DURHAM, N.C.—Using up to 80 percent less energy and designed to last up to eight times longer than traditional 50-watt halogen MR16 lamps, the Cree LM16 LED Lamp delivers a new standard in LED lighting. The new Cree lamp can deliver payback in less than 12 months and provide years of consistent color quality and lumen output. The high-performance LM16 LED Lamp delivers the industry’s best center beam candlepower for 25° beam angles—making it ideal for a wide spectrum of applications in retail, hospitality and residential settings.The new LM16 LED Lamp not only matches the performance, appearance and ANSI...

LAS VEGAS—SWITCH Lighting, makers of LED replacement bulbs in 40W, 60W and 75W equivalents, announced that the SWITCH 3-Way, one of a select group of CES “Best of Innovations,” will make its public debut at CES. The bulb is the first and only 25/50/75 watt-equivalent LED bulb for use in three-way lighting fixtures.The SWITCH 3-Way was announced a “Best of Innovations” honoree in the Eco-Design and Sustainable Technologies product category in October at the 2013 International CES Press Preview, a sneak peek for journalists to see the hottest upcoming technology products. The SWITCH 3-Way and all other must-see technology...

KEMP, TEXAS—Larson Electronics announced the release of a new 4 foot LED T-series style bulb that replaces T8 and T12 fluorescent bulbs. The LEDT8-28W-V1 28 watt LED tube bulb delivers 2,750 lumens and is available in 5600K and 4300K color.Available in a nominal 4 foot length, this high lumen output LED tube has an internal driver, meaning the bulb does not require an additional external driver. Operators simply connect either 120/277 VAC or 12/24 VDC directly to the lamp to energize it.“At this time, I don’t think there is another LED T-series tube on the U.S. market delivering 2,750...

LOS GATOS, CALIF.—Smart Home Labs introduces the RoboSmart wireless LED lighting system that enables smart lighting control via a smartphone, tablet or computer over Bluetooth Smart wireless.RoboSmart Light Bulb is an energy efficient Bluetooth Smart enabled LED light bulb, which can be simply controlled from any Bluetooth Smart enabled Mobile device, with customizable apps for both iOS and Android.The unique combination of energy efficient LED design and Bluetooth communications allows anyone the freedom to fully customize control of their lighting, not previously possible with standard LED bulbs.Harnessing the company’s RoboSmart technology allows for total control over the brightness, timer...

PORT ORFORD, ORE.—“It feels like you are on another planet.” That is how Michelle Duarte describes the WildSpring Guest Habitat that she and her husband own along the coast of Oregon in Port Orford. Their small, eco-friendly resort sits on five acres of 100-foot trees and includes five cabins. “The cabins are built like small homes,” Duarte says. “They are not rustic.”Just about everything possible was done to minimize the environmental footprint of the five cabin suites. Duarte’s husband, Dean, who once worked on Hollywood sets in construction, played an integral part in the building of the cabins. Only...

CHICAGO—Go Green LED Bulbs, an online LED light bulb retailer, recently added LED exit sign retrofit kits to its product line. The retrofit kits allow buildings to keep their existing exit signs, but convert them to operate as a light emitting diode (LED) technology.LED Exit Signs provide a number of benefits including reduced energy consumption and lower maintenance. Like LED light bulbs, LED exit signs consume a significantly lower amount of energy than traditional exit signs. Since exit signs are required to operate constantly, their electricity costs can add up. Because LED exit signs use a fraction of the...

PLANO, TEXAS—Lighting & Power Technologies announces the launch of the Watran 35W LED PAR30 lamp. This marks the first available dual voltage 120v/277v, ETL listed 35W LED PAR lamp available to the North American market. The Watran lamp boasts 80 lumens/watt and replaces a ceramic metal halide CMH39WPAR30 lamp or 120W Halogen PAR38.The Watran LED lamp offers 30,000K hours of life versus only 10,000K delivered by the CMH39WPAR30, which means fewer lamp changes and significantly lower maintenance cost to the end user. In addition the Watran 35W LED PAR has an internal driver for either 120V or 277V input,...

TROY, MICH.—Altair formally announced the rebranding of its LED lighting subsidiary, ilumisys, to TOGGLED. TOGGLED will be the commercial brand name carried by its energy-saving LED light tubes to replace standard fluorescent lights. At the same time, TOGGLED appointed Brent York, CEO of Tangenesys Consulting to the subsidiary’s Board of Directors. A recognized lighting business executive with a deep understanding of the solid-state lighting industry, York will provide guidance to support TOGGLED’s strategic intent to become a leading global LED lighting manufacturer. “As our LED lighting business moves out of research and development and low-volume assembly and into high-volume...

ATLANTA—Acuity Brands, Inc. announced the introduction of the Lithonia Lighting W Series luminaires that feature integral occupancy sensors to manage lighting usage in low-traffic or low-occupancy areas such as corridors, stairwells and restrooms. The luminaires automatically turn on or off as occupants ascend and descend stairs, walk corridors or enter a seldom used space, significantly reducing energy consumption by not lighting the space when it is not in use.The W Series luminaires are available with energy-efficient LED or fluorescent lamps and can be configured for surface or wall mount applications. The luminaires’ linear-fluted diffuser coordinates with the Lithonia Lighting...

TORRANCE, CALIF.—LEDtronics, Inc., an LED lamp manufacturer, announces a family of CFL-style, right-angle-illumination LED lamps with dual- or quadpin GX23, G24Q and G24D bases. The LEDGX23D, LEDG24Q and LEDG24D series is available in any combination of 5 or 7 watts; two popular voltage ranges of 120-to-240VAC and 240-to-277VAC; white colors 2800K “Halogen” White, 3200K Warm White or 4100K Natural White; different base styles, and different configurations and numbers of pins.The LEDtronics series of LED lamps replace CFLs in all directional lighting applications, such as lanterns beaming light away from the wall, wall sconces beaming light in one primary direction,...