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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), one of the world's leading LED lighting companies, today joined Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and officials from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Department of the Environment (DDOE) to celebrate the completion of the first phase of the relighting project that will save the city tens of thousands of dollars each year in energy costs. Part of the Mayor's larger...

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG), one of the world's leading LED lighting companies, today unveiled some of the most advanced LED products to have been introduced to the lighting industry at LIGHTFAIR International. With a reputation as innovation leaders, the Company's world-class team of scientists and engineers redefined the boundaries of possibility in lighting technology with this year's suite of products and additions,...

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Matching commercial demand with sustainable LED lighting design, Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG) announced today the launch of its Forefront(TM) product line. A full family of architectural luminaires, the Forefront is available in area, flood, highbay, pedestrian and wall -- each of which individually blends into the architectural landscape it illuminates. Valued for its versatility, coordinated form and unparalleled...

FAIRFIELD, N.J., May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Amerlux has partnered with Illuminating Concepts and IntelliStreets to create the SmartSite state of the art LED street lighting and network control system. Amerlux, a manufacturer of a broad array of optically superior, energy efficient lighting solutions for the retail, supermarket, hospitality, commercial and outdoor lighting markets, has supplied the LED-equipped luminaires and is marketing the system across North America....

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the global shift towards sustainable LED lighting solutions, Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG) announced today the launch of its high performance and feature-rich RoadMaster(TM) street light. Currently being installed throughout Puerto Rico, the Company's new street light provides a reduction in energy costs during its extended operating life, helping governments and communities avoid soaring energy and maintenance...

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials at Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) recognized that Long Lake Elementary School needed a major overhaul. Out of renovation options, the District opted for a complete rebuild of the nearly 50-year-old building in an effort to make the new school a model of energy efficiency and sustainability. To help achieve its overall goal of creating a high-quality, LEED-certified visual learning environment, the school turned...

NEWARK, N.J., April 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Service Electric & Gas Company (PSE&G) has begun installing LED lights that increase reliability and security, are environmentally friendly, and decrease light pollution. The first LED light fixture installations have been completed at Montclair State University, United Water in Haworth and in New Brunswick on George Street between Bayard Street and Liberty Street. The Rutgers University Newark campus is currently...

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Attracting nearly one million visitors each year, the Grand Traverse County Civic Center is a multi-use facility encompassing roughly 45 acres, located in Traverse City, Michigan. Although the site offers visitors many outdoor options, its fixtures illuminating the Civic Center's mile long oval track were leaving many joggers and walkers in the dark. To help increase overall illumination, the County turned to solutions from...

Valoya Ltd, a leading provider of LED lights for horticultural use, was chosen by the University of Helsinki, Finland, for their strawberry cultivation without sunlight. Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) March 27, 2012 Researcher Dr. Timo Hytönen and his research team at the University of Helsinki tested several artificial light sources for improving vegetative growth and flowering of wild strawberries. The LED lights from Valoya Ltd were among the tested products and proved to be superior...

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lighting up roadways around the world with ultra-efficient LED street lights, Lighting Science Group announced today that Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, has installed the Company's LED infrastructure products. Compared with traditional high pressure sodium (HPS) street lights, the Lighting Science Group PROLIFIC Series LED street lights are 50% more efficient, provide more uniform light distribution and increase light levels. The...