WASHINGTON, D.C.—When light-emitting diodes (LEDs) were first introduced in the mid-2000s for general space lighting, they were considered a disappointment. Almost too dim to be useful, they were expensive and no more efficient than traditional fluorescent technology. Today, LED-based lighting products can successfully compete with rival technologies on the basis of light quality, efficiency, dimmability, and almost any other important metric except for price—which is falling rapidly. According to a recent report from Navigant Research, revenues from LED lighting products (including lamps and luminaires) in commercial building markets will grow from $2.7 billion in 2013 to more than $25...

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—WattStopper has published a new edition of its Product Selection Guide (PSG), a comprehensive catalog of energy-efficient lighting controls and services. The PSG is available in print and as an eBook, and for the first time the content is also available as a mobile app.Lighting and electrical professionals rely on WattStopper’s detailed product cut sheets, featuring specifications, wiring diagrams and coverage patterns, which comprise the heart of the PSG. Easy-to-navigate color-coded sections organize the information by category, and helpful matrices give readers an at-a-glance comparison of the products within each section. WattStopper control solutions include digital lighting...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—In November 2013, Buffalo’s Salvatore’s Grand Hotel became the first hotel in the world to benefit from a joint technology partnership between ZENO Controls LLC and its subsidiary Verve Living Systems. Using the wireless Verve Keycard Switch (enabled by EnOcean energy harvesting technology) to communicate with room PTAC-air conditioners and bedside lamps via the ZENO gateway with InnPoint Software, Salvatore’s Grand Hotel was able to dramatically reduce its overall energy consumption. Today, property owner Russell Salvatore is reaping the rewards of his investment, being presented a rebate check last month in the amount of $48,987.83 from local utility...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics announced that its Energy Star rated 23 watt LED Recessed Fixture Retrofit kit, 13 watt BR30 floodlight, and 13 watt A19 omni-directional LED light bulb exceed the voluntary California Quality Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lamp Specification issued by the California Energy Commission (CEC) for LED lamps used in residential applications. This new specification, commonly referred to as “CEC” or “California Quality Spec,” has set a LED lamp performance baseline for utilities to consider that is more stringent than Energy Star.These EarthTronics products meet or exceed all CEC specifications including color of light and color consistency by providing...

WORCESTER, MASS.—Bulbs.com, one of the largest online distributors of replacement lighting, is launching its new Buy ‘N’ Try program that takes the risk out of purchasing LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) and makes energy efficient lighting more accessible for its customers. There has never been a better time to switch to LED lighting; however there are a lot of factors to consider when investing in a new lighting technology. That’s why Bulbs.com created its new  Buy ‘N’ Try Program. The risk-free program allows commercial customers to test one or a few top-quality LEDs before investing in many.Commercial customers can call Bulbs.com at...

NEW YORK—The New York Convention Center Operating Corp., Empire State Development and the New York Convention Center Development Corp. joined November 11 with the Hotel Association of New York City, FXFOWLE, Epstein and Tishman Construction, an AECOM Company, in a celebration of the newly renovated Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York. From the installation of a new 240,000 square-foot glass curtain wall to the construction of the largest green roof in the Northeast, the Javits Center has undergone a comprehensive renovation. Located on Manhattan’s West Side in Midtown, the Javits Center is considered the busiest convention center...

ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc. has extended its line of P Series LED Downlighting Modules from Lithonia Lighting. The family now features 4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch LED modules that deliver an expected service life of 46 years for a wide range of applications.Designed to fit almost any manufacturer’s recessed can-style housings (4-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch) for no-hassle retrofitting, the new P Series LED downlights offer more flexibility with the most popular downlight sizes for residential and light commercial applications. Additionally, the new 4-inch P Series LED downlight offers the same light output as a 65-watt incandescent lamp, to deliver more illumination...

NATIONAL REPORT—Retina scans, robot room service and rooms that reconfigure themselves? Here today, coming tomorrow, and no, it’s not science fiction if nanotechnology has its way. In the hotel of the future, technology is king, and what it means to guests—and even to lighting—means everything. While “dream machines” will have to wait, the evolution of the hotel environment is already underway. Mobile Millennials and still-bustling Boomers are driving the demands of 2020, starting with the power to evoke the comforts of home. As personal control and customization becomes commonplace, matching service to a memorable stay will become imperative to appealing...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics is now offering its 10 watt BR30 EarthBulb LED floodlight to provide 685 lumens with a 110 degree beam angle for full radial illumination and the capability of dimming to less than 5 percent.Replacing a 65 watt incandescent floodlight with the new 10 watt BR30 EarthBulb LED floodlight will provide more than 80 percent energy savings. BR30 EarthBulb LED lamps are designed with the same form factor as the BR30 lamps that they are replacing. In addition, the BR30 EarthBulb LED floodlight offers: 2700K white light with high color rendering rating of greater than 80, medium screw...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes GE Lighting as a Founding Sponsor. GE Lighting offers next-generation, energy-efficient lighting and intelligent devices for the hospitality industry. GE Lighting partners with hospitality professionals to create lighting plans that get the most out of every space. The company’s comprehensive portfolio allows customers to maximize energy savings, minimize maintenance and add to LEED credits. GE Lighting solutions are ideal for lobbies to lounges, guestrooms to garages, and ballrooms to back-of-house. All while minimizing maintenance and maximizing energy savings for an exceptional return on investment.GE Lighting has helped...