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		PIER Energy Efficiency Demonstration Program Demonstration of PIER technologies at various University of California, California State University, California Community College and Department of General Services facilities to promote emerging energy efficient technologies while assessing their performance and user satisfaction. PIER Partners: California Institute for Energy Efficiency, California Lighting Technology Center, University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges

CONTACT: Wes Morgan, California Lighting Technology Center

PIER Technical Briefs

Learn more about the latest technologies, trends, and resources in energy-efficient design from the PIER Technical Briefs that distill volumes of research into two-page summaries of the problem addressed, the solution, and the benefits of implementing that solution. These briefs are available as a free public resource.

PIER Partners: E-Source

Intelligent Lighting Solutions specializes in Energy Conservation products/services and Application Specific Lighting Retrofits for residents and businesses in California. Target market includes Residential, Commercial, and Industrial.

As their client's strategic partner, iLighting Solutions provides insight and guidance needed to obtain maximum value from lighting systems through improved use of technology. 

Pricing, delivery times, and professionalism are unmatched in the industry, but most importantly our customer service is equal to the level of service you would aim to establish with your own customers. We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our work and friendly local service.

Our products include:
* Incandescent
* Halogen
* Compact Fluorescent
* Linear Fluorescent
* Magnetic and Electronic Ballasts
* Residential and Commercial fixtures
* Exit Signs

High Intensity Discharge:
* Metal Halide
* High Pressure Sodium
* Low Pressure Sodium
* Mercury Vapor

iLighting Solutons
14404 Gramercy Place
Gardema. CA 90249
T. (310) 515-5955 F. (310) 515-5445
www.ilightingsolutions.net

T. (310) 515-5955 F. (310) 515-5445

In September 2007, Cree Inc, announced it had demonstrated light output of more than 1,000 lumens - an amount equivalent to the output level of a standard household light bulb - from a single R&D LED.

Cree’s achievement demonstrates continued leadership in the development of LEDs that can make traditional light bulbs obsolete.

A single-die LED, driven at four amps, produced 1,050 lumens in cool white and 760 lumens in a warm-white version. Efficacy of the cool-white LED was 72 lumens per watt and 52 lumens per watt from the warm-white device. Both LED versions operated at substantially higher efficacy levels than those of today’s conventional light bulbs. Historically, Cree’s R&D demonstrations generally have been commercialized within 12 to 24 months.

“Cree’s XLamp® LEDs are the best-performing commercially available LEDs, but we won’t be satisfied until light bulbs are obsolete,” comments John Edmond, Cree co-founder and director of advanced optoelectronics. “We’ve worked 20 years to achieve lighting-class LED performance, and we still have plenty of ways to advance the technology further.”

For more information on Cree power LEDs, please call (919) 313-5300 or visit www.cree.com.

For additional information on the benefits of converting various lighting applications to LED lighting in the work environment and to learn more about LED Workplace, visit www.ledworkplace.org.

Cree is using its headquarters facilities as a testbed for LED implementation. 

They are converting all lighting at its Durham headquarters and manufacturing facility to LED lighting and released the results of the first phase of the conversion. The parking lots, entryways, lobby and conference rooms at Cree's headquarters building are now 100-percent lit by energy-efficient, environmentally friendly XLamp(R) LEDs.

Cree's LED Workplace(TM) conversion validates the energy savings, quality of light and reality that LED lighting is now a viable option for business and residential consumers.

In a study of the energy usage before and after the lighting conversion, Cree confirmed the energy savings of the newly installed LED lights.

The findings indicate that in total the new LED lights use 48% less energy than the incandescent, fluorescent and high-pressure sodium lights they replaced.

The combination of the energy savings, reduced maintenance and disposal costs and the environmental savings demonstrate that LED lighting is now a real alternative to traditional lighting solutions.

Duke Energy Collaboration

Cree's local utility, Duke Energy, is collaborating with Cree to explore the benefits of LED lighting. "Our customers are always interested in understanding how to save money through energy efficiency, so we make it our business to support innovative technologies such as LEDs," said Ted Schultz, Duke's vice president of energy efficiency.

"We expect our energy efficiency plans to be approved next year (2008) and are committed to having a complete line of lighting solutions available for customers," said Schultz. "At that point, we expect to have programs developed that will take advantage of LED technology."

"Conventional wisdom is that LED lighting is years away from widespread adoption. The truth, however, is that the performance of Cree's LED technology enables real LED lighting solutions today," said Chuck Swoboda, Cree chairman and CEO. "The conversion of Cree's site demonstrates that the LED Lighting Revolution is well underway and will illustrate the benefits in energy savings, maintenance costs and environmental impacts."

Cree also announced that it has launched a new website to share the results and implementation details of the LED Workplace lighting conversion with other organizations.
 
...will include lighting vendor information and the light, energy and maintenance metrics that form the basis for LED lighting's cost savings. This site will also feature other LED Workplace installations.

Lighting is a fixture (so to speak) in every house, every office -- and the endless design variations are the work of creative artists and artisans such as the carefully selected designers represented by the award winning Savoy House.

Crystal chandeliers distributed by Savoy House Lighting can be found in the finest estates, and even major motion pictures. Savoy House designs illumination solutions for your personal space with elegant lighting designs and home accessories, a true leader in the industry.

Savoy House Designers

Savoy House has set itself apart from the competition by partnering with a diverse family of artists from around the world. 

An antiquity infused collection by Karyl Pierce Paxton features an 18 step finish inspired by the Patinas, Old world colors of the French Quarter, and includes hand painted designs of art.

Tracy Porter Whimsical provides elegant designs with unexpected splashes of color. Tracy adds an entirely new dimension to Savoy House's product offerings with her designs. The Tracy Porter Savoy House collections will include: Fantasy in Color, Animal Talk, Nature Walk and French Country, with other themes in the works. Turn fantasy into reality with vintage chandeliers and table lamps, decorative lighting fixtures, sconces, and charmingly rustic ceiling fans.

Savoy House
Braselton, GA
800-801-1621
http://www.savoyhouse.com

Ever wondered how much energy an energy-saving bulb saves? The answer is 80%.

They last 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs and when they are worn out, Ikea customers can bring them back to Ikea and this retailer recycles them.

Or for lamp disposal information for your state, please go to

Lightbulb recycling site: www.lamprecycle.org

or the recycling and resources site: Earth 911

to obtain more information about recycling energy-saving light bulbs such as "compact fluorescent lights" (CFLs).

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Lighting makes the difference between eye strain and comfort! We rely on lighting in our homes and offices so much that our entire planet glows in the dark! But there are practical ways to reduce energy use and still enjoy responsible levels of lighting in our kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and workspaces.

If you count the lights, lamps, nightlights, equipment indicator lights, oven lights, and flashlights in your home, you would be amazed at how much you rely on lighting for your work, play and relaxation.

We will help you find good lighting fixtures, quality replacement bulbs, and even how to have your lights installed with design and efficiency.

Energy Efficient Light for Offices

Offices use many of the same kinds of light bulbs and fixtures used by home offices and even outdoor lighting designs. We are pulling together articles about office solutions like solar tubes, fluorescent bulbs, energy audits, and even Energy Star rated fixtures.

Office lighting costs us not only in replacement light bulbs, but high utility bills, time to replace incandescent bulbs that have short lifespans, and added heat that requires additional air conditioning. We have solutions! We help consumers and office managers cost their lighting infrastructure for efficiency and quality task lighting.

Effective outdoor lighting is one of your most powerful tools for fighting crime, enhancing safety and reducing potential liability. Lighting solutions for roadways, commerical building, and residential neighborhoods include vandal resistant, low-glare street lighting options.

Quality lighting design practices provide energy conservation, safety needs, and the preservation of the natural night environment by minimizing artificial sky glow.

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