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HILLSBORO, N.H., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- When the travel range of electric vehicles determines who makes it home to re-charge their batteries and who is stranded by the side of the road, every watt saved and every additional mile counts. So suggests Jonathan Dunlap, an automotive lighting engineer and product marketing manager with OSRAM SYLVANIA, the world's leading manufacturer of automotive lighting, in reference to an SAE paper regarding LED and power consumption of exterior...
California has become the first state in the country to require a new standard for screw-base light bulbs. Experts say that the new rules, which took effect New Year's Day, will save residents money and energy. California is already the nation's leader in energy-efficiency standards. According to Tracy Seipel of San Jose Mercury News, "As of Saturday, what used to be a 100-watt light bulb manufactured and sold in California will have to use 72 watts or less. The 72-watt replacement...
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexxus Lighting, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEXS) today announced its Array(TM) Lighting LED light bulbs have recently been shipped to a number of significant private and public facilities, who are now enjoying the energy saving and sustainability benefits of LED lighting. Recent projects include the prestigious Wharton School of Business, the Hyatt Regency - Miami, the Maryland Institute of College Arts, the University of Minnesota and Presbyterian Homes...
TWINSBURG, Ohio, Dec. 15, 2010 - L.J. Star has slashed the cost for company green initiatives by introducing two LED-based sight-glass luminaires (lights) at less than half the price of its previous LED models. The new luminaires use a newer LED technology that can be changed out like a halogen bulb, unlike LED luminaires that must be discarded or rebuilt after the LED component reaches the end of its useful life. L.J. Star's Lumiglas® USL 16-LED and USL 36-LED sight-glass luminaires...
DANVERS, Mass., Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Public awareness of the federal phase out of incandescent light bulbs is growing, according to the third annual SYLVANIA Socket Survey, released today. Beginning in 2012 with the 100-watt bulb, 36 percent of Americans reported that they are aware of the phase out -- up 10 percent from 2009. While a large majority still uses incandescent bulbs, 60 percent plan to switch to light-emitting diode (LED), compact fluorescent (CFL) or halogen varieties...
Though there is a great deal of hype surrounding LED and CFL light bulbs, their inconsistent efficiency, brightness, and color and light quality have left consumers wondering if these environmentally friendly light bulbs are as friendly as they have been made out to be. Consumers too often sacrifice great lighting for the latest technology and as a result overlook existing light bulb types that feature the ideal balance of high quality light and long lasting life. Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB)...
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- MSi Solid State Lighting today announced it is helping Macy's to make major strides in its ongoing drive to reduce energy consumption and waste as part of the company's comprehensive program of sustainability and operating efficiency. One of these steps is partnering with LED lamp manufacturers, including MSi Solid State Lighting, to be the first department store company to implement the use of LED accent lighting on a wide scale. The...
TWINSBURG, Ohio, Dec. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- L.J. Star is introducing its new Lumiglas® Lumiflex Fiber Optic Ex-Light, Model USL08 LF-Ex, for use with light/sight port combinations, or separate sight glasses and light ports. The Model USL08 LF-Ex conforms to UL1598 and 844 Standards for service in wet and hazardous locations designated as Class I, Div 1 & 2, Groups C & D. Moreover, its 1,950 lux output is 30% brighter than competitive units while consuming 22% less power, and...
SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to outshine the competition -- Lighting Science Group (OTC Bulletin Board: LSCG) now has five ENERGY STAR labeled LED light bulbs. The ENERGY STAR approved DEFINITY PAR38 (narrow flood and spot), PAR30 (narrow flood) and MR16 (flood and narrow flood) LED bulbs are 80% more efficient than the 75, 60, and 25 watt incandescent halogen bulbs that they replace, are fully dimmable, and have approximately 50 percent more lumens (light...
SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the lighting revolution--Lighting Science Group (OTC Bulletin Board: LSCG) has received the industry's first ENERGY STAR label for an LED light bulb following rigorous government performance testing. ENERGY STAR is the trusted, government-backed symbol that makes it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort. The...
