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 The new VG Series delivers energy savings up to 73 percent compared to the outdated metal halide fixtures they replace, while simultaneously delivering superior illumination quality, which can help create a safer feeling in garages.The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...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—The Mayton Inn, a new construction 45-room boutique hotel in Cary, N.C., is the first hotel to use the power of BACnet integration to combine the InnPoint system from Zeno Controls LLC with Mitsubishi’s City Multi Central Network (CMCN). The technology enables property owners Colin and Deanna Crossman to use Zeno’s InnPoint solution to monitor and manage HVAC, lighting and environmental conditions in guestrooms and share the data on the Mitsubishi CMCN. Installation of the BACnet-compatible InnPoint front end solution will begin after the hotel breaks ground in September. The Mayton Inn is scheduled to open its doors...

ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc. expands the Acculamp specification grade series to include a dimmable 2000 lumen PAR38 LED lamp. The PAR38 LED lamp replaces 150-watt halogen lamps with only 25 watts, providing 83 percent energy savings when compared to traditional light sources.“We listened to the marketplace and identified a significant demand for high lumen output LED lamps that would meet the requirements of demanding applications,” said Seth Owen, Acuity Brands Lighting vice president, LED Lamps and Track Lighting. “Through the combination of a high lumen package, crisp beam angles and low glare, the 2000 lumen PAR38 is our solution.”The Acculamp...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—Engineered as cost-effective, specification-grade luminaires for commercial outdoor and indoor locations, MaxLite introduces highly durable T5 and T8 Fluorescent Vapor Tight Lighting Fixtures that effectively protect the light source from the elements in harsh environments. MaxLite, a global marketer and manufacturer of energy efficient lamps and lighting, has developed these Vapor Tight fixtures to help meet the latest building codes for parking garages, refrigerated coolers, stairwells and other utility lighting applications. “MaxLite has introduced its T5 and T8 Fluorescent Vapor Tight Fixtures as a testament to its continued support of fluorescent lighting,” said Pat Treadway, MaxLite’s vice president...

ATLANTA—The Las Vegas Convention Center selected approximately 2,000 Holophane DualBay high bay luminaires from Acuity Brands, Inc. to improve lighting and reduce costs in its 3.2 million-square-foot facility. Installed in the convention center’s central exhibit halls, DualBay high bay luminaires feature Holophane ISD Superglass reflectors, dual lamp technology, solid-state electronic ballasts, and a thermal management system to deliver better light quality, distribution and energy savings.“DualBay high bay luminaires have reduced the convention center’s energy consumption by nearly 40 percent while creating a vivid, uniformly lit environment with less glare and strain on the eyes,” said Joe Toro, electrical supervisor...

BURLINGAME, CALIF.—Green Creative LLC, the commercial grade LED lighting manufacturer, announced the availability of its new Titanium LED Series 3.0 G25 8W decorative lamp.This latest entry to Green Creative’s lineup of Energy Star qualified products is one of the few G25 60W equivalent bulbs on the market. At only 8W, this dimmable lamp is ideal for decorative applications.The Green Creative G25’s 69 LPW efficacy is the highest among all other Energy Star qualified G25 LEDs. The lamp emits 550 lumens of warm diffused light in 2700K and replicates a 60W incandescent bulb. Ideal for Bathroom Vanities Knowing that some consumers have...

DEARBORN, MICH.—In their second collaboration with Lauretano Sign Group, Adoba Hotel Dearborn is taking their sustainable journey to new heights. Dearborn’s skyline will now feature a new green hue, thanks to a sustainable sign that’s breaking ground in the world of outdoor illumination. The Adoba Dearborn/Detroit location across the street from the Ford World Headquarters is taking every sustainable element into consideration, Lauretano Sign Group has created a landmark exterior sign package with several green features. For instance, the sign is illuminated by GE LED systems that contain no mercury, lead, or glass. Energy savings will amount to...

HONOLULU—Ala Moana Hotel has installing an INNCOM system to reduce its environmental footprint. The system automatically reduces cooling and energy consumption by using sensors to monitor when guests leave their room. The energy management system was installed in each of Ala Moana Hotel’s 1,176 guestrooms. “With the new INNCOM system in place, Ala Moana Hotel is making strides to complete its green energy master plan,” said Dave Lawrence, general manager of Ala Moana Hotel. “Receiving a rebate from Hawaii Energy is a win-win for both the hotel’s Association of Apartment Owners, who funded the project, as well as guests who...