July 28, 2014 - Able to fit 4 in. ceiling can openings, dimmable RDL32-4-12W series is Energy Star and UL/cUL listed and uses 12 W of energy. Pigtail wires link toquick-disconnect connector attached to E26 Edison male screw base that can be detached and hard-wired into 2-wire ceiling can fixture connection. CRI is >80, and brightness ranges from 910980 lm depending on LED light color: Warm White (3,000K to 3,200K), Natural White (4,000K to 4,500K), and Pure White (5,000K to 5,500K). LEDtronics 23105 Kashiwa Court Torrance, CA, 90505 USA Press release date: July 22, 2014

TORRANCE, Calif. LEDtronics, Inc., with more than 30 years of leadership in innovative LED lighting solutions, announces the newest member to its series of high-brightness, energy-efficient retrofit LED Recessed Downlights. The RDL32-4-12W series are Energy Star and UL/cUL listed, dimmable ceiling can-style downlights ideal for indoor use in architectural/dcor lighting and commercial applications: hospitals & medical facilities, hotels and resorts. They only use 12 Watts of energy and can replace halogen bulbs up to 75 watts a tremendous energy savings of up to 80%.

The RDL32-4-12W series fits 4-inch ceiling can openings. They come with pigtail wires connected to a quick-disconnect connector attached to a standard E26 Edison male screw base connector that can be detached and hard-wired into a two-wire ceiling can fixture connection. A GU24 base connector option is available for qualified customers. RDL32-4-12W has a white color body and lip ring. It has a softly frosted, white-diffused, flat-precision, polycarbonate lens that directs light in a wide 90 degree floodlight illumination pattern, while providing high-brightness of 910 to 980 lumens, depending on LED light Color. The RDL32-4-12W series operates on a voltage input of 120VAC, offering long-lasting durability and easy drop-in installation in existing standard 26mm Edison screw-base ceiling cans.

These new state-of-the-art LED recessed dimmable downlights are available in three white LED color temperatures: Warm White 3000K to 3200K, Natural White 4000K to 4500K and Pure White 5000K to 5500K range, akin to halogen white (other color temperatures available for qualified applications). As well, it boasts outstanding color fidelity with a CRI greater than 80 that enhances color nuances. In addition, these recessed downlights maintain 70 percent or greater of LED lumens at 40,000 hours of 24/7 operation a lifespan many times longer than the equivalent halogen or other incandescent bulbs!

Because LEDs have no filament, their solid-state design renders them impervious to shock, vibration, frequent switching and environmental extremes. These ROHS-compliant UL/cUL listed dimmable retrofit LED recessed downlights have no harmful mercury or other toxic elements like CFL bulbs; and unlike incandescent bulbs, LEDs do not emit large amounts of heat, and little to no ultraviolet or infrared light. This makes them perfect for use in museums, hospitals, offices or areas where heat and UV radiation might degrade the surroundings (such as illuminating valuable artwork, wine cellars or food service areas). The fact that they run remarkably cool also means they greatly reduce building air-conditioning load on energy.

These economical, high-quality 4-inch LED recessed dimmable downlights are perfect in non-wet outdoor or dimming indoor flood lighting applications such as ceiling-can downlight fixtures as security and emergency lights, general/architectural and landscape lighting, retail store, display case fixtures and cabinet lighting, sign spot lighting, OEM equipment lighting, bio-medical and medical applications, museums or theatrical-effects lighting. Since LED lights are much more energy efficient than halogens and other filament lamps, these LED recessed downlights are perfect operating with an alternative or renewable energy resource such as solar or wind power in cold or warm environments.

In addition, these LED downlights are Energy Star listed, making them eligible for rebate and tax incentive programs.

The RDL32-4-12W LED recessed dimmable downlights come with a LEDtronics 5-year warranty, and are available through LEDtronics distributors. Retail price is $29.95 each. Quantity discounts are available to qualified distributors. Availability is stock to 4-6 weeks for large order requirements. For additional information on how to incorporate incandescent-replacement, energy-saving RDL32-4-12 style LED recessed downlights into your facility lighting plans or architectural designs, contact LEDtronics toll free at 1-800-579-4875, telephone 310-534-1505, fax at 310-534-1424, E-mail us at info@ledtronics.com or postal mail at LEDtronics, Inc., 23105 Kashiwa Court, Torrance, CA 90505.

About LEDtronics Based in Torrance, California, LEDtronics, Inc., since 1983 has been a world leader in designing, manufacturing and packaging Solid State Lighting products and state-of-the-art LEDs to meet the worlds constantly changing lighting needsfrom industrial control panel LED indicator lights to solid-state LED street light fixtures, LED Post Top or Pendant bulbs, High-Bay or Low Bay fixtures, LED Wall Pack Floodlights from direct incandescent- replacement based LED bulbs to direct fluorescent-replacement T8 and CFL LED tube lamps.

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Yorba Linda, Calif. (PRWEB) July 24, 2014

Lighting manufacturer Precision-Paragon [P2] released a statement today urging businesses participating in the Better Buildings Challenge to consider energy-efficient lighting retrofits as a method to achieve the programs targeted 20% energy reductions.

Started as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. Department of Energys Better Buildings Challenge is a program with a target of cutting energy consumption by 20% at businesses across the country over the next 10 years.

According to the programs 2014 Spring Progress Report, building owners and managers representing more than 3.3 billion square feet of real estate have joined the Better Buildings Challenge. Combined, they have implemented energy-efficiency measures that are generating more than $100 million in annual energy savings.

Whether youre participating in the Better Buildings Challenge or just trying to reduce your operational costs, you should consider all your options for reducing energy consumption, said Joe Martin, [P2]s vice president and general manager. A lighting retrofit isnt always the first thing that comes to mind, so were working to educate business owners that it can be one of their most cost-effective options.

Lighting energy accounts for a significant portion of the energy used by many businesses in the United States. A fairly typical energy-efficient lighting retrofit will reduce lighting-energy consumption by 40% or more. Some can cut lighting-energy consumption by as much as 90%.

Combined with incentives and rebates, many energy-efficient lighting retrofits will pay for themselves in two years or less.

There are many ways for businesses to become more energy-efficient, said Martin. But when you look at the numbers, a well-executed energy-efficient lighting retrofit is often the most cost-effective way to achieve significant energy savings.

The company offers an online lighting retrofit calculator that can help to estimate the potential of an energy-efficient lighting retrofit. Business owners looking for a more accurate estimate of the potential for a lighting retrofit in their facility can call the [P2] Service Hub at (714) 386-5550.

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Ocoee, FL (PRWEB) July 23, 2014

Chameleon Grow Systems, a horticulture research company dedicated to bringing planet friendly, scientifically controlled grow systems to residential and commercial growers has announced the release of their new 500w Solar Genesis Plasma Grow Lighting.

Plasma grow lighting offers a 34% longer life span over traditional high intensity discharge lighting systems (metal halide and high pressure sodium). Solar Genesis Plasma Grow Lighting was designed by aerospace engineers with camera-quality optics and aircraft-quality construction. Solar Genesis Plasma Grow Lighting are built to be saltwater corrosion resistant and wet location rated, which makes them fully compatible for greenhouse applications. Solar Genesis Plasma Grow Lighting produces full spectrum light closer to that of the suns than any other technology currently available. The spectral output of Chameleon Grow Systems Plasma Grow Lighting is what makes the technology ideal for all stages of plant growth.

Founder and President Chris Pieser reports, We have been concentrating on doctorate-level third-party research to validate this technology for the past four years; we are exceptionally pleased with the research data we have collected.

Chameleon Grow Systems offers a high level of customer service, including consultation to ensure customers receive the lighting system that best suits their particular application. Chameleon Grow Systems offers a 10-year limited warranty and a 90-day satisfaction guarantee.

Pieser notes, If you apply this technology in accordance with our application notes and are not completely satisfied, send it back. We are not aware of any other horticulture lighting company with this level of confidence in their product. Chris concludes by saying, What differentiates us from traditional grow lighting products is our exceptionally robust product design and incredible nutritional sun-light spectrum. There is really nothing else with this quality of light spectrum on the planet.

Chameleon Grow Systems is offering a special price of $945 on the first 100 units sold of the 500w Solar Genesis Plasma Lighting Systems. The specially priced units will begin shipping in late July.

Chameleon Plasma Grow Lighting has a Myriad of Benefits over Traditional HPS or MH Grow Lighting:

Three Models to Choose From

More CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) than any other Grow Light on the Planet!

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Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) July 23, 2014

The upfront installation cost of retrofitting workplaces with LED bulbs is the main stumbling block holding back business owners from implementing the change. Although 81.9 per cent of those surveyed* currently use or plan to use LED bulbs, high price is the main reason 50.9 per cent of business owners delay implementation.

The new Leapfrog Lighting poll asked a randomized sample of 200 business owners and managers, "What is the main reason you delayed implementation of LED light bulbs in your workplace?"

"Upfront costs" emerged as a significant obstacle to implementation. Only 5.5 per cent doubted manufacturers claims of long life, and another 6.1 per cent doubted energy savings claims. Another 19.6 per cent doubted the overall value proposition, while 18 per cent were fully convinced.

"Upfront costs tend to be the main issue we run across with clients," said Stephen Naor, CEO of Leapfrog Lighting, who commissioned the poll of random business owners and managers. "That's not a surprise. It's good to see that 81.9 per cent currently use or plan to use LED. As an industry, though, we should try to educate users on the overall value proposition. We've done a good job on educating users on the energy and long life benefits."

Since 81.9 per cent of those surveyed currently use or plan to use LED in their workplaces, the survey results suggest that upfront cost remains a temporary objection rather than a permanent obstacle. The 19.6 per cent who indicated they were "not convinced of value" may eventually be convinced with case studies or other value demonstrations. It appears that the majority of business owners are convinced of the claims of long bulb life and energy savings, a combined total of 11.6 per cent.

Interestingly, older cohorts were more likely to be convinced of the benefits of LED lighting; 38.9 per cent of respondents 65 years or older stated they were "convinced", none (0 per cent) did not believe in the "energy savings claims" or "claims of long life" and only 27.4 per cent found upfront costs too high. Those aged 5564 years also trended higher than average for "convinced," and lower than average on "upfront costs" as an obstacle, at 45 per cent.

The age groups 3544 and 1824 years were most likely to pick "upfront costs too high" at 62.9 per cent. Both age groups were also less likely to choose "convinced."

However, higher income cohorts in the study were more likely to choose "upfront costs too high" while lower income cohorts were the least likely. Among $150,000-and-up income earners, 73.3 per cent found "upfront costs too high," compared with only 44.5 per cent of $25,000$49,999 income earners.

There was some deviation by lifestyle as well, with rural businesses less concerned with upfront costs, urban businesses just under average, but suburban respondents coming it at 58.1 per cent.

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An average household dedicates about 5% of its energy budget to lighting. Switching to energy-efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. Timers and motion sensors save you even more money by reducing the amount of time lights are on but not being used.

You have many choices in energy-efficient lighting. The most popular light bulbs available are halogen incandescents, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Although they can initially cost more than traditional incandescent bulbs, during their lifetime they save you money, because they use less energy.

Halogen incandescent light bulbs are simply energy-efficient incandescent bulbs and can last up to three times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs. Halogen incandescents come in a wide range of shapes and colors and can be used with dimmers.

CFL Bulbs. ENERGY STAR-qualified CFLs use about 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer than traditional incandescents.

CFL bulbs last about 10 times longer and use about one-fourth the energy of traditional incandescent bulbs. A typical CFL can pay for itself in energy savings in less than 9 months and continue to save you money each month.

You can buy CFLs that offer the same brightness and colors as traditional incandescent bulbs. Some CFLs are encased in a cover to further diffuse the light and provide a similar shape to traditional incandescent bulbs.

CFLs contain a very small amount of mercury and require special handling if they are broken. CFLs should be recycled at the end of their lifespan. Many retailers recycle CFLs for free. Visit epa.gov/cfl for cleanup and safe disposal steps.

LEDs: A New Kind of Light. LED bulbs offer similar light quality to traditional incandescents, last 25 times as long, and use even less energy than CFLs. Choose ENERGY STAR-qualified LEDs for the highest quality and energy savings.

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A lavish Caribbean beach compound was recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society with a Philadelphia Certificate of Merit & National Award of Merit at a June awards ceremony at the Ben Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia.

Surpassing green building standards without sacrificing aesthetics, the lighting for the 40,000sf island retreat is nearly all LED and specified in marine-grade stainless. Several of the seventy different fixture types were custom-designed because the site is on a cliff and vulnerable to earthquakes and hurricanes. Lighting was designed for four, multi-story buildings, including two pools, indoor and outdoor kitchens, game room with bar and large roof deck, screening room, bedroom pavilion, guest and staff quarters, several garages, boat dock and a 100ft catamaran.

Im grateful to the IES for recognizing the work that went into this project, said Claudia Librett, design principal for 521 Atelier. Its a pleasure to bring stunning architecture to light.

The Union League of Philadelphia was the site of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphias 2014 Preservation Achievement Awards, where the Rittenhouse Square Centennial Restoration project was honored with a Grand Jury Award. Commissioned for the 100th anniversary of Paul Crets redesign of Rittenhouse Square, 521 Atelier specified new linear spread LED post lighting to illuminate areas of the balustrade that are particularly susceptible to graffiti, the guardhouse will become a beacon after dark, and the gardeners cottage will be surrounded by a green screen fence that is brightly lit at night. Soon to be installed is new sustainable lighting for the ceramic fountain and pool inspired by the Villa Borghese in Rome.

Working with the Friends of Rittenhouse Square, Materials Conservation, Knapp Masonry, Bolender Architects and other professionals to preserve and restore Philadelphias favorite park was an honor and a privilege, said Librett.

The Illuminating Engineering Society is a not-for-profit technical society whose purpose is to advance lighting knowledge and disseminate information for the improvement of the lighted environment to benefit society.

The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is a nonprofit, membership organization whose mission is to promote the appreciation, protection, and revitalization of the Philadelphia regions historic buildings, communities and landscapes.

A lavish Caribbean beach compound was recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society with a Philadelphia Certificate of Merit & National Award of Merit at a June awards ceremony at the Ben Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia.

Surpassing green building standards without sacrificing aesthetics, the lighting for the 40,000sf island retreat is nearly all LED and specified in marine-grade stainless. Several of the seventy different fixture types were custom-designed because the site is on a cliff and vulnerable to earthquakes and hurricanes. Lighting was designed for four, multi-story buildings, including two pools, indoor and outdoor kitchens, game room with bar and large roof deck, screening room, bedroom pavilion, guest and staff quarters, several garages, boat dock and a 100ft catamaran.

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An abandoned Sony factory in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, has been transformed into what could very well be the farm of the future.

Shigeharu Shimamura, a plant physiologist and CEO of Mirai, has constructed the world's largest indoor farm25,000 square feet of futuristic garden beds nurtured by 17,500 LED lights in a bacteria-free, pesticide-free environment. The result? About 10,000 heads of fresh lettuce harvested each day.

The unique "plant factory" is so efficient that it cuts food waste from the 30 to 40 percent typically seen for lettuce grown outdoors to less than 3 percent for their coreless lettuce. (Related: "Stop Wasting Food in the West and Feed the World.")

National Geographic spoke with Shimamura recently about the innovative food factory and indoor farms as a potential solution to the global food crisis.

What was the inspiration for this business venture?

Japan has had an interest in research and development in the field of farming in a factory setting for about 40 to 50 years now.

Our company built a plant factory at a location devastated by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011 because of the general concern in Japan about the declining rate of domestic vegetable supply, and how we might remedy the problem of the heavy dependence on imports.

The reason we chose this particular location is because we wanted to prove that vegetables can be produced anywhere now. Second, we wanted to help restart the economic development in this disaster area. And last, looking into the future, if we could succeed there, we could also see a possibility of exporting the technology we developed all over the world. (Related: "Inside the Looming Food Crisis.")

What impact could your plant factory have on the future of food production and as a remedy for food shortages?

Currently we have a world population of 7 to 7.2 billion. Among them, about 800 to 900 million people are suffering from starvation, or close to it. People around the world are all wondering how we can produce more food to mitigate this grave situation.

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SNL LED Strip Lighting from [P2] Delivers Energy-Efficient Lighting in an IP67 Rated Luminaire

Yorba Linda, CA (PRWEB) - Today, energy-efficient lighting manufacturer Precision-Paragon [P2] announced the release of the DLC QPL listed SNL; an ultra-efficientLED sealed sanitubefor food service and food processing applications. In recent years, the manufacturer has established a reputation for releasing carefully engineered lighting fixtures designed and manufactured in the United States.

Targeted primarily toward food service and food preparation applications, the SNL LED Sanitube Food Service Strip is tested to the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) standards for use in splash zones. The fixture also meets IP65, IP66 and IP67 standards for high-pressure washdown and temporary immersion.

The new fixture combines these certifications with levels of efficacy and longevity associated with solid state lighting. The SNL is available in configurations producing up to 100 lumens per watt and rated to 80% lumen maintenance at 60,000 hours.

The SNL is also a very versatile fixture that can be ceiling-mounted, wall-mounted or suspended, depending on the specific needs of an application.

We developed this fixture primarily with food preparation applications in mind, said Joe Martin, [P2]s vice president and general manager. But its proven to be so versatile that I wont be surprised to see it fill many wet-location roles.

Those likely roles include use in industrial areas, outdoor awnings, cold storage rooms, clean rooms, car washes and even breweries.

Both business owners and lighting professionals will find plenty to get excited about in [P2]slatest LED fixture. Backed by a five-year warranty, every SNL wet-location LED strip light is assembled by American workers at [P2]s manufacturing facilities in Yorba Linda, Calif. or Hudson, Wis. The fixtures are built from a rugged one-piece acrylic housing with stainless-steel end caps, and an internal optical diffuser delivers controlled, soft, uniform light distribution without pixilation.

SNL LED Sanitube Food Service Stripfixtures can be ordered in a range of configurations delivering light outputs from around 3,000 lumens to over 17,000 lumens per fixture. The fixtures are also available with custom options like built-in battery backups, surge protectors and a range of watertight cords.

Interested lighting professionals and business owners should call (714) 386-5550 to learn more, or visithttp://www.p-2.com.

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