RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.—Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced the availability of Samsung’s first LED lighting solutions for the U.S. consumer market. Available through Lowe’s, Samsung’s initial product lineup includes A19, PAR20/30/38 and MR16 bulbs—all designed to easily replace traditional incandescent, halogen and CFL bulbs. Seven Samsung lighting products are available immediately on Lowes.com and at select Lowe’s home improvement retail stores nationwide. The bulbs include: • A19 Bulbs: Samsung’s A19 bulb is a directional bulb that is sized to easily replace a conventional incandescent bulb in any fixture where directional light is needed, from certain lamps to vanity lights and wall sconces....

COLUMBIA, S.C.—“It just happened that way,” says Hema Patel, in regard to her company’s Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia-Airport opening on Earth Day 2010. Planned or not, it certainly was appropriate that the five-story, 122-room hotel opened on a day that recognizes the birth of the modern day environmental movement. The hotel, which is owned by Patel and her husband’s Capital Hospitality, LLC and operated by the couple’s Courtesy Management Inc. of Orangeburg, S.C., is expected to earn LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in early 2012. Patel says the intent initially was not to build...

HOUSTON—Toshiba International Corp. announced that it is introducing a 40-watt equivalent A19 LED lamp. Unlike many other LED lamps launched to date, Toshiba’s A19 boasts a more traditional light bulb shape—a feature that research shows is important to lighting designers, specifiers and consumers. Toshiba’s new A19 lamp is manufactured with patented technology enabling omnidirectional light distribution that is similar to an incandescent lamp. The lamp is also dimmable and comes in 2700K and 4000K color temperatures. Manufactured to Energy Star standards, Toshiba’s A19 LED light bulb lasts up to 40 times longer than incandescent lamps and reduces energy use by...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes LittleFootprint Lighting as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. The company is the maker of the HeronLED Personal Task Light. It is the first desk lamp made from recycled ABS plastic from e-waste. The replaceable LED bulb lasts 15 years or longer and uses just 4 watts. The lamp produces a “warm white” light, more than 230 lumens, at 58 lumens/watt. The desk lamp and bulb are manufactured in the United States and can contribute to LEED in several categories. The desk lamp comes with a...

COMMERCE, CALIF.—With the addition of a new 4-inch fixture, Nora Lighting now offers a complete line-up of LED retrofit recessed downlights for new construction, remodels or retrofits. Known as the Diamond Series, the fixtures include 4-inch (10W), 5-inch (12W) and 6-inch (12W) models. The Series is Energy Star-rated and offers up to 50,000 hours of performance. The 5-inch and 6-inch fixtures are backed by a seven-year Nora limited warranty. The 4-inch model has a five-year Nora warranty. The downlights can be installed in existing Nora (or other manufacturer) housings and present an energy-efficient LED alternative to incandescent light sources. All...

NATIONAL REPORT—The hospitality industry is no stranger to green initiatives and has been committed to sustainability programs for a long time. With the 24/7 nature of their operations, hotels, restaurants, and related businesses have a huge impact on the Earth’s resources, making the conservation of water, energy, and raw materials a top priority that also makes good business sense for owners. According to the EPA Energy Star Program, U.S. hotels spend close to $4 billion on energy costs each year and are the fourth most intensive users of energy in the commercial sector. Lighting accounts for nearly 25 percent of...

CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, has added a new case study to the Vendor Case Studies section of Green Lodging News. The case study focuses on the Tremont Plaza Hotel in downtown Baltimore and its installation of compact fluorescents (CFLs) from Osram Sylvania. The 300-guestroom property replaced 2,200 60- and 100W incandescent lamps with more energy-efficient CFLs. Energy savings was the primary goal of the lighting replacement, but it was equally important to Tremont Plaza Hotel that the suites’ aesthetic appeal and guests’ comfort not be sacrificed. A number of solutions were evaluated,...

SUNNYVALE, CALIF.—Enlighted, Inc., a building sense and control company, launched the Enlighted Lighting Control system and announced the successful closing of a $14 million round of funding from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Intel Capital.  This funding will support growth plans for Enlighted’s significant project pipeline and its efforts to deploy its innovative lighting and energy management platform. This novel system provides lighting monitoring and control distributed to the level of each fixture in the building that is designed to achieve between 50 to 75 percent energy savings in existing customer facilities. In addition to reducing...

SANTA CRUZ, CALIF.—LittleFootprint Lighting, a California-based maker of sustainably designed LED task lighting products made in the USA from recycled materials, including plastic from e-waste, announced its official designation as an “e-Stewards Enterprise.” The designation underscores LittleFootprint Lighting’s dedication to responsible recycling practices and commitment to reducing e-waste. |LittleFootprint Lighting holds a unique position as the first e-Stewards Enterprise that actually makes products from recycled e-waste, “closing the loop” on plastics from e-waste. “At this pivotal moment in the worldwide e-waste crisis, LittleFootprint Lighting joins a growing number of business, academic and governmental leaders taking action to stem a toxic tide,”...

MOONACHIE, N.J.—As LED technology continues to evolve and make breakthroughs in energy efficiency, light quality and design, Bulbrite launches an online LED Resource Center that provides vital information to help lighting professionals select the right LED light source for their needs. BULBRITE is a leading manufacturer and supplier of energy-efficient light source solutions. Staying true to their beliefs of “Innovation, Education and Illumination,” Bulbrite’s team of lighting experts has identified key elements integral to the quality and design of an LED. Bulbrite partnered with the Department of Energy’s Lighting Facts Program and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program to...