WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Alliance to Save Energy vowed to fight budget cuts for federal energy efficiency programs proposed Thursday by the Trump administration, including the elimination of the successful ENERGY STAR program and sharp reductions at the Department of Energy (DOE). “This is a destructive proposal that walks away from decades of bipartisan support for energy efficiency going back to the Reagan administration and beyond,” said Alliance President Kateri Callahan. “We oppose these cuts in the strongest possible terms and will do everything we can to fight them in Congress.” “This budget ignores the fact that energy efficiency creates jobs and economic growth,” Callahan adds....

LONGMONT, COLO.—Terralux, a leader in the design and manufacture of commercial LED lighting and building control products, announces the expansion of the DRV LED retrofit product line. The DRV now features three models: DRVL for low output applications, the DRV, and the DRVH for high output applications. The latest model, DRVL, is designed to replace either a single 13 watt CFL bulb or a single 18 watt CFL bulb inside existing commercial downlights. The DRVL features rapid-installation process without requiring connection to an external ballast or driver, and provides up to 800 lumens. These fixtures are most typically found in...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Cylo, a new cylindrical LED rail head from Nora Lighting, offers an array of versatile adjustment features, including full rotation aiming and two beam spreads. With sleek contemporary lines, Cylo is offered in three sizes and can be attached anywhere along a Nora 120V Rail System for wall, cabinet and display illumination or overall lighting. Fixtures are constructed from die-cast aluminum with finishes in bronze or brushed nickel. Each Cylo also includes a field changeable 25° spot and 50° narrow flood. The Cylo series is fully dimmable and can be specified as an 8W (600L), 20W (1400L) or 32W (2800L) LED...

RICHMOND, VA.—Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, the largest full-service outdoor lighting franchise company in the United States, is now in its second year of serving the hospitality industry exclusively with its Hospitality Outdoor Lighting division. With LED exterior lighting systems now in some of America’s premiere hotels and resorts, Hospitality Outdoor Lighting installations can now be seen in Augusta, Ga.; Austin, Texas; Charleston, S.C.; Charlotte, N.C.; College Station, Texas; Dallas; Kansas City, Mo.; Long Island, N.Y.; Naples, Fla.; Seabrook Island, S.C.; St. Louis; Tampa, Fla. and Wilmington, S.C. “More than 200 hotels and resorts have contacted us for information on Hospitality Outdoor Lighting...

SAN BRUNO, CALIF.—GREEN CREATIVE, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, announces the release of its 95W, 130W and 185W High Bay LED luminaires. Part of GREEN CREATIVE’s new HYPERBAY Series, these DLC qualified compact luminaires feature a lightweight sturdy construction. Each fixture comes with three different optic choices (general prismatic, medium and aisle) to meet all low and high bay application needs. The 95W version replaces up to a 175W MH and comes standard with the general prismatic optic. The 130W version replaces up to a 250W MH and comes standard with the medium optic. The 185W version replaces up...

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—Sleek and stylish, the versatile Modern Forms Staff LED wall sconce with tapered torch design fosters an easy transition from hospitality facility interiors to exteriors for exceptional design continuity. The LED wall luminaire embodies an IP65 sealed stainless steel frame with back light and solid crystal up light for warm ambience in upscale residential, hospitality and commercial spaces. Constructed of stainless steel with acrylic on top and backside, the LED interior and exterior wall luminaire projects illumination up and towards the mounting surface such as a wall, column or façade. The fixture delivers up to over 500 lumens and a...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—Decorative accessories that create unique visual effects in hospitality, residential and commercial installations are now offered on Nora Lighting’s modular Iolite LED Downlight Series (patent pending). Iolite is available as a 1” downlight or 2” and 4” adjustable. With an easy-to-assemble design, Iolite Modular LEDs can be installed on site with square or round trims in a variety of finishes. Decorative accessories are added between the module and die-cast trim. The decorative elements include translucent Deco Collars in blue, frost, amber and red, which can be fitted around the LED module to color the aperture. The LED continues to produce...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics announces its new UL-listed filament-style LED bulbs—a product line that recreates the attractive filament look while providing energy-saving, clean lighting for various applications. The FIL series is a higher-efficacy, lower-power lighting option for creating a vintage lighting experience. The LEDtronics FIL series filament-style bulbs are available in a wide variety of types: chandelier, standard A19, globe, décor and tube bulbs, and are ideal for omni-directional lighting projects, being both decorative pieces and functional tools. By directly replacing incandescent lights with these filament-style LED bulbs, users can achieve up to 90 percent energy savings. The chandelier bulbs only consume 2...

Name: Pranav Jampani Title: Director of Sustainability Company: Las Vegas Sands Corp. Years with company: Three years Primary responsibilities: “I oversee the sustainability program for our Las Vegas operations. We have some of the world’s largest green buildings with over 9,000 employees. I manage development, management and implementation of policies and programs.” Company’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment: “It’s difficult to pick one. Last year Las Vegas Sands was ranked as one of the greenest large companies in the world in the 2016 Newsweek Green Rankings. Las Vegas Sands was the highest ranked hospitality company in the world. In addition, in Las Vegas, we have...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics announced the addition of Leroy Herring, Jr., who has extensive business and sales development experience in the lighting industry. Appointed Midwest Regional Sales Manager, Herring has helped large and small corporations navigate through tremendous business growth. As a result, Herring will be responsible for directing commercial sales through manufacturers rep agencies, electrical distribution, lighting showrooms, ESCOs, contractors and national accounts. “Herring has very impressive and extensive lighting credentials,” said Tripp Smith, Vice President of Sales. “In fact, his collaborative approach, which fits our company culture, has built strong relationships to drive a positive change throughout his career. Herring...