NEW YORK—Duravit has applied its innovative design sensibility to bathroom lighting with the introduction of its LED mirrors. This feature, now available across a range of classic and newly launched Duravit collections, lends a soft and natural effect to the bathroom, and the even source of light is ideal for grooming and makeup application. The functional LED lighting can also be applied in Duravit’s mirrored cabinets, providing a practical and energy-saving solution.“At Duravit, one of our goals is to always treat the bathroom as a living space,” says Duravit USA president Tim Schroeder. “Our LED mirrors substitute the harsh...

MUSKEGON, MICH.—EarthTronics introduces PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 EarthBulb LED floodlights which offer more than 80 percent savings compared to standard floodlights. EarthTronics dimming technology provides smooth dimming to less than 5 percent on standard controls. EarthBulb LED PAR lamps are ideal for use in display lighting, track lighting and recessed lighting applications for hospitality, restaurant, long-term care and retail locations.EarthBulb LED PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 floodlights provide 300, 750, and 1000 lumens respectively and replace 50 watt, 75 watt and 90 watt incandescent floodlights. EarthBulb LED PAR lamps are designed with the same form factor as the PAR lamps...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y.—In most offices, hotels or homes, a lot of money is wasted by people simply not turning off the lights when they leave a room. In fact, lights are often accidentally left on overnight, wasting both money and electricity. When one installs a Tolomeo Task Lamp with a motion sensor light switch, it will automatically sense any movement in the room. This means the light will go on automatically without one having to do a thing. After a certain amount of time, if no further motion is detected, the lights will also turn themselves off. Because of this...

SATELLITE BEACH, FLA.—Lighting Science Group Corp. announced the release of the outdoor Coastal Light, designed with amber-colored LEDs to deter sea turtle hatchlings and other wildlife that are sensitive or threatened by light that is not from a natural nighttime source.Properties located in coastal areas are often required by law to comply with light pollution standards for the protection of wildlife, especially sea turtle hatchlings. Each year, nearly 20,000 hatchlings are disorientated by beachfront lighting and most do not make it from the surf into the ocean. Turtle eye receptors are sensitive to a different intensity and wavelength (color)...

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—WattStopper announced a new family of lighting control panels developed to support design professionals engineering net zero buildings. The panels allow designers to easily layer multiple control strategies and integrate seamlessly with other building systems to meet the newest energy code requirements and optimize energy management. To ensure reliability and longevity, these newly-designed panels are based on two proven WattStopper technologies: Digital Lighting Management (DLM) intelligent control and the company’s patented heavy duty relay. The panels address the growing need to combine the flexibility of distributed controls with the scalability of centralized controls. Combining lighting control solutions tailored...

DETROIT—MGM Grand Detroit has completed the light-emitting diode (LED) lamp retrofit of its 61-acre parking garage. Cited as one of the nation’s largest LED parking garage makeovers, the three-month installation boasts 3,117 LED lamps and will reduce the garage’s annual energy use by 80 percent at the Four Diamond destination resort. “As a property fully committed to the fundamental principles of environmental stewardship, we are proud to complete the LED lamp installation and further minimize MGM Grand Detroit’s energy consumption,” said Steve Zanella, president and COO of MGM Grand Detroit. “Like many of our conservation initiatives, this renovation...

LOS ANGELES—American Illumination, Inc., a specialist in designing and creating one-of-a-kind LED light engines, has unveiled their LED GU24 direct replacement lamp. Part of the company’s new Verde Retrofit Series, this new model is one of the few GU24 direct replacement light bulbs available, and is the only one compatible with the GU24 locking ring for simple transitions from CFL to LED.“With the Verde Retrofit lamps, we wanted to push energy savings even further,” said Gina Lee, marketing director for American Illumination. “CFLs are already a low-cost, low-energy solution available to the public, but these sources tend to produce...

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, CALIF.—Jeff Lazar and Jim Hesterly announced the launch of a new hospitality lighting supplier, Meadow Lighting, and simultaneously appointed Ken Koneck as vice president to steer the new venture. Meadow Lighting is uniquely positioned to deliver guestroom table and floor lamp portables, as well as hardwired fixtures including wall mounted sconces and small hanging fixtures for lodging.“Lighting offers us a wonderful additional platform of product design and functionality in guestrooms, to blend with JLF’s seating and fine tables,” says Jeff Lazar, president of JL Furnishings. “JLF has enjoyed unprecedented growth over the last several years. Now with...

CHICAGO—More restaurants are exploring LED lights, which use less energy than incandescent bulbs and often qualify for rebates or other incentives. Energy Star, an Environmental Protection Agency program that promotes energy efficiency, estimates LEDs use at least 75 percent less energy than incandescent lights.Consider these points when exploring LED lighting:•    Be prepared for an upfront investment. While LEDs cost more initially, they last 35 to 50 times longer than incandescent lighting and about two to five times longer than fluorescent lighting, according to Energy Star. Restaurants typically start to see a return on their investment in four to 16...

DURHAM, N.C.—Cree, Inc. introduces the VG Series Parking Garage Luminaire. Cree VG Series parking garage luminaires are designed to deliver optimal, low-glare illumination by intelligently eliminating direct view of the LEDs with a new optical system. The VG Series helps create a pleasing appearance while delivering high-performance lighting.With typical parking garages operating 24/7, managing energy costs is critical for facility managers and owners. The new VG Series delivers energy savings up to 73 percent compared to the outdated metal halide fixtures they replace, while simultaneously delivering superior illumination quality, which can help create a safer feeling in garages.The low-glare...