BURLINGAME, CALIF.—Green Creative LLC, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, announces the availability of its new Titanium MR16 7W HO (High Output) directional lamp.This 7W lamp replaces 50W halogens used in various down lighting and track lighting applications. The improved compact design matches halogens on a 1:1 ratio for a perfect fit with existing or new lighting projects.Green Creative’s MR16 7W HO lamp boasts an industry leading efficacy of 75 LPW (Lumen Per Watt) and produces 525 lumens in a warm white color at 3000k. The lamp also comes in warm white and natural white colors at 2700K and...

HOUSTON—Toshiba International Corp. announced that it is introducing the  TLS-DCA6 and TLS-DCA8 LED downlights, which offer a variety of lumen outputs (2800lm, 5500lm and 8500lm), making LED lighting a viable lighting solution for high ceiling environments such as atriums.“By offering higher lumen outputs, Toshiba products appeal to a broader range of applications,” said Peter DallePezze, vice president of marketing and product development, Toshiba International Corp. LED Lighting Systems Division. “The range of lumen outputs and multiple color temperatures make our new LED downlights highly desirable for lighting designers working to create unique and inviting environments.”The key benefits of Toshiba’s...

ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces Lithonia Lighting D-Series Area LED luminaires integrated with Sensor Switch motion sensors. The D-Series Area Size 1 and Size 2 LED luminaires utilize motion sensors to increase energy savings in outdoor applications, saving approximately 80 percent in energy than comparable fixed output metal halide fixtures.Ideal for 15-to 30-foot mounting heights, the luminaire-mounted motion sensor provides a 15-to 20-foot coverage radius and a 300-degree coverage pattern. Presets gradually dim the LED luminaire to a pre-set “low” level when the area becomes unoccupied, achieving energy savings while still providing security lighting. When motion is detected, the luminaires...

DURHAM, N.C.—Building on the success of the CR Series LED troffer, Cree, Inc. is announcing the new AR Series LED Architectural troffer, delivering soft, high-quality light with exceptional efficacy of 100 lumens per watt. With its flush mount white housing, the AR Series troffers blend seamlessly into any ceiling design and softly illuminate the space through highly diffused performance optics. The new AR Troffer aesthetic provides increased architectural lighting options while delivering industry-leading light quality and energy savings using Cree TrueWhite Technology. The performance of the AR Series enables rapid payback by providing 33 percent energy savings versus standard...

SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—WattStopper has announced a modular panel to provide electrical contractors with cost-effective code-compliant lighting control for a wide variety of small projects. The new LC8 panel allows installers to quickly configure customized control solutions from just three standard off-the-shelf products. The panel accommodates up to four relay modules, with any combination of two different types of module. Choices include a dual single-pole 120/277 VAC relay module and a single double-pole 208/240/480 VAC relay module. Each panel is equipped with a system clock and touchscreen interface for simple scheduled control, including astronomic control options. Accessories include an exterior...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—MaxLite, a global manufacturer and marketer of LED fixtures and lamps, offers the new Omnidirectional A19 LED Lamp as a true A19 incandescent replacement lamp that distributes a soft, warm uniform light without compromising performance or aesthetics.“Our new Omnidirectional A19 LED Lamps showcase our latest advancements in LED technology and fulfill a need for incandescent replacements used in remodeling and new construction projects in today’s marketplace,” said Pat Treadway, MaxLite’s Vice President of Product Marketing and Engineering. “Our engineers have developed an attractive, environmentally friendly LED lamp alternative that equals incandescent lighting performance, while exceeding the energy...

LEXINGTON, KY.—The award-winning Haiku ceiling fan from Big Ass Fans now lights up a room even more with the addition of a new, patent-pending LED light module. Integrated seamlessly into the fan’s already minimalist design, the energy-efficient LED module reinforces Haiku’s No. 1 Energy Star ranking. LEDs are 80 percent more efficient than incandescent bulbs and offer a lifespan of 50,000 hours—about 17 years of standard use.In addition to Haiku’s 10 unique settings, the LED module’s digital dimmer offers 16 increments of brightness to provide the right amount of light for any setting. At its brightest, the LED module...

NEW YORK—Conrad New York, a luxury waterfront, all-suite hotel located in the heart of lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City, has been awarded LEED Gold for New Construction Certification established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). This is the first LEED Gold New Construction major renovation project certified under the latest rating system in New York. Since its inception in 1998, LEED is the nation’s top rating system for design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings, homes and neighborhoods.The Conrad New York, having already achieved ISO 9000 certification...

SILVER SPRING, MD.—Choice Hotels International’s announcement that it will require U.S. Econo Lodge hotels to participate in its Room to be Green program should elevate its overall number of Room to be Green participants to approximately 2,000 U.S. hotels by the end of the year. Currently, Room to be Green is an optional program for Choice’s other brands. Created in 2008, Room to be Green includes three elements: compact fluorescent or LED bulbs in all guest fixtures, excluding ceiling lights; a towel/linen reuse program; and recycling for guests and staff. Choice hotels that participate in Room to be Green...

SATELLITE BEACH, FLA.—Lighting Science Group Corporation announced the launch of its “Edison inspired” A19 and GP19 LED lamps as a direct replacement for traditional general purpose lighting. These LED-optimized lamps replicate the form, weight and function of the incandescent Edison-shaped bulb that is most familiar to residential consumers and professionals alike.The Definity Professional A19 LED lamp achieves superior performance with up to 71lm/w and is easily dimmable down to 5 percent. Performance is achieved with a reduction in raw materials and an innovative heat sink design comprised of advanced CoolPoly material resulting in superior thermal management with lighter weight.Likewise,...