ATLANTA—Acuity Brands Inc. introduces three LED luminaire options for outdoor lighting from Lithonia Lighting. The OLLW Series LED wall light, OLVT Series LED vapor tight LED luminaire and OLS Series LED step light bring energy efficiency options to both commercial and residential lighting applications. All three LED luminaires feature long-life LEDs (L70, 50,000 hours). • OLLW Series LED wall light: Used for walkways, stairways, courtyards and corridors for safety and security, the OLLW Series LED wall light is constructed to withstand harsh weather conditions. It features multiple configurations to deliver either “up and down” lighting and/or “up or down”...

WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—MaxLite, a global manufacturer and marketer of MaxLED luminaires and lamps for hotels, restaurants and resorts, announces the addition of its ECO-T LED Recessed Troffer to the DesignLights Consortium’s (DLC) Qualified Products List, joining the growing list of indoor and outdoor luminaires that are DLC-approved and qualify for national utility rebates. “ECO-T is a high-quality product that meets the tough requirements set forth by the DLC, and we are proud to add ECO-T to our growing roster of DLC-approved products,” said Pat Treadway, director of product marketing. “When combined with rebates of up to $100 in select...

DANVERS, MASS.—North American lighting maker OSRAM SYLVANIA announced the first to market 100-watt equivalent LED incandescent replacement offering long life and energy savings. The SYLVANIA ULTRA LED omnidirectional A21 bulb consumes only 20 watts of electricity, saving consumers approximately $220 over its life compared to an incandescent bulb.The A21 100-watt equivalent type is part of the ULTRA LED A-Line series of bulbs, now available in four wattages, offering substitutes for 40, 60, 75 and 100-watt incandescent bulbs. Producing a similar lumen output and distribution pattern to incandescent bulbs, ULTRA LED omnidirectional A-Line bulbs provide up to 80 percent energy...

VINELAND, N.J.—Could the Ramada Vineland be the first property its size to receive a monthly electricity bill of $0? Possibly. That is what happened in October at the 102-room property in Vineland, N.J. Time will tell if the Ramada will maintain its “net zero hotel” status but NGL Property Management’s John Scipione, owner of the hotel with his family, believes it is possible.What lowered the hotel’s electricity bill from $15,000/month to $5,000/month over the last couple of years is a $2.6 million, 2,500-solar panel installation behind the property. It sits on three acres of land owned by NGL Property...

CHICAGO—Traxon Technologies, a provider of solid state lighting and control systems, was selected as the key LED lighting and controls provider for InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile’s new, exterior illumination solution. The new lighting scheme debuted alongside The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on November 17 in downtown Chicago. Designed by Robert Osten and Anna Baranczak of Lam Partners, Boston, the lighting and control system features both architectural and media elements. Traxon’s Wall Washer Shield AC XB RGB, Graze Shield AC XB RGB, and String RGB replace metal halides, adding ultra bright, sustainable, low-maintenance LED illumination to the famous hotel’s onion...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—Salvatore’s Grand Hotel has just entered into an agreement to become the first hotel in the world to benefit from joint technology integration between ZENO Controls LLC and its newly acquired division, Verve Living Systems. Last month ZENO, developer of the ZENO wireless gateway and universal controller, announced the purchase of the Verve Living Systems product line of guestroom switches, sensors and thermostats, as well as HVAC, lighting and load controls.Buffalo’s famed independent boutique hotel will immediately begin installation of the Verve Keycard Switch that will provide point-to-point communication with the room PTAC air conditioners and be centrally...

BUFFALO, N.Y.—The SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Richardson, Texas, is realizing the benefits of wireless energy management by using the Verve Keycard Switch from ZENO Controls LLC. Property operator Lowen Hospitality Management is saving energy and money by empowering guests to control lights, outlets and the HVAC system in rooms. Lowen Hospitality Management is planning on implementing the Verve Keycard Switch at all new-construction projects going forward.“At Lowen Hospitality Management, our eye is on energy conservation and being green,” said Sanjay Naik, Lowen Hospitality Management vice president. “Rather than investing in costly occupancy sensors and associated technologies, we banked...

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y.—Delivering higher lumen output than MR16 fixtures while using 60 percent less power, WAC Lighting introduces Tesla LED Recessed Downlights which are Energy Star qualified for commercial and residential applications.Engineered with high output LED technology for thermal management and optics, the upgraded Tesla offers various styles and sizes. Tesla delivers an equal amount of footcandles using 50 percent less fixtures than its halogen counterparts for the same size space. This results in half the number of holes in the ceiling for a clean, architectural look. Designed with a low profile trim that is constructed of die cast...

LAKE GENEVA, WIS.—Green Leaf Inn, the first net-zero energy hotel being built in North America, will be sharing their story at the upcoming Greenbuild International Conference and Expo on November 14 to 16, 2012 in San Francisco. The Inn will be a luxury green retreat and demonstration model; a living laboratory and catalog of new technology, products and providers. The project includes both a renovation of the existing cottage with three suites, dining areas, commercial kitchen and laundry, as well as construction of a new building with 16 additional suites, conference room, massage suites and Welcome Center.Set to open...

HOUSTON—Toshiba International Corp. announced the introduction of its new MR16 GU5.3 LED lamp that generates up to 540 lumens. Toshiba’s new MR16 GU5.3 500 series is a direct replacement for 50W halogen lamps. Using only 9.1 watts of energy, Toshiba’s new MR16 provides significant energy savings compared to conventional halogen lamps that use more than five times the wattage for the same lumen output. MR16s are ideal for a variety of applications that require directional light, such as track lighting, recessed ceiling lights, desk lamps and pendant fixtures.“The 50W halogen lamp is a staple lighting professionals frequently specify for...