energy reduction compared with fluorescent lights, and save the Pentagon 140 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.

The government also commissioned a cost analysis that showed the lights would yield a payback of less than four years once things like energy savings, maintenance, and the expense of properly disposing mercury-laden fluorescent bulbs were taken into account, according to Cree.

The new lighting will be installed in Wedge 5 of the Pentagon, coinciding with the major Pentagon renovation already under way in that area.

The purchase also happens to follow the advice of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan recently proposed by President-elect Barack Obama in his January 3 address.

As part of his plan to reduce reliance on foreign oil and create more jobs, President-elect Obama has suggested that the government will "renovate public buildings to make them more energy efficient."

Analysts have predicted that LED lighting will replace incandescent bulbs, making LED lighting manufacturers a bright spot to watch for within the struggling tech industry.

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MaxximaStyle offers a wide range of LED Lighting covering the transportation, interior, industrial, emergency and personal lighting markets.

LED lamps are revolutionizing the lighting market and applications since they emit a very intense glow which is brighter than incandescent lighting.

They consume one-tenth the power consumption of conventional bulbs and due to their long lifetime, rated at 100,000 hours, LED lamps severely cut down on bulb replacement activity resulting in huge power and labor savings.

 LEDs also provide an added benefit of emitting negligible amounts of heat cutting down on expensive heat shield installations and in the case of interior lighting air conditioning requirements. The ubiquitous incandescent light bulb is on its way to becoming a relic as the gas lanterns it replaced more than a century ago.

www.maxximastyle.com

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Ruediger Mueller, CEO of Osram Opto Semiconductors GmbH, said at the Electronica 2008 exhibition, that LED technology has the potential to lower light energy usage by 30 percent. This means total energy use could be slashed by 50 percent. He estimated that 19 percent of global electricity is used for lightning. The LED technology can help reduce light energy consumption by 30 percent, and by adding some intelligence, it goes to 50 percent.

Mueller noted overall LED efficiency has improved by a factor of 50 percent.

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Frosted Candelebra, anyone?

Applications:

• Wall Sconces
• Picture Lights
• Night-lights
• Chandelier Decor Lighting
• Showcase the beauty of your home with decorative B10 LED bulbs

Six Frosted 0FW Bulbs in Open Candelabra

 

LEDtronics
23105 Kashiwa Ct, Torrance, CA 90505
(800) 579-4875
(310) 534-1505

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Whad does a chanelier bulb look like when made with LEDs? 

Clear-Lens LED Flame Bulb with E12 Candelabra Base

Here's a clear lens version from LEDtronics. Isn't animation great to show how products work?

LEDtronics
23105 Kashiwa Ct, Torrance, CA 90505
(800) 579-4875
(310) 534-1505

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Want to grow green, be green and save green? LED grow lights can improve indoor plant health at the same time it saves electricity if you don't have adequate sunlight for your gardening....be the plants lettuce and radishes, or exotic decorative plants that filter your indoor air for improved health.
 




LED based grow lights present a challenge when replacing traditional grow lights.

LEDs are low energy devices (like fluorescent lights). This means that they must be closer to the plants than high energy sources (like HPS or MH lights). But there's a trade off between close and coverage. Because LEDs output a "cone" of light, closer means a decrease in coverage. So a balance must be attained between desired energy at the plant and coverage in square feet.

Some plants require higher energy (plant closer to bar) and thus for coverage you'll need to use more bars in an offset stagger multiple bar configuration to increase coverage. Some plants require low energy to grow, so fewer bars at a greater distance are possible.

LED-PlantBars may also be hung vertically within the foliage of a dense plant for additional energy (a big selling point as traditional lights cannot do this).

A most interesting claim about LEDtronics lights has to do with insects ---
 
The wavelengths of light emitted by LEDtronics LED plant light products are invisible to most pests. By design, these LED-PlantBars rarely attract bugs and pests to the plants.

Features:

Very low heat generation No ballast required No reflectors Targeted light output High shock/vibration resistance One year warranty Typical LED lifetime of 100,000 hours Power consumption less than 6 Watts as compared to 100 to 1,000 Watts conventional grow Lower voltage (after passing through power supply) Lower burn and fire risk Light weight Less environmental hazard. LED-PlantBars contain no mercury Power supply accepts range of 100Volts AC to 240 Volts AC through American-style bi-blade plugs. Simple plug adapter will convert any country's plug

Applications:

Interior landscape design Commercial plant growing Grow plants at home in sunless areas Can be mounted in any orientation to light crops from top, sides, or within plant canopy Herb gardens, lettuce gardens under kitchen cabinets

SOURCE: Ledtronics

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This mighty, little lantern is one of the finest LED lighting tools for personal security.

A special conical mirror reflects the super bright LED bulb. Works perfectly as a super compact emergency light, too. Despite its tiny size, it's one of the brightest single bulb lights the Green Home Environmental Store ever tested.

Just twist the body to turn it on.

Expect 25 hours of light, or over 50 hours in flashing mode. Water-resistant design. Use the included hook or carabiner to attach it to your keys, tent, belt loop, or gear. Plastic. Two lithium batteries included.

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A light that runs on the sun! At night, they can see your address!

This light is great! It helps friends and emergency services find your house! Easily visible at night and during the day.

Solar powered-no wiring. No electrical installation. No digging up the lawn, No electrical costs.

Automatically goes on at night and off in the morning! Rugged weatherproof construction

1.5hrs of sun = 1 full night of illumination!

Profit from the technology of tomorrow today! With the new solar powered house number light! Made of durable ABS plastic, Sun-Mat is completely weatherproof and clearly identifies any address up to 5 digits. Bright blue 4"numbers which are easily visible from 500ft. Pinpoint exact location for emergency calls, deliveries, etc.  Only 1.5hrs of sun each day will keep it  illuminated all night! Can be mounted (hardware included) or staked in to the ground with the included 16" stake.

Green Home Environmental Store
"Green home, Inc. first started in 1999 and has continued to succeed as the longest lasting environmental store and resource center on the internet. Located in the Richmond District of San Francisco, our main office is still technically in the original garage space, although there is a mystical spaceship atmosphere within the garage as we suspend ourselves in the endless universe of the internet in search of better ways to improve our planet." :-)

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Now is the perfect time to install affordable eco-friendly outdoor solar lighting. The Green Home Environmental Store  offers solar lighting units online.

Outdoor Solar Light - Copper

This solar powered garden light combines unique style with function, efficiency, and the easiest installation possible!

The light emits a beautiful white glow and will run up to 10 hours per night. Effectively lights up your garden, driveways, patios and walkways - making for a much safer outdoor environment.

Since its solar powered, you don't have to rip apart your garden to install electrical wiring. Installation is a snap whether placing in the ground with the shepherd hook or mounting on the wall. Wall mount included for easy attachment to the side of your home, above the mail box or the house number. Die cast aluminum material in a beautiful copper finish.

3 Rechargeable Ni-Cad batteries included. New Technology bulb - LED never needs replacement. Measures 9 inches long and 6.5 inches diameter. Hook is two feet high from ground. One Year Limited Warranty.

Features:

• Charges by day; automatically turns on at night.
• LED Bulb never needs replacement.
• Die Cast Aluminum housing.
• High capacity all weather nickel cadmium batteries easy to replace.
• Shepherd hook and wall mount included.

Green Home Environmental Store

"Green home, Inc. first started in 1999 and has continued to succeed as the longest lasting environmental store and resource center on the internet. Located in the Richmond District of San Francisco, our main office is still technically in the original garage space, although there is a mystical spaceship atmosphere within the garage as we suspend ourselves in the endless universe of the internet in search of better ways to improve our planet." :-)

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The Retrofit Revolution
"We see a growing momentum toward responsible energy usage--we like to call it the 'Retrofit Revolution,'" said LED-LLC CEO, Tim Taylor. "When you look at true ROI, upfront costs for LED fixtures are easily displaced by savings in long term expense, and our customers understand that. The linear series offers a nice complement to the rest of our product line."

Greener Lighting Solutions
All of LED-LLC's LED fixtures offer a green solution for new installations, and an environmentally responsible replacement for existing fluorescents. LEDs last longer, burn cooler, and deliver savings on labor, as well as energy, over time This makes a cost effective solution for any 24/7 application, and especially industrial and commercial installations that pay high prices for labor to replace bulbs that burn out frequently and leave bad impressions when not replaced in a timely manner.

Light Emitting Designs (www.led-llc.com), an innovator in LED lighting solutions for the commercial/industrial market, announces three new series of 12v LED linear fixtures now shipping through electrical distribution.

The R, S and SC series from LED-LLC include the three key features savvy lighting specialists now expect:

1) lumens above 150 per each 12" run.

2) CRI of 75 or above.

3) Three year warranty.

All lights are dimmable on the 12v side.

Available in lengths from 12 to 60 inches, in Day Light or Soft White, from 4 to 16 watts, applications include task lighting, showcase lighting, undercabinet lighting, refrigerator/freezer lighting, and illuminating architectural features.

• "S" (Square) Series: Square (S) Extruded White Powder Coat Aluminum Housing
• "R" (Round) Series: Round (R) Extruded Brushed Aluminum Housing Rotatable to 3600
• "SC" (Showcase) Series: Show Case (SC) Extruded Brushed Aluminum Housing Rotatable to 3600
• Also available: Power Supplies and Link Cables

About Light Emitting Designs:
Light Emitting Designs is a company of lighting experts with nearly a century of combined experience, providing "environmental lighting solutions" to the electrical industry throughout the US. The broad product line includes indoor and outdoor LED bulbs, linear lighting fixtures, 2' and 4' T8's, and accessories.

Light Emitting Designs
108 S Wynstone Park Drive
Suite 103
North Barrington, IL  60010
847-380-3540
www.led-llc.com

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Efficiency Benefits Up to 82% in Energy Savings!

According to Flex Your Power, documented studies have proven the energy savings potential of LEDs:

	Replacing a red incandescent traffic signal head with a red LED unit cuts energy use by an estimated 82 to 93%. The use of LED traffic signals in cities can save 1 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of energy and nearly $70,000 a year for every 100 signaled intersections replaced. The payback period is approximately two-and-a-half to three years through energy savings alone. There are 100 million exit signs in the United States containing incandescent lamps that consume a total of 20 billion kWh of electricity per year. LED lighting could save approximately three-quarters of this energy. By purchasing 1,000 exit signs for an initial investment of $30,000, a state government could save a net $455,562 over the products’ lifetime. The new signs would pay for themselves in six months. LEDs can replace neon, offering an 80% electricity efficiency improvement.

The benefits of LED lighting technology go far beyond reducing electricity consumption.

Even with a higher initial investment, dollar savings and quality improvements significantly outweigh costs.

LED technology's numerous benefits also include:
Long life and reduced maintenance cost High quality light output Increased safety as a result of LED's lower voltage Smaller, flexible light fixtures Increased durability (no filament to break) Lower lighting infrastructure load and cost for expansion

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Current market-ready or near market-ready uses of LED lighting include:

Commercial Signage: Commercial signage often operates 12 to 24 hours per day, consuming about 2% of the total electricity in the United States. Fluorescent signs currently account for about 48% of this market, with neon signs holding about 41%, and the remainder of the market dominated by incandescent products.

Institutional, Industrial and Commercial Lighting: LED products can have a significant impact on energy use in airport, ports and roadway lighting, where conventional fluorescent- and incandescent-lit signage is heavily used.

Retail Lighting: LEDs offer unprecedented flexibility in colors and configurations to lighting designers in creating displays and “moods” in retail settings.

Key resources pertaining to LED technology:

• LED Lighting Systems, 2003 (47 pgs.), by John Bullough
• Information from ENERGY STAR about high efficiency exit signs and traffic signals
• Information from the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on LEDs in transportation applications and exit signs
• Specifications on LED traffic signals developed by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

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Manufacturers

DMF Lighting and Liton Lighting are a couple of the manufacturers of ENERGY STAR qualified exit signs in California.
DMF Lighting manufactures recessed lighting, track lighting, exit and emergency signs and industrial lighting.

Wet Location Red and Green LED AC Exit signs by Carson, CA based DMF feature an enclosure resistant to corrosive atmosphere, non-hazardous dust environments, water spray, splash and where hose downs frequently occur.  Edge-lit architectural signs provide high design features.  Additional models fit commercial and institutional facilities where emergency saving operation and long service life are required.

Liton Lighting, a subsidiary of  Los Angeles Based EEMA lighting Group, specializes in specification grade, commercial and residential recessed down lighting, and track lighting in Low Voltage, Line Voltage, Compact Fluorescent, and HID.

EEMA Industries Inc.
5461 West Jefferson Blvd, Los Angles, CA 90016
P: 323.904.0200 F: 323.904.0201

For a complete list of LED Exit Sign manufacturers, visit the ENERGY STAR website .  Energy Star maintains an Energy Star Qualified Products list for:

• Appliances
• Heating & Cooling
• Home Envelope
• Home Electronics
• Office Equipment
• Lighting
• Comemrcial food Service
• ...and Other Commercial Products.

This EPA sponsored national program provides a wide variety of information, testing and product rating services to help reduce energy consumption.  Started in the 1970s, their history is valuable for evalution and their scope is broadening to include testing of additional product categories for energy efficiency.

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Solid-state lighting is the first genuinely new lighting technology in more than a century. The light emitting diode (LED) lighting systems, which reduce electricity consumption by up to 85%, have proven to be very effective in applications where brightness, visibility and long life are important, such as in exit signs and traffic signals. New uses for LEDs include small area lighting, such as task and under-shelf fixtures, decorative lighting, and pathway and step marking. Industry and government are researching solid-state technology for general illumination in residential and commercial settings.

Technology Options

LEDs are highly efficient semiconductor devices. They can emit considerable amounts of light from small inputs of power. For instance,

LED traffic signals use between 6 to 25 watts

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Colorado Springs, Colorado is a medium-sized city with 1,931 km (1,200 mi) of streets and 410 signalized intersections in the city's jurisdiction.

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are transforming the streets of Colorado Springs into a research laboratory for emerging ITS technologies.

Funding from an Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act program is paving the way for projects that improve traffic management and provide ITS capabilities within the roadway network. The following projects have been initiated:

• Incident detection and management on a freeway and major arterial, incorporating video surveillance, loop detectors, and variable message signs

• Upgrading the signal master intersection control system, improving intersection communications, and incorporating spread spectrum radio technology

• Developing the 470I prom module for type 170 and 179 controllers

• Establishing weather stations

• Installing carbon monoxide monitors
  

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Decorative street lighting options include

• lighting bases
• poles
• fixtures
• signals
• bollards
• banner arms
• signs and sign holders
• planting baskets
• mail boxes

Street furnishings that can create a stunning theme for an entire project design.

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McCain is one of North America's largest manufacturers and suppliers of traffic signal equipment, systems, and software.

McCain products have earned a strong reputation for quality and reliabilty.  McCain has become the industry leader for traffic technology. At our manufacturing facilities in California, Washington, and Mexico, McCain produces:

• vehicle signals
• pedestrian signals
• traffic controllers and cabinets (NEMA, 170's and 2070's)
• SETCON test equipment for controllers and cabinets

McCain has a strong specialty in the design and manufacture of programmable CMS signs, as well as Illuminated Street Name Signs, and other types of signs. An industry leader throughout North America  and 11 foreign nations, the company’s software division has produced the technology that controls more than 40,000 intersections, and more than 150 sophisticated traffic management systems.  McCain Incorporated has a solid history in the industry as well as a strong record of service backing product innovations.

McCain
(760) 727-8100

2365 Oak Ridge Way
Vista, CA 92081

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2008 -  McCain Incorporated introduced their 2070L Advanced Traffic System Controller Unit. The McCain 2070L controller has been approved by CalTrans and is designed to meet Transportation Electrical Equipment Specifications (TEES). 

The 2070L is a ruggedized multitasking field processor and communications system that can be easily configurable for traffic management applications.

This industry standard controller is used in various cabinet styles such type 332, 334, 336, 333, 332D, NEMA as well as the new ITS Cabinets. This versatile controller utilizes an OS-9 operating system, which mated with various off-the-shelf firmware packages is a powerful controller unit.

The McCain 2070L controller also exceeds the Joint AASHTO/ITE/NEMA Advanced Transportation Controller Specifications.  The design of the McCain 2070L is flexible to meet specific user needs; it is capable of multitasking with each unit running multiple applications and is physically compatible with Model 170 and 170E controllers and facilities. 

The backlit crystal display has 8 lines of 40 characters.

For more information on the McCain CalTrans approved 2070L or any of our products, contact McCain Incorporated today at info@mccain-inc.com

Established in 1987, McCain Incorporated designs and manufactures state-of-the-art traffic management and testing technology, including vehicle signals, pedestrian signals, traffic controllers and cabinets, the hardware and software for programmable CMS signs, and Amber Alert signs.  An industry leader throughout North America and 11 foreign nations, the company’s software division has produced the technology that controls more than 40,000 intersections, and more than 150 sophisticated traffic management systems.  McCain Incorporated has a solid history in the industry as well as a strong record of service backing product innovations.  Get to know McCain’s products.  But, more importantly, get to know the people behind the products.

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LED lighting options are growing and developing rapidly. Many applications are now cost effective with LED, despite the higher upfront costs. How affordable? Check it out for your own applications with an LED Payback Calculator.

BetaLED is a respected manufacturer of THE EDGE fixtures that contain no mercury or lead. Longer light component life also means less waste. THE EDGE also complies with both Dark Sky (IESNA full cutoff) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHs) regulations. Beta Lighting brings continuous LED innovation to the workplace and their Total Systems Approach allows them to build innovation from the ground up.

To meet today's general lighting standards, Beta Lighting works with top-tier LED suppliers from around the world. Their primary LED partner, Cree of Raleigh, North Carolina, controls all aspects of its LED manufacturing.

It's easy to prove that Beta LED has the EDGE over HID. Adjust the cells to get a quick estimate on how THE EDGE can reduce your energy and maintenance cost.

LED Payback Calculator

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As part of the 2008 World Expo, interactive floor designer Sensacell has built a 250 square foot installation from 1000 of their LED panels. Covered in strong, architectural glass, the floor responds to pressure by lighting up. And while that alone doesn't sound all that exciting, the system tracks the pressure over time, allowing users to create a transient series of footprints

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LEDdynamics is a custom engineering company specializing in the design and integration of LED technology for end-user and OEM applications.

LEDdynamics' engineering teams operate in the fields of:

• Custom Drivers
• CircuitDesign
• Diffusion
• Optics
• Efficiency Circuits
• Controller Software
• Heat Sinks
• Housing Design
• Research & Development
• Production

LEDdynamics
44 Hull Street, Suite 100
Randolph, VT 05060
http://www.leddynamics.com

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Heatron is actively manufacturing custom heating components utilizing many different technologies.

Heatron offers a wide range of design and development services, technology competencies including optics, thermal management, power sources and drivers, cost effective production and assembly capabilities and in-depth industry and technology expertise.

Thermal Management Technology

Using a thermal management technology, featuring their proprietary ELPOR® coating, Heatron can provide custom designed assemblies, utilizing an automated SMT line and hot bar solder capabilities.

This would include placement of LEDs and other electronic components.

The ELPOR® system offers the unique capability of printing and laser trimming resistors as part of the LED Light Engine. Custom shapes in steel, aluminum, and ceramic substrates are available.

Heatron's new LED Design Center offers industry-leading design facilities to accommodate the most complex of projects.

From concept drawings to finished assemblies, Heatron allows the lighting designers to sit in the driver's seat and Accelerate the High Power LED Revolution.

Heatron, Inc.
3000 Wilson Avenue
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Tel: 913.946.1377
http://www.heatron.com

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CRS Electronics provides LED Vehicle products for Child Reminder Systems, Tail Lights, Backup Lights, License Plate Lights, Warming Lights, Clearance Marker Lights, Triangular Marker Lights, and G2 Max Warning Lights.

CRS is one of Cree's Solution Providers.

CRS Electronics
129 Hagar St. Unit 5
Welland, Ontario
Canada, L3B5V9
http://www.crselectronics.com

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