26-04-2012 12:31 Indoor lighting test video using Canon EOS 550D (EF 50mm f/1.8 II) I'll make a short sketch to do another test on these lights, 🙂

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MONTREAL and BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire -04/26/12)- Lumenpulse Inc. (www.lumenpulse.com), a leading innovator and manufacturer of high performance, architectural LED-based lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, and urban environments, today announced the release and availability of Lumentone, an intuitive LED lighting controller. Developed to simplify control, Lumentone opens the doors for anyone to be able to implement and manage sophisticated lighting shows.

Suitable for either white light or colored light installations, Lumentone is a wall-mounted DMX controller that gives users access to advanced lighting installations, by allowing them to dim, change colors, modulate the color temperature, add effects, or alter the rate of change -- with just a nudge and a turn of the dial.

"Lumentone will simplify fixture control, enabling anyone to take advantage of LEDs, regardless of their level of expertise or familiarity with the technology," said Franois-Xavier Souvay, Founder, President and CEO of Lumenpulse. "With Lumentone, users can alter the mood of a space simply by pushing and turning the dial. It's as easy as changing tracks on an MP3 player."

Lumentone comes with 13 standard, pre-programmed shows, which can be selected by pressing and turning the dial. There are 8 color changing scenes, including 3 that are specifically developed to utilize RGBW technology. These scenes range from static colors to random fades and sparkle effects. There are also 5 scenes dedicated to white light control, including a standard dimming control, comet effects and a Dynamic White option which allows the user to alter the color temperature from a warm 2700K to a cool 6500K -- or any temperature in between.

The dial itself provides instant feedback for the user as it illuminates to reflect the lighting effect chosen, further simplifying the lighting management process for the user.

The controller is compatible and easily integrated with all industry standard North American gang boxes and any decora faceplate, and is available in white, black or custom finishes. It is suitable for almost any environment, operating in temperatures as low as -10C (-14F) and as high as 40C (104F).

More information about Lumentone is available on the Lumenpulse website at http://www.lumenpulse.com/en/products/379.

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. In addition to comprehensive product family offerings, Lumenpulse also specializes in the design, manufacturing and commissioning of large scale, customized, LED lighting solutions worldwide.

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

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading the global shift towards sustainable LED lighting solutions, Lighting Science Group(LSCG.OB) announced today the launch of its high performance and feature-rich RoadMaster street light. Currently being installed throughout Puerto Rico, the Company's new street light provides a reduction in energy costs during its extended operating life, helping governments and communities avoid soaring energy and maintenance costs associated with traditional high pressure sodium (HPS) street lights. Priced at a fraction of other LED roadway luminaires, Lighting Science Group's new RoadMaster pays for itself by avoiding just one HPS lamp replacement, let alone the 4-6 traditional street light lamp changes it is expected to avoid over its rated life.

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"Our new RoadMaster LED street light represents a breakthrough in street light technology," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer. "The pairing of price and performance will save communities and cities around the world significant amounts of money. As a company, we don't just speak of catalyzing a clean energy future, we lead -- and light -- the way."

In an historic partnership with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, approximately 4000 high-pressure sodium 100 and 150 watt street lights will be replaced with Lighting Science Group's ultra-efficient and long-lasting RoadMaster street lights, resulting in a reduction in energy usage and maintenance costs of up to 50%.

Lighting Science Group's world-class team of scientists and engineers re-conceptualized the design of traditional roadway applications, and as a result, the advanced componentry inside the RoadMaster makes the product more affordable and reliable than competing alternatives. The RoadMaster joins Lighting Science Group's full line of roadway products that have been installed around the world, including Mexico City, Salt Lake City, Sydney, and Washington D.C.

For more information on Lighting Science Group's RoadMaster and other roadway products visit: http://www.lsgc.com

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 the form factor of traditional lamps or bulbs and LED luminaires for a range of applications including public and private infrastructure for both indoor and outdoor applications. 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 Goes, The Netherlands; and, the Company has a sales office in Sydney, Australia. Lighting Science Group employs approximately 600 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 LSG and its products and/or use terminology such as "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "plan," "project," "seek," "target," "will" and variations of such words and similar expressions. Such statements reflect the current view of LSG 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.

Media Contact: Andy Beck MWW Group 202-288-6862 Andy.Beck@lsgc.com

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PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Officials at Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) recognized that Long Lake Elementary School needed a major overhaul. Out of renovation options, the District opted for a complete rebuild of the nearly 50-year-old building in an effort to make the new school a model of energy efficiency and sustainability. To help achieve its overall goal of creating a high-quality, LEED-certified visual learning environment, the school turned to energy-efficient solutions from Cooper Lighting, an industry leader committed to delivering innovative products and driving transformational technology in the lighting industry.

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"The project originated from the need to replace an outdated elementary school that was built in the 1950s and out of options for renovation," says John E. Dancer, AIA, vice president, Cornerstone Architects. "The project is part of an overall effort to bring the TCAPS elementary schools into the twenty-first century, and to design efficient 'Learning Centers' to serve TCAPS students in today's world."

The building design team's lighting goal for the new $8.3 million, 50,752 square foot facility was to provide a comfortable atmosphere with flexible controls for the interior and sufficient illumination for safety in the exterior areas of the school. After analyzing the project based on cost and lighting calculations, the TCAPS design team selected a wide range of highly efficient interior fluorescent fixtures and exterior LED products from Cooper Lighting.

"To satisfy the interior lighting goals, we designed recessed, pendant and high-bay linear fluorescent fixtures with multiple controls to allow users to determine the level of light that best suited their needs," says Jason VanBrocklin, PE, president, Nealis Engineering, Inc.

The fixtures included Cooper's Portfolio downlights in the media center and corridors, as well as multiple products from the company's Corelite and Metalux lines used in the classrooms, offices, cafeteria, gymnasium and other locations throughout the school.

For each exterior space, the design team specified conventional lamping with an LED alternative in order to compare initial cost during the bidding process. For the entries and exits, compact fluorescent wall packs were specified; for the parking lots and driveway, pole-mounted metal halide fixtures were chosen. The resulting analysis, based on cost and lighting calculations, overwhelmingly favored LED fixtures for all three applications. This guided the design team to choose LED products including Invue Entri LED Wall Mount Luminaires for the entries and exits and McGraw-Edison Ventus Outdoor LED Area Luminaires for the parking lots, main entrance and along the driveway.

"The biggest lesson learned from this project has to be the even distribution of light that the Cooper Lighting LED fixtures produce," says VanBrocklin. "There are no hot spots directly underneath the pole-mounted fixtures, creating a more even distribution of light."

Cooper Lighting's outdoor LED luminaires incorporate patent-pending modular LightBAR technology that features the company's patented AccuLED Optics system, setting the industry benchmark for reliable photometric performance, scalability and energy efficiency. The system's unique application-specific design allows lumen and energy output to be customized to fulfill the exact needs of the outdoor space -- eliminating wasted energy and obtrusive spill light. The technology provides up to 75 percent energy savings over standard H.I.D. systems while also providing a 50,000+ hour rated life, six times longer than the traditional metal halide sources found in most outdoor applications.

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Rifle Seventh Day Adventist Church Elder Ron Cloninger shows off the energy efficiency improvements the church has done over the past year. Energy efficient indoor lighting combined with solar energy panels mounted on the church roof, seen here, dramatically cut the building's energy bills.

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Seeking to save money on their utility bills, church board members contacted Garfield Clean Energy and signed up for the Garfield Clean Energy Challenge.

As a participant in that program, they received energy coaching services, which helped them get lined up with a free lighting audit from Franklin Energy, the company that manages Xcel Energy's Small Business Lighting program.

The church also took advantage of a low-cost full-building audit that Xcel Energy provides its customers. The two reports indicated the church could significantly reduce its power consumption by turning down their programmable thermostats even more and installing more efficient lighting.

Unfortunately, the thermostat idea was a nonstarter, said Elder Ron Cloninger.

We would turn down the temperature if it weren't for the piano, he explained. Below 60, it goes out of tune.

That left lighting as the preferred target. And the church took the advice to heart, spending $5,404 on a building-wide overhaul.

In the sanctuary, energy-efficient compact fluorescent bulbs replaced the old incandescent lights. In the building's hallways, classrooms and restrooms, energy-saving T-8 electronic ballast lights replaced the old, power-hungry T-12 magnetic ballast lights.

Motion sensors in the restrooms now ensure that the lights come on only when needed. The church also upgraded its exit signs to LED models.

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If you think the plastic fixtures that light up steps and stairs around the house are plain at best, ugly at worst, you're not alone.

Gary and Dana Butler, who have been making lighting fixtures for the housing and commercial markets since they bought a small manufacturing facility in Newport Beach in 1986, certainly do. Or did.

(As a side note, the Butlers were the subject of one of the first It's Your Business columns I wrote back in September 1988. At that time their company was called Aggressive Lighting. They also had Light Adventure, a retail showroom in Costa Mesa that they closed in 1997. Now their company Kane Shrader, named for their son, makes unique lighting fixtures designed by Gary, and a separate company Jayne Young converts old copper pots into unique lighting.)

When the 2007-2009 recession slowed their business, Gary decided he could design something more attractive than the step lights at their Coto de Caza home. He created an onyx stone cover that Dana says even she can install.

"I'm not that savvy with tools, and I can put this on in five minutes," she says.

Neighbors Joe and Marci DuBois loved the lights when they saw them at the Butlers' home. Their enthusiasm quickly moved into the formation of a new business, The Cover Company LLC in Rancho Santa Margarita, to make and sell what the two couples named Designer Step Light Covers.

The step lights can be used for indoor staircases or outdoor patio steps.

"Marci was the driving force," Dana says. "She begged us to make the step lights commercially. Gary said no because he had his hands full."

Gary, who has made lighting for more than 25 years, oversees production, having the parts made in Lynwood and powder coated in Santa Ana. The onyx stone is cut in Huntington Beach.

"We're doing it very grass roots," Dana says. "It's all made in the United States. We've ground the prices down as much as we could to discourage foreign competition. Sales are online only right now... and Joe and Marci do the packaging and shipping in their garage."

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SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., April 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Lighting Science Group (OTCBB: LSCG.OB - News), the world's premier LED lighting manufacturer, announced today the production launch of a revolutionary high output 8-watt LED MR16 bulb that is a direct replacement for traditional MR16 50-watt halogen bulbs. Suited to a variety of applications that require directional lightingsuch as track lighting, recessed ceiling lights, desk lamps, pendant fixtures and retail display lightingthe DEFINITY MR16 HO LED bulb will be the first of its kind introduced to the marketplace, and considered the best of its breed when evaluated by metrics ofefficiency, lumen output and form factor.

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The degree of difficulty involved in managing the MR16's discreet size and internal power supply and the intense requirements for brightness of a 50-watt equivalent renders its design and manufacture a complex challenge. Competitive attempts at reaching these high levels of performance have resulted in concessions that have been viewed as unacceptable to the market. No such sacrifice is required with the Definity MR16 HO Series.

At only 8 watts and a 25,000 hour life rating, Lighting Science Group's new DEFINITY MR16 HO LED bulb is up to 33% more efficient than competitive products while staying within the industry accepted form factor and not using any moving parts like fans to achieve its superior performance. "A commitment to superior technology underwrites all Lighting Science Group operations; that's why our customers can rest assured that they're offered the most advanced and widest selection of LED lighting products," said Jim Haworth, chairman and chief executive officer of the Company. "We believe that our new MR16 HO, which couples unparalleled efficiency and incredible performance, is a significant advancement in the science of light and another step forward in the development of a more efficient, sustainable and brighter energy future."

The new bulb 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.

To find your nearest sales location for Lighting Science Group's DEFINITY bulbs, visit: http://www.lsgc.com.

About Lighting Science Group Lighting Science Group Corporation (OTCBB: LSCG.OB - News) 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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FRANKFURT, GERMANY--(Marketwire -04/17/12)- Light + Building -- Luminus Devices, Inc. announced today the availability of its new LD10 LED Light Engine. Designed for a variety of indoor and outdoor lighting applications, the LD10 is available at 800 and 900 "hot" lumen output levels, color temperatures of 3000K and 4000K and CRI greater than 80. The Light Engine includes Luminus' Big Chip LED technology, which enables high lumen fixtures with industry leading center beam intensity. For spot lighting applications, the LD10 can deliver 17,000 candelas into a 9-degree beam using off-the-shelf optics.

Sophisticated on-board electronics provide power, dimming and protection feedback to the LED. The LD10 accepts a 24VDC power input and a 0-10V dimming signal. In addition, it has thermal feedback protection circuitry that ensures longevity and reliability.

"The LD10 reduces the engineering design cycle for our customers, and enables them to accelerate time to market for their lighting fixtures," said Chuck DeMilo, Global Director of Product Marketing for Luminus. "It delivers the optical punch that our customers need, and the thermal protection circuitry gives them peace of mind."

Luminus will be exhibiting in Hall 4.2, Stand G02 at Light + Building, April 15-20 at Messe Frankfurt in Frankfurt, Germany, where the new LD10 LED Light Engine will be on display. For more information on how Luminus is enabling the conversion of today's conventional lighting fixtures to LED, visit http://www.luminus.com.

About Luminus DevicesLuminus Devices is a leading developer and manufacturer of LED technologies and solutions for the multi-billion dollar global illumination market. Luminus' high efficacy and high brightness LEDs are used by many of the world's biggest companies for general lighting, projection display, entertainment, ultraviolet curing, medical, portable, transportation and digital signage lighting applications. Luminus has more than 144 patents/patents pending worldwide, and its revolutionary Big Chip LED technology enables new markets for solid-state lighting. Headquarters and wafer fab manufacturing facilities are located near Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. For more information, visit http://www.luminus.com

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W.A.C. Lighting Company 615 South Street Garden City, NY, 11530, USA

New energy efficient luminaires integrate style and safety

Garden City, New York--- Designed with architectural aesthetics and performance in mind, WAC Lighting introduces energy efficient LEDme Line Voltage Step and Wall Lights that offer a sleek profile and enhanced functionality ideal for safety and style on indoor and outdoor stairs, walls and other pathways.

The new LEDme Step and Wall Lights are offered in versatile, horizontal and circular scoop designs for a clean, seamless installation without any visible hardware. Easy to retrofit, square and rectangular shaped Step and Wall Lights can be mounted to a single gang standard styled junction box. Round shaped Step and Wall Lights are supplied with a special junction box. All of these styles can be direct wired without using an LED driver or a transformer.

The luminaires offer a wide beam angle for broad lighting distribution and deliver balanced, consistent lighting free of shadows and glare.

Constructed with a cast aluminum body, the new LEDme Step and Wall Lights operate on 120-volt line voltage systems and can be dimmed with an ELV dimmer. Equipped with a replaceable LED module, the luminaires minimize energy consumption and maintenance while extending their life to 40,000 hours.

Faceplates are available in White, Bronze and Brushed Nickel designer finishes to coordinate with a variety of decors.

The Step and Wall luminaires are IP66 rated and UL listed for wet locations and offered with WAC Lighting's five-year product warranty.

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WAC Lighting is a leading global manufacturer and innovative designer of lighting for Luxury Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Institutional, Retail and Architectural applications, specializing in track, recessed, under cabinet, monorail and decorative lighting, as well as new step and wall lights and a sustainable LED collection.

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Standards-based suite of WiFi-enabled products for nLiGHT devices expands applications, further simplifies installation and reduces hardware costs.

ATLANTA - April 16, 2012 - Acuity Brands, Inc., (NYSE: AYI; "Company"), a market leader in innovation energy-efficient lighting and control solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of wireless capabilities to its award-winning nLiGHT network lighting control technology. The nWiFi(TM) solution from Sensor Switch uses existing WiFi network infrastructure to further simplify control installation and reduce hardware costs.

The nWiFi solution adds conventional WiFi technology (802.11n) to nLight devices, such as occupancy sensors and relays, enabling them to seamlessly communicate with both wired and wireless nLiGHT lighting control zones. Additionally, nWiFi devices can directly communicate to locally wired nLight devices through CAT-5 cables. Already installed in multiple locations, the nWiFi solution has proven a robust addition to the wired nLiGHT network, leveraging the wide-spread industry knowledge around the 802.11 protocol.

"The addition of nWiFi makes nLight unique, integrating both wired and wireless lighting controls to meet the diverse requirements of any project," said Ben Hahn, Acuity Brands Lighting Vice President and Value Stream Leader for Sensor Switch. "This hybrid approach simplifies installation, reduces labor costs and expands intelligent lighting control possibilities to areas such as renovation and high bay applications that traditionally have been challenging."

"The application of WiFi is widespread, trusted, and growing, making it the ideal technology for wireless networked lighting controls," said Steve Lydecker, Acuity Brands Lighting Senior Vice President and General Manager, Controls and Systems. "The nWiFi product line takes full advantage of this evolution and demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers through the development of innovative, cost-effective and technology-driven solutions that meet their needs."

A digital architecture and networking technology that cost-effectively integrates time-based, daylight-based, sensor-based and manual lighting controls, the nLiGHT system is designed to function in an individual room or networked together across an entire facility or campus. Easy-to-use and easy-to-install, the nLiGHT system significantly cuts energy consumption while enhancing user and occupant convenience. nLiGHT intelligence is also embedded in LED luminaires from Lithonia Lighting -- offering a complete and customizable lighting solution with integrated controls.

For more information about Acuity Brands line of lighting and controls solutions, please visit Acuity Brands and Sensor Switch on the web.

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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