By Bonnie James/Deputy News Editor Utilising daylight to the maximum for indoor lighting, changing room colours to brighter and lighter shades and replacing halogen spotlights with LED lamps are key to low energy lighting solutions, an expert has said. Any reduction in energy used for lighting is a reduction on the cooling load, explained Mohamed Jaber, head of electrical engineering at KEO International Consultants. He was giving a presentation on Low energy lighting for hotels, at the launch event on Monday for the Green Hotel Interest Group by Qatar Green Building Council. Lighting requirements have come down to 9W per sq m from 25W per sq m. LED lights are more frequently used in projects and prices have come down, Jaber said. LED spotlights of 10W could be used to replace 50W halogen spotlights. Any reduction in the lighting levels, bring down the usage of watts per hour and in turn lowers the cooling loads, especially considering that halogen lamps emit a lot of heat. If halogen lamps have a lifespan of 2,000 hours, LED lamps could last between 35,000 to 50,000 hours, providing several years of life at some initial extra cost. The disposal of LED lights is also environment friendly as they do not contain mercury or any other hazardous metals or chemicals. The use of daylight sensors indoors reduce indoor lighting energy load depending on the intensity of the available light. Jaber also referred to light pollution caused by the common practice of lighting up the exterior of buildings with powerful lamps. Each of those conventional lamps, which use at least 1000W, could be replaced with LED lights of adequate power and deployed in a more focused manner so as to maximise the illumination, he observed. Replacing house lamps with LED lights is also a viable option, Jaber added, citing his own experience.

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Landmark Office Building in Cleveland Business District Renovates Lighting with Acuity Brands Relight Kits

New indoor ambient lighting saves energy, improves work environment and enhances aesthetics in 381,000-square-foot Rose Building - corporate headquarters of Medical Mutual of Ohio.

ATLANTA - Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI), a leading provider of comprehensive, energy-saving lighting solutions, announces that its Lithonia Lighting high-performance volumetric Relight kits were installed in the corporate headquarters of Medical Mutual of Ohio located in the historic Rose Building in Cleveland, Ohio. The extensive lighting renovation project was completed with no work disruption, and is estimated to decrease the building's annual energy use for lighting by more than 50 percent, or from 1.9 million kilowatt hours to about 906,000 million kilowatt hours.

Eco Engineering LLC, a specialized provider of energy-efficient lighting services and upgrades, identified and implemented the lighting solution for Medical Mutual of Ohio utilizing 2,600 volumetric Relight kits. The Relight kits were used to retrofit the deep-cell parabolic luminaires throughout the building's interior. The 2' x 4' volumetric Relight kits feature energy-efficient RT8R recessed lighting components that were quickly and easily installed into existing fixtures, eliminating the need to break the ceiling plane.

The energy-efficient Relight assemblies are expected to reduce electrical demand from the onset of installation, including a reduction in the air conditioning load because the new lighting generates less heat. The building's total annual energy usage is also expected to decrease by more than 50 percent, or from 2.5 million kilowatt hours to about 1.2 million kilowatt hours.

"Volumetric Relight kits are an ideal solution for renovating inefficient and outdated lighting systems," said Kurt Vogel, Lithonia Lighting Director of Product and Market Development for Relight. "In addition to providing energy savings, the Relight kits improve the quality of lighting by delivering the ideal amount of soft, comfortable light throughout the space. The visually uncomfortable checker-board or cave effect created by parabolic and lensed troffer systems is completely eliminated."

Don Green, Director of Facility Services for Medical Mutual of Ohio, was confident in the solution to use retrofit kits from the start. "Lithonia Lighting Relight kits offered a cost-effective solution. We saved on labor because there was no need to rewire. The fast installation process also met our needs for minimal disruption to daily operations," said Green.

Visit http://www.lithonia.com/relight to learn more about the benefits of Relight luminaires.

About Acuity Brands Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world's leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. With fiscal year 2011 net sales of $1.8 billion, Acuity Brands employs approximately 6,000 associates and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia. The company's lighting solutions are sold under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Peerless, Gotham, Mark Architectural Lighting(TM), Winona Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Hydrel, American Electric Lighting, Carandini, Antique Street Lamps(TM), Tersen, Sunoptics, Sensor Switch, Lighting Control & Design(TM), Synergy Lighting Controls, Pathway Connectivity(TM), Dark to Light, ROAM, RELOC Wiring Solutions, and Acculamp.

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West Caldwell, New Jersey - MaxLite, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of the award-winning MaxLED line of innovative LED luminaires and lamps, announces that three LED lamps are now listed on the Lighting Design Lab's (LDL) interim qualified products list. Being listed ensures that MaxLite's 7.5-watt A19, 6-watt dimmable PAR20 and 12-watt dimmable PAR30 will qualify for rebates for one year by most utility companies in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, which includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Alaska. The LDL qualifies LED products while they are being reviewed by ENERGY STAR or DesignLights(TM) Consortium (DLC). Products on the LDL list meet ENERGY STAR or DLC specs, except lumen maintenance, and are listed for no longer than 12 months.

"LED lamps use up to 75 percent less energy and last 10 to 17 times longer than incandescent bulbs," said Director of Product Marketing Pat Treadway. "Qualifying for the LDL LED List is certainly a hallmark of energy efficiency, performance and quality that we can pass on to our customers in the Pacific Northwest."

MaxLite's new LEDs provide better quality light than CFL lamps and offer superior cost savings to their incandescent alternatives. These MaxLED lamps deliver 25,000 and 40,000 hours of maintenance-free operation, or 8 to 14 years based on eight hours of daily usage. MaxLED LDL-qualified lamps are manufactured with high-ranked LEDs that are proprietary binned, which ensures color uniformity. MaxLED lamps operate with reduced heat, and without emitting radiation, which can also reduce HVAC costs.

With a high color rendering index (CRI) of 80, MaxLite's three LED lamps, which are UL- and cUL-listed for damp locations and operate on a 120-volt lighting system, include the 7.5-watt A19 (SKB7.5LED27), the 6-watt dimmable PAR20 (SKR2006DLED30) and the 12-watt dimmable PAR30 (SKR3012DLED30).

The 7.5-watt A19 Frosted LED Bulb with a standard E26 medium base is available with a 2700K correlated color temperature (CCT), while delivering 450 lumens. The lumen maintenance is enhanced by the proprietary housing and integrated thermal management system. Equivalent to a 40-watt incandescent, the LED A19 Bulb offers a 90 percent energy savings and a minimum L50 of 40,000 hours. This bulb is ideal for table and floor lamps, ceiling fixtures and decorative chandeliers that are used in residential, hospitality and commercial environments. To view a data sheet, visit http://www.maxlite.com/PDFs/FocusSheets/SKB7-5LED.pdf.

The fully dimmable 6-watt PAR20 LED with an E26 medium base is available with a 3000K CCT, while delivering 380 lumens. Offered with a 30-degree spot, the highly efficient PAR20 LED has a life of 25,000 hours at L70 standards. The lumen maintenance is enhanced by the solid aluminum housing and integrated thermal management system. This bulb is ideal for retail, residential, recessed and architectural lighting applications. To view a data sheet, visit http://www.maxlite.com/PDFs/FocusSheets/SKR2006DLED.pdf.

The fully dimmable 12-watt PAR30 LED with an E26 medium base is available with a 3000K CCT, while delivering 730 lumens and has a life of 25,000 hours at L70 standards. The lumen maintenance is enhanced by the solid aluminum housing and integrated thermal management system. This bulb is ideal for retail, residential, recessed and architectural lighting applications. To view a data sheet, visit http://www.maxlite.com/PDFs/FocusSheets/SKR3012DLED.pdf.

All MaxLite LED products are backed by a fiveyear limited warranty. For hi-res images, please visit http://www.maxlite.com/PDFs/PR/PRkit/ML.SKR2006DLED50-SKB7.5LED27-SKR3012DLED50.jpg.zip. About the Lighting Design Lab The Lighting Design Lab (LDL) was created in 1989 and has grown to become the Pacific Northwest region's state of the art energy efficiency lighting demonstration facility. The LDL offers resources, information, and training on cutting edge, high quality, energy efficient lighting technologies to architects, lighting designers and contractors, utility personnel and other industry professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest Region. The LDL is a dynamic, technical resource for the region's conservation and lighting community. Visit the LDL website: http://www.lightingdesignlab.com.

About MaxLite (www.maxlite.com) Inheriting global manufacturing and marketing expertise that dates back to 1955, MaxLite was one of the first movers into LED technology in the industry. Committed to energy efficiency as an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year in 2009, MaxLite established the MaxLED brand, an extensive line of indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures featuring innovative LED luminaires and lamps using the latest state-of-the-art LED technology, ranging from the award-winning Flat Panel collection, to the best-selling outdoor lineup, Plug-and-Play light bars and lamps.

Out of the company's two main distribution centers, conveniently located in West Caldwell, New Jersey and Rancho Cucamonga, California, MaxLite ships products within the continental United States within one to three days on standard orders. Through MaxLite's innovative research and development capabilities in its California office, MaxLite continues to be at the forefront of energy efficient technologies. For more information about MaxLite and its products, call 800-555-5629, fax 973-244-7333, email info@maxlite.com, or tweet us at https://twitter.com/maxlitenewsroom.

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GlacialLight F, No. 352, Sec. 2, Zhongshan Rd New Taipei City, , 235, R.O.C, Taiwan

- Save power and turn ordinary lights into effective security devices -

Taipei, Taiwan - GlacialLight, a division of experienced global technology leader, GlacialTech Inc., has added the GL-PIR10C, a versatile infrared motion sensing switch, to its popular range of lighting products.

This passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor can be connected to a wide range of light sources to enhance ease-of-use, cut power consumption, and improve security. User adjustable settings include light and motion sensitivity. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use in almost all lighting conditions, with an adjustable range of up to 12 meters.

This infrared motion sensors can switch the lights on automatically when people enter an area, keep them on as long as required, and switch them off again when people leave. This saves power costs, can lengthen light lifetime, and reduces light pollution by preventing unnecessary use of lighting and power. Automatic lighting control saves time for staff, who no longer have to switch lights on and off by hand - an ideal solution for situations where operating a light switch by hand could be difficult or even dangerous.

The instant bright illumination of an area when motion is detected can also enhance security and help prevent crime. The light will remain on as long as motion continues to be detected, and will then turn off after an operator-set interval.

Users can easily adjust this motion sensor to work in most environments and to perform a variety of useful functions. The GL-PIR10C can be adjusted to detect motion over a very wide range of ambient light levels, from 3 lux to 2000 lux, making it ideal for both day and night use. A sensitivity control can be used to increase or decrease the range and motion sensitivity of the GL-PIR10C. At low sensitivity the sensor is suitable for small areas, up to 5 meters, while at high sensitivity it can detect motion up to 12 meters away. The user can also adjust the length of time that the light will remain on when motion is detected, from a minimum of 10sec to a maximum of approximately 7 minutes.

The GL-PIR10C is an ideal choice as a motion sensor to directly control almost all popular 100V to 240V AC light sources. It can handle rated loads of up to 1200W for incandescent lamps and 300W for energy-saving lamps. An adjustable bracket and swivelling pivot allows the sensor to be aimed precisely to provide the area coverage required by the user.

GlacialLight has designed the GL-PIR10C to be eco-friendly and reduce power consumption, with the environment in mind. The sensor's power consumption is only 0.1W while idle and 0.45W while operating. Operating temperatures are from -20 to 40C.

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Access Fixtures 40 Jackson St. Suite 1000 Worcester, MA, 01608, USA

New LED technology from Access Fixtures drives down the price of LED tennis court lighting, while achieving higher lumen output and more uniform light distribution.

WORCESTER, Mass., -- The newest LED tennis lighting packages from Access Fixtures achieve optimal playing conditions for tennis while maintaining consideration for sustainability. LED technology saves massive amounts of energy for customers and produces beautiful and even light across the playing area. Access Fixtures provides the latest energy efficient lighting technology, while dramatically reducing its clients' costs.

"LED technology can achieve amazing light levels," said Access Fixtures Lighting Specialist, Steven Rothschild. He continued, "Our New LED lighting systems are the perfect marriage of functionality and sustainability."

The low energy requirements and high light levels are not only great for tennis, but they are also great for the environment. Each LED fixture produces 12,825 lumens using only 171 watts; that's an incredible 75 lumens per watt. Access Fixtures tennis court systems featuring Toshiba LED technology are rated for 50,000 hours, meaning you have a long lasting solution with years of payback. The quality, efficiency, and low prices make Access Fixtures the foremost choice for sports lighting in public, commercial and private facilities.

Access Fixtures sports lighting packages include everything required to light a play area including: poles, luminaires and mounting hardware. All systems are commercial grade and CSA list for wet conditions. Access Fixtures also provides lighting solutions for indoor tennis courts. Beyond tennis lighting, Access Fixtures sports lighting includes lighting packages for basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and bocce as well as general sports lighting.

The LED tennis court lighting packages can be found here: http://www.accessfixtures.com/Tennis-...

About Access Fixtures

Access Fixtures offers commercial and sports lighting for less. With 30 years of collective experience, Access Fixtures offers standard and custom light fixtures that are long lasting and energy saving. Access Fixtures offers everything from classic HID fixtures that provide high light output and great value, to efficient technology such as LED and e-HID that can significantly reduce energy costs. Fixture types include wall packs, area lights, bollards, garage lighters, vandal resistant, exit and emergency, high bay, low bay, linear fluorescent and track lighting. Lighting technologies include LED, induction, HID, eHID, T5, T5HO, T8 linear fluorescent; metal halide, and high pressure sodium.

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Showcasing Energy Efficient Lamps for Commercial Use

Taipei, Taiwan - GlacialLight, a sub-division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., extends an invitation to all business and media partners around the world to attend their display (Booth #L326) at LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 - the 8th International LED Lighting Exposition, to be held at the TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall from June 19 to 21, 2012.

Event: LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 - the 8th International LED Lighting Exposition Venue: TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall Exhibition Date: June 19 to 21, 2012 GlacialLight Booth: Booth #L326

GlacialLight will be showcasing their wide range of LED lighting as well as introducing their upgraded version of LED lamps designed for commercial usage, GL-AR111-V2 LED. Part of the indoor Vega series, these GlacialLight LED lamps are a direct and energy efficient replacement for traditional interior AR111 halogen lamps.

GlacialLight will also be featuring their newly released LED flood light series using Philips Lumileds LED chips, Arcturus GL-Baylight series, Pollux series LED panel lights, and Capella series down lights. GlacialLight will also be displaying a number of other LED lighting solutions including: LEDs with dimming functionality, high bay lights, lamp lights, LED tubes as well as flood light solutions.

LED Lighting Taiwan 2012 - the 8th International LED Lighting Exposition will be an ideal venue to meet, and do face-to-face business, with the leaders of GlacialTech/GlacialLight (Booth #L326) and procure the latest in LED products.

Excellent LED lighting products you can trust Design of LED lighting products is based on three core technologies including electrical design (LED drivers), mechanical design (cooling devices), and optical design (lamp holders), respectively performed by GlacialPower, GlacialTech, and GlacialLight in the GlacialTech family. With the three core technologies in hand, GlacialTech has integrated all the resources required for exceptional designs and manufactures excellent LED lighting products you can trust.

About GlacialLight GlacialTech Inc., is a diversified provider of cooling, power supply, and PC enclosure solutions for consumer and industrial applications. Having established strong relationships with LED semiconductor Co.'s, thermal, SMPS and mechanism technology leaders worldwide, GlacialTech leverages world-class engineering, efficient manufacturing and highest-quality materials to provide high brightness, low power LED lighting solutions for indoor, outdoor and other customized applications under the GlacialLight brand. Please visit the company homepage at http://www.GlacialLight.com.

GlacialLight Press Contacts Jean-Pierre Skalamera Director Email: jp@GlobalPR.com.tw MSN: GPR-JP@hotmail.com Skype: GPR-JP

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ATLANTA, June 29, 2012 - The Board of Directors of Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI; "Company") today declared a quarterly dividend of 13 cents per share. The dividend is payable on August 1, 2012 to shareholders of record on July 18, 2012.

About Acuity Brands (AYI)

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the world`s leading providers of lighting solutions for both indoor and outdoor applications. With fiscal year 2011 net sales of $1.8 billion, Acuity Brands employs approximately 6,000 associates and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with operations throughout North America, and in Europe and Asia. The company`s lighting solutions are sold under various brands, including Lithonia Lighting, Holophane, Peerless, Gotham, Mark Architectural Lighting(TM), Winona Lighting, Healthcare Lighting, Hydrel, American Electric Lighting, Carandini, Antique Street Lamps(TM), Tersen, Sunoptics, Sensor Switch, Lighting Control & Design(TM), Synergy Lighting Controls, Pathway Connectivity(TM), Dark to Light, ROAM, RELOC Wiring Solutions, and Acculamp.

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