PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport recognized a need for upgrading the parking garage lighting that would optimize energy savings, while continuing to provide a safe and well-lit environment for its passengers. Analyzing multiple products and their performance to find the best solution, they selected LED fixtures from Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry.

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Funded by the City of Atlanta Green Loan Fund, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials decided to replace each of the 4,342 210-watt metal-halide fixtures with Cooper Lighting's 80-watt McGraw-Edison Valet LED fixtures in its north and south parking decks. This decision would not only lead to greater energy-efficiency, but also cost savings of almost half a million dollars each year. According to the City of Atlanta's Office of Sustainability, the Airport's financial and environmental partner, the carbon reduction associated with the project is equivalent to taking 500 cars off of the road.

"Replacing parking garage lighting with more energy-efficient options is one of the most practical upgrades a city can make to save energy, reduce costs and lower CO2 emissions," said Mark Eubanks, President, Cooper Lighting. "This project has been a great opportunity to showcase how Cooper's innovative LED products can increase overall efficiencies and performance to provide a safe and well-lit environment, all while helping the City of Atlanta save almost $500,000 each year in energy costs."

Through superior optical control, Cooper's Valet LED fixtures deliver uniform and energy conscious illumination optimized to improve vehicular movement and pedestrian safety in parking structure applications. Cooper's modular LightBAR technology, featuring patented AccuLED Optics system, delivers uniform and energy conscious illumination. Both factors were key to Airport officials who hoped to improve the distribution of the lighting in the Airport parking garages while also optimizing energy savings. The Valet LED fixtures will also reduce maintenance costs as they are designed to last 50,000 hours.

Cooper Lighting has made a significant investment in people, resources and technology to ensure the company provides first-class solutions to its customers' lighting challenges. The Company offers a range of indoor and outdoor LED lighting products and controls, all of which are specifically designed to maximize energy and cost savings. For additional information on Cooper's LED product offering, click here.

About Cooper Lighting Cooper Lighting, a subsidiary of Cooper Industries plc (CBE), is the leading provider of world-class lighting fixtures and controls to commercial, industrial, retail, institutional, residential and utility markets. As lighting technologies have advanced over the years, Cooper Lighting has been at the forefront of the industry in helping businesses and communities leverage the latest technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enrich the quality of the environment. For more information, visit http://www.cooperlighting.com.

About Cooper Industries Cooper Industries plc (CBE) is a global electrical products manufacturer with 2011 revenues of $5.4 billion. Founded in 1833 Cooper's sustained success is attributable to a constant focus on innovation and evolving business practices, while maintaining the highest ethical standards and meeting customer needs. The Company has seven operating divisions with leading market positions and world-class products and brands, including Bussmann electrical and electronic fuses; Crouse-Hinds and CEAG explosion-proof electrical equipment; Halo and Metalux lighting fixtures; and Kyle and McGraw-Edison power systems products. With this broad range of products, Cooper is uniquely positioned for several long-term growth trends including the global infrastructure build-out, the need to improve the reliability and productivity of the electric grid, the demand for higher energy-efficient products and the need for improved electrical safety. In 2011 sixty-two percent of total sales were to customers in the industrial and utility end-markets and forty percent of total sales were to customers outside the United States. Cooper has manufacturing facilities in 23 countries as of 2011. For more information, visit the website at http://www.cooperindustries.com.

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MONTREAL and BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire -05/17/12)- Lumenpulse Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today announced it has received U.S. Patent 8,179,058, issued May 15, 2012. The patent, the first of seven pending for the company's Lumentalk technology, provides a method of intuitively reading a traditional analog TRIAC dimmer in a digital fashion, which enables digital control of LED lighting over existing AC power lines, to maximize cost and energy savings.

The Lumentalk technology turns existing electrical wiring into a stable, noise-free high-speed communications link for data, enabling LED fixtures to be reliably controlled without additional wiring. The technology eliminates the cost and disruption of having to open up walls and ceilings to install additional data cabling as part of a retrofit project -- enabling a dramatic 30% reduction in total installation costs.

"Lumentalk is a ground breaking technology that uses a proprietary communications protocol to control lighting fixtures digitally using analog dimming platforms and infrastructure," said Greg Campbell, Lumenpulse Executive Vice President and CTO. "This is the first patent secured by Lumenpulse and is a validation of our vision for turning standard analog environments into intelligent, digital networks."

The recipient of a Product Innovation Award (PIA) in March, 2012, Lumentalk enables LED fixtures from any manufacturer to be dimmed and controlled over existing power lines, and works with most control or dimming standards (TRIAC, ELV, 0-10V, DALI, or DMX). Lumentalk uses AC voltage (100V - 277V) and operates within frequency bands allocated by worldwide regulations (FCC, CENELEC, ARIB).

"LED systems offer a fantastic energy saving opportunity. As well as being efficient, they can be controlled and dimmed to maximize savings," said Franois-Xavier Souvay, Lumenpulse Founder, President and CEO. "But, because they are semiconductors, they have the ability to do more; to communicate. Until now the challenge has been the cost and complexity of installing a data line to enable that communication. Lumentalk is able to address that challenge by using existing infrastructure, which removes the main obstacles and opens the door to countless energy saving projects."

Lumenpulse currently has 26 patents pending for innovations resulting from the company's intensive investment in its R&D strategy. Lumentalk is one of a number of innovations developed to accelerate the adoption of controllable LED lighting systems by enabling energy savings.

Other recently released solutions include Lumenline, a system of indoor linear LED luminaires introducing the benefits of high-quality LED illumination to offices and educational facilities, seeking lower energy and maintenance costs, including a 100,000 hours lifetime that is four times longer than fluorescent.

About Lumenpulse Inc.Founded in 2006, Lumenpulse develops and manufactures high performance, sustainable architectural LED-based fixtures and solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments. Attention to detail in mechanical, optical and fixture design has positioned Lumenpulse as a leader in the global LED lighting marketplace for indoor and outdoor uses. Lumenpulse has a global presence through its Corporate Headquarters in Montreal, Canada, US Headquarters and Global Technology Development Center in Boston, Massachusetts and EMEA Headquarters in London, UK.

For more information, please visit: http://www.lumenpulse.com.

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. - Matching commercial demand with sustainable LED lighting design, Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG) announced today the launch of its Forefront(TM) product line. A full family of architectural luminaires, the Forefront is available in area, flood, highbay, pedestrian and wall - each of which individually blends into the architectural landscape it illuminates. Valued for its versatility, coordinated form and unparalleled performance, the line also debuts Lighting Science Group's new benchmark for outdoor control, its occupancy sensing technology PixelView.

"Lighting Science Group engineers designed Forefront with designers in mind," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer. "As a cohesive family of products, the line offers infinite options and combinations to meet - and enhance - any space's lighting requirements. Couple Forefront's adaptability with LED lighting's ability to maximize energy savings, performance and thermal management, architectural designers now have a go-to source for all their illumination projects."

Each of the Forefront products - area, flood, highbay, pedestrian and wall - pairs power with performance. Forefront area offers six optical distributions and delivers up to 32,000 lumens, making it the perfect one-for-one replacement of HID fixtures from 100-750 watts at approximately half the energy usage. Forefront flood features four unique optical distribution modules, with output ranges up to 23,000 lumens, providing focused lighting solutions for facade, sign, landscape and architectural highlighting. Forefront highbay suits a wide range of industrial applications - including warehousing, schools, cold storage and manufacturing facilities - with three sizes and optical packages. Forefront pedestrian enhances visibility in scale applications such as parks, building entrances and streetscapes with outputs over 5,500 lumens. Forefront wall - available in two sizes, each providing performance of a 400 watt HID system at less than half the energy usage - optimizes the LED source while preserving the module's flexibility to outfit complex applications and diverse settings.

Going beyond just coordinated appearance, Lighting Science Group's world-class team of scientists and engineers provided for the option of integrating the Company's new PixelView occupancy control system directly into the product's luminaires. Whereas typical exterior occupancy controls using Passive Infrared (PIR) technology to detect motion can be severely diminished in hot or cold environments, the PixelView Occupancy Control system relies on image sensing and video processing. As such, Forefront's ability to detect and characterize motion is unaffected by ambient conditions. Requiring no costly secondary wiring of sensors outside of the luminaire or any remote software monitoring, PixelView comes factory installed with the luminaire in standard offerings that will allow it to dim to either 30% or 50% of its wattage in an unoccupied setting. Furthermore, the PixelView control system provides an exceptional 360-degree coverage zone of 4L X 3W mounting heights in applications up to 40 feet.

The new product line joins the Company's suite of products that have found applications ranging from use in NASA outer space ventures to artistic designs that span skyscraper silhouettes to everyday practical implementations for American homes and businesses that save families and business owners significant amounts of money on electricity bills. On the global stage, Lighting Science Group has become synonymous with the ultra-efficient lighting revolution, and at home the Company is most commonly viewed as the fulfillment of America's clean technology promise.

For more information on Lighting Science Group's Forefront line and other lighting products visit: http://www.lsgc.com. Visit the Forefront family at the Company's booth (#215) at LightFair International -- May 9-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

About Lighting Science Group

Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTCBB: LSCG) designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match those of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires designed for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor use. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida; the Company's European operations are based in Middelburg, The Netherlands; and the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 1000 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at http://www.lsgc.com.

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May11,2012 The German-based firm has opened a lamps and luminaires sales office in Varese, Italy, by signing a distribution agreement with the company LEDisOne At the Grand Opening event in Varese, close to Milan, LEDisOne hosted more than 100 official guests, politicians, architects, representatives of industry and universities.

Newly certified distributor LEDisOne is specialised in LED lighting and shows a broad background in the semiconductor industry.

For Optogan the expansion to Italy has been a key target, since the country is considered as the home market for architectural lighting.

Italy has always been one of the front runners in Solid State Lighting and is traditionally first in adopting new technologies and trends of the indoor lighting industry, says Ove Srensen, Senior Sales Director & Business Development at Optogan GmbH.

He adds, The potential for LED based lamps and luminaires in this country is on such a high level that we cannot afford to miss this strategic market.

Besides the architectural lighting and retrofit business LEDisOne will also focus on sportfield and flood lighting. Regional sports clubs and associations have already expressed their interest.

So far our customers are mainly designers, architects, industrialists and public authorities, but our long-term goal is to collaborate with the government since there are development projects concerning an energy efficient re-design of cities, states Gabriele Demaria, Managing Director of LEDisOne.

Within the next year we plan to set up the company structure in terms of additional locations and manpower. We strongly believe we have found in Optogan the right partner to fulfil our ambitious targets.

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Lighting Science Group (LSCG.OB), one of the world's leading LED lighting companies, today joined Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and officials from the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Department of the Environment (DDOE) to celebrate the completion of the first phase of the relighting project that will save the city tens of thousands of dollars each year in energy costs. Part of the Mayor's larger vision for a Sustainable D.C., Lighting Science Group's energy-efficient, long-lasting street lights have replaced old, inefficient lights and will cut the District's annual carbon dioxide emissions by 719 tons.

"Already results show these new light fixtures are saving energy 57 to 60 percent compared to the old mercury vapor and high pressure sodium lights," said Mayor Gray. "Imagine how much energy we could save if we expand this program to all 70,000 street and alley lights across the District. That would be a great down payment on a truly Sustainable D.C."

Prior to the start of this project, in conjunction with Howard University Transportation Research Center, DDOT conducted a study and analysis of light emitting diode (LED) lighting products from a variety of vendors and manufacturers. The study involved the evaluation and analyses of photometric readings, fixture life, efficacy, aesthetics, color temperature, dimmability and compatibility with remote monitoring and control systems. At the conclusion of the Study, DDOT selected Lighting Science Group's PROLIFIC (LSG) LSR-2 LED street light as the preferred choice to replace the District's existing alley lights.

"When it comes to city planning, smart infrastructure saves lives and dollars," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer of Lighting Science Group. "The Mayor's office, DDOT and DDOE are clearly united in their commitment to promoting both the safety and financial interests of District residents with their joint vision for a Sustainable D.C. Lighting Science Group is proud to play its part in bringing that vision to life. Our PROLIFIC Series roadway solutions offer notably longer-life expectancies than the District's existing lights and real reductions in maintenance and energy costs. With less glare and better illumination, uniformity, and color, the new LED street lights signal a true improvement for the District."

The District Department of the Environment (DDOE) supported and funded the LED lighting project, under the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficient and Conservation Block Grant program. Eventually DDOT plans to install energy-efficient light fixtures throughout D.C., including all of its alleys, streets, bridges, tunnels and underpasses, pedestrian walkways, bike and running trails.

Added Haworth: "TheWashington, D.C.project is another significant win forLighting Science Group in the infrastructure market, exemplifying the clear leadership and high-performance product capabilities of the Company."

About Lighting Science Group

Lighting Science Group Corporation (LSCG.OB) designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match those of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires designed for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor use. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida; the Company's European operations are based in Middelburg, The Netherlands; and the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 1000 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at http://www.lsgc.com.

Forward Looking Statement. Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the performance of Lighting Science Group and its products and/or use terminology such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "plan," "project," "seek," "target," "soon," "will," "first of many" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Such statements reflect the current view of Lighting Science Group with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. In evaluating these statements, you should carefully review the risk factors detailed under "Risk Factors" in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

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Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson, whose body of work is mostly based on light installations, last week presented a small solar powered light during the World Economic Forum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Olafur collaborated with engineer Frederik Ottesen to create Little Sun, which they hope can help bring indoor lighting to those people who lack access in developing countries.

The flower-shaped Little Sun uses LED technology and captures sunlight through a 6 x 6 cm (2.4 x 2.4 inch) mono-crystalline solar module. After four hours of charging, the unit will provide light for five hours. The design makes it very versatile. It can be hung, used as a table lamp, or it can be taken out to be used as a lantern or bicycle accessory. It is fairly resilient and can be expected to work for three years.

Last year saw a massive growth in solar panel installations in countries such as the United and States and Germany. Centralized solar power is also striding forward with the opening of massive solar farms. Meanwhile, scientists work on increasing solar cell efficiency.

The reality, however, is that a huge chunk of the worlds population still lack access to grid electricity. It is there where the distributed solar power revolution can take place, and sustainably raise the standards of living for the more than 1.6 billion people living in this state of exclusion.

As we have seen previously, there are several initiatives such as the Solar Pebble and LuminAID that innovate both on the technological front, as well as their socially responsible applications.

Olafur said he considers his new project to be a piece of art for a large audience. It will be launched at the Tate Modern museum in London during the festival that precedes the upcoming Olympics in the English capital.

Below is a video featuring Eliasson talking about Little Sun.

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Bringing imagination to life through the medium of light, Lighting Science Group (LSCG.OB) today launched three new color changing architainment lighting productsPriZmaline Cove, Graze and Z Series. These new fixtures will help translate the visions of lighting designers, architects and artists alike into standout structures.

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"With PriZmaline, the creator's imagination is the only limit to how distinctive or avant-garde an installation can be," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer of Lighting Science Group. "These products will actually push designers to think beyond what they originally considered to be possible for their applications. They feature patented drive technology producing up to 650 lumens per foot in most case, wireless control with full DMX capabilities, robust ranges of motion, and ultra-efficient and unparalleled lighting performance."

The PriZmaline Cove, Graze and Z Series are made to fit in indoor and outdoor cove, floodlighting, recessed, and wall grazing installations. With unparalleled lumen performance and precision beam quality, each of the three new product offerings are capable of producing millions of vivid saturated colors, delicate pastels and brilliant whites.

For more information about Lighting Science Group's PriZmaline fixtures, visit http://www.lsgc.com. The PriZmaline products will be on display at Lighting Science Group's booth (#215) at LightFair International held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 9 - 11, 2012.

About Lighting Science GroupLighting Science Group Corporation (LSCG.OB) designs, develops, manufactures and markets LED lighting solutions that are environmentally friendlier and more energy efficient than traditional lighting products. Lighting Science Group offers retrofit LED lamps in form factors that match those of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires designed for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor use. Lighting Science Group's Advanced Projects Group business unit designs, develops and manufactures custom LED lighting solutions for architectural and artistic projects. Lighting Science Group is headquartered in Satellite Beach, Florida; the Company's European operations are based in Middelburg, The Netherlands; and the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 1000 workers building lighting products from domestic and imported parts. Lighting Science Group is a Pegasus Capital Advisors portfolio company. More information about Lighting Science Group is available at http://www.lsgc.com.

Forward Looking Statement. Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the performance of Lighting Science Group and its products and/or use terminology such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "plan," "project," "seek," "target," "soon," "will," "first of many" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Such statements reflect the current view of Lighting Science Group with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. In evaluating these statements, you should carefully review the risk factors detailed under "Risk Factors" in our most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Lighting Science Group (LSCG.OB), one of the world's leading LED lighting companies, today unveiled some of the most advanced LED products to have been introduced to the lighting industry at LIGHTFAIR International. With a reputation as innovation leaders, the Company's world-class team of scientists and engineers redefined the boundaries of possibility in lighting technology with this year's suite of products and additions, all of which deliver on the efficiency and performance promises of LED.

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In addition to an impressive line up of residential, commercial, infrastructure and custom LED applications, the Company is displaying wirelessly controlled, intelligent luminaires; color tunable lights; advanced product design fixtures; advanced camera motion detection luminaires; and a bulb with integrated motion detection.

Lighting Science Group's new ultra-efficient J5 security light integrates video sensing with Wi-Fi operation and streams real time imaging to home computer or mobile devices making it ideal for commercial or residential applications.The J5 incorporates the Company's new PixelView video occupancy control system, which is also being shown directly integrated into many of Lighting Science Group's other luminaires. Whereas typical exterior occupancy controls using Passive Infrared (PIR) technology to detect motion can be severely compromised in hot or cold environments, the PixelView Occupancy Control system relies on image sensing and video processing. As such, the luminaire's ability to detect and characterize motion is unaffected by ambient conditions.

The Company's Definity Motion Activated PAR 30 is 80% more efficient than the 65-watt halogen lamp that it replaces and integrates both motion and ambient light sensing directly into the lamp, eliminating the need for separate controls. User configuration options built into the bulb include time delay, dimming range, and motion and distance sensitivity.Setting a new standard in advanced lighting control, the bulb won the top LIGHTFAIR International 2012 Judges Citation Award.

Mimicking the lumen (light) output of a 50-watt incandescent or halogen bulb in a downlight, the Company's 4 inch 9.5-watt Glimpse LED downlight maintains the same top-tier performance that has come to differentiate the company's LED products from its competitors, while offering an improved, innovative thermal design that reduces the volume of raw materials needed for assembly by up to 70%.The product was selected as a 2012 Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid State Lighting (SSL) Indoor Competition winner. The competition is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the Illuminating Engineering Society, and the International Association of Lighting Designers.

"While other companies are struggling to develop performance LED lighting products, we are bringing to market some of the most advanced and exciting lighting products in the world," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer of Lighting Science Group. "Demonstrating our speed to marketmost of these new innovations that we are showing at LIGHTFAIR will be in the market by the end of this year or the beginning of next year."

The new product line joins the Company's suite of products that have found applications ranging from use inNASAouter space ventures; to artistic designs that span skyscraper silhouettes; to everyday, practical implementations for American homes and businesses that save families and business owners significant amounts of money on electricity bills. On the global stage,Lighting Science Grouphas become synonymous with the ultra-efficient lighting revolution, and at home the Company is most commonly viewed as the fulfillment of America's clean technology promise.

"At Lighting Science Group, we continue to push the innovation and performance envelope so our customers benefit from long-lasting, high output and environmentally responsible LED lighting products that make economic sensewelcome to the light ages," added Haworth.

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LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire -05/10/12)- Digital Lumens, developer of the industry's first Intelligent Lighting System, today announced that its latest 18,000-lumen intelligent fixture has been named a "Recognized Winner" in the Indoor Category of the Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) Solid State Lighting (SSL) Design Competition. The awards were announced at Lightfair 2012 and Fritz Morgan, Chief Product Officer at Digital Lumens, accepted the award on behalf of the company.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Illuminating Engineering Society, and the International Association of Lighting Designers, the NGL competition was launched in 2008 to promote excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for general illumination in commercial lighting applications. The idea is to make it easier for lighting designers and specifiers to find LED lighting products that are worthy of specification.

"We are honored to be recognized by the Next Generation Luminaires Competition for a third year in a row," said Michael Feinstein, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Digital Lumens. "Our team works diligently to deliver innovative, high-quality LED solutions that maximize energy efficiency. By building intelligent highbay LED fixtures -- all with integrated sensors and controls -- we are able to deliver the highest possible energy savings, which helps accelerate LED adoption among industrial facilities."

Designed for industrial lighting applications, the Digital Lumens fixture features:

Part of the Digital Lumens Intelligent Lighting System of smart lights that are wirelessly networked and centrally controlled, the system routinely saves industrial lighting customers up to 90% on their lighting energy costs.

About the NGL Design CompetitionNGL-recognized products are judged on both suitability and quality, not just energy-efficiency. "This is not just a beauty contest," said DOE Solid-State Lighting Program Manager Jim Brodrick. "The winners also have to perform well."

In 2012, the Competition was separated into two separate events: Indoor and Outdoor. 187 indoor products were proposed for submission to the 2012 NGL indoor competition.

About Digital LumensDigital Lumens develops Intelligent LED Lighting Systems that are proven to reduce industrial customers' lighting-related electricity expenses by up to 90%. With this System -- smart lights, wirelessly networked together and centrally controlled -- the company is defining a new class of networked LED lighting that maximizes both delivered light and energy efficiency. Digital Lumens has been recognized as a 2011 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and a 2011 Global Cleantech 100 Company. For more information, please visit http://www.digitallumens.com/.

Note to editors: Digital Lumens and Intelligent Lighting System are trademarks of Digital Lumens, Inc.

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EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 10, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NYSE:GE - News) -- Designers can dress bland commercial ceiling space in chic new style with Lumination(TM) Luminaires and other bright indoor LED ideas from GE Lighting Solutions. A Lumination slim suspended fixture and 1'x4' recessed troffer are now available to exquisitely attire office, retail or hospitality settings.

Lumination Suspended Luminaire

The Lumination Suspended fixture delivers remarkable light output in an ultra-thin, provocative design. Honored today as a recognized winner in the Next Generation Luminaires(TM) (NGL) 2012 Indoor Competition, linear pendant lighting category, the Suspended Luminaire is an entirely new aesthetic that combines direct and indirect lighting in one highly efficient, translucent LED luminaire. A clear, narrow band surrounds the edge of the fixture, making the light source appear to 'float' through the air. GE Lighting Solutions will offer the new Suspended fixture beginning this summer.

Lumination Recessed Troffer

These chic, slim fixtures as thin as the width of a finger emit a crisp, pleasing light and instantly enhance the look of any room. When illuminated, they produce an even glow, delivering exceptionally uniform light to fill the space. While off, they appear free of a light source - a differentiator compared to most fluorescent fixtures that are typically visible. The ultra-thin panels (0.5 inches) fit seamlessly in most common T-bar ceiling grids and feature a built-in dimmable LED driver to help make installation less complex and time consuming compared to traditional fixtures.

Lumination LED Recessed Troffers also consume considerably less energy than fluorescent tubes, providing cost savings of up to 26 percent depending upon the lamp type. They are immediately available in a 2'x2' format with 1'x4' fixtures coming later this year.

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Channel-System Ceiling Lights

Tomorrow's integrated ceilings will bring an ultra-modern, minimalistic aesthetic to office, hospitality and retail environments by transforming lighting and other utilities into dramatic visual elements. GE Lighting Solutions has developed an LED structure for use in channel-system ceilings to illuminate spaces in exquisite ribbons of light. The channel-style LEDs will be available in 4- and 6-inch wide, 4- and 6-foot long sizes. More information is coming soon.

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