April 25, 2012 - While at Le Salon Lumen last week (CLICK HERE to check out our photos), we met Denis Ricard of Ventes Electra. We learned he has uploaded an installation video to YouTube for Retrolum: a troffer retrofit for 2x4 or 1x4 fixtures that converts them from 4xT12 to 2xT8 or 2xT12 to 1xT8 in, says Ricard, less than four minutes... all while maintaining the same light level.

March 20, 2012 - Acuity Brands has added the WSD NGX (neutral/ground exchangeable) wall switch sensor to its Sensor Switch line of occupancy sensors. The WSD NGX sensor can use either the neutral conductor required by NEC 2011 for new construction projects, or the ground connection for retrofit applications. The WSD NGX is available in both Passive Infrared (PIR) and Dual Technology (PDT) versions.

ACUITY BRANDS

February 1, 2012 - Light Efficient Design has introduced the new LED-8025 Garage/Utility bulb, meant to replace existing high intensity discharge (HID) or high pressure sodium (HPS) bulbs. According to the company, by switching to the LED-8025, users can save: energy costs – the 52W bulb replaces up to 175W metal halide bulb; maintenance costs – each bulb has an estimated 50,000 hour life; overall retrofit project costs – replace existing bulbs, rather than more costly LED replacement fixtures. The bulb includes an active cooling feature comprised of a Delta 70,000 hour fan.

LIGHT EFFICIENT DESIGN

January 20, 2012 - Verbatim Americas LLC, a member of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. (MCHC) group, has received Energy Star qualification for its new line of PAR-type retrofit LED lamps. According to the company, the lamps assure users high efficiency and long lifetime with consistent colour output, and provide up to 80% reduction in energy consumption. Verbatim’s Energy Star qualified LED retrofit lamps include:

• PAR20 – 3000K, 500 lumen output and 9 watts
• PAR30 – 2700K, 740 lumen output and 14 watts
• PAR30 – 3000K, 800 lumen output and 14 watts
• PAR38 – 2700K, 920 lumen output and 17 watts
• PAR38 – 3000K , 1000 lumen output and 17 watts

VERBATIM AMERICAS LLC

January 19, 2012 – Is hitting the books your New Year's resolution? Cooper Lighting has announced the 2012 Source calendar of educational classes for the lighting and design community. The Source is located at Cooper Lighting’s headquarters in Peachtree City, Ga., and offers various seminars designed to broaden the understanding of lighting and its applications.

This year, the Source has added a fundamentals class for lighting educators and will be hosting a healthcare seminar in Vancouver, B.C., and Boston, Mass.

Current available seminars/workshops for 2012, at a glance, are:

• January 18 - 20: Lighting Fundamentals/Lighting Basics
• February 9 - 10: Energy and Retrofit Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Spaces
• March 7 - 8: LED Exterior Lighting Solutions
• March 14 - 16: Lighting Fundamentals for Distributors and Contractors
• March 26 - 27: Healthcare Lighting Solutions Workshop
• April 12 - 13: Lighting and Controls for the Facility Manager
• May 16 - 18: Lighting Fundamentals/Lighting Basics
• June 6 - 8: Fundamentals for Teachers of Lighting
• June 14 - 15: Healthcare Lighting Solutions Workshop (Boston, Mass.)
• August 23 - 24: Residential Lighting Solutions Workshop
• September 5 - 7: Lighting Fundamentals for Distributors and Contractors
• September 19 - 21: LED and Energy Efficient Retail and Hospitality Lighting Solutions Workshop
• October 3 - 5: Lighting Fundamentals/Lighting Basics
• October 9 - 10: Healthcare Lighting Solutions Workshop (Vancouver, B.C.)
• October 23 - 24: Energy and Retrofit Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Spaces
• November 14 - 15: LED Exterior Lighting Solutions
• December 5 - 7: Lighting Fundamentals/Lighting Basics

Additional information and registration can be completed online HERE or contact the Source/Cooper Lighting at (770)-486-4800 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

January 17, 2012 - Acuity Brands has expanded its LED indoor lighting portfolio with the Z Series LED striplight by Lithonia Lighting. The company describes the luminaire as compact, low-profile solid-state strips that deliver long maintenance-free performance in a wide range of retrofit and new construction applications. The striplight is available in both T5 and T8 lengths, and may be surface-mounted or suspended with chain, aircraft cable or stem. It also comes in white, galvanized, matte black or smoke grey finishes.

ACUITY BRANDS

December 16, 2011 - Light control manufacturer, Lutron Electronics claims its Energi TriPak product family is a simple, cost-effective energy-saving light control retrofit solution, which provides the ability to choose the components to meet specific project needs. According to Lutron, the Energi TriPak saves energy by utilizing occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, personal control, and high-end trim, and communicates wirelessly via Lutron Clear Connect Radio Frequency (RF) technology. Radio Powr Savr occupancy/vacancy sensors are available in both ceiling-mount and wall-mount options for sensing coverage.

LUTRON ELECTRONICS

December 12, 2011 - Beacon Products, a division of Hubbell Lighting, has unveiled its Inspire LED outdoor luminaires—a collection of new contemporary-design luminaires, which provide highly energy-conserving lighting, it says. According to the company, the luminaires can be retrofitted in place of older, harsher, high energy-consuming units requiring more maintenance. All Inspire models provide broad, evenly distributed patterns of directional white light (unless amber LEDs are specified) yielding low or no glare, it adds. Additionally, the new full-colour, 132-page Inspire LED Collection catalogue is now available.

BEACON PRODUCTS

November 26, 2011 - When Mike Colwill heard about BC Hydro’s Energy Fix contest, he knew it was a great fit for the 100-year-old Fernwood Inn he owns in Victoria with several co-investors. A $35,000 “energy makeover” would help them take a giant step toward the green principles they support.

Submitted by Osram Sylvania

November 9, 2011 - Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is one of Canada’s largest universities, offering more than 810 programs from three campuses across the downtown core and the Greater Toronto Area. Describing itself as being actively engaged in becoming an energy efficient and environmentally friendly institution, the university recently sought to improve the street lighting at its downtown campus.