Lighting Science Group's High-Output and Ultra-Efficient LED Bulbs Pass Rigorous
ENERGY STAR Testing Standard
Company Leads the Industry in ENERGY STAR LED Bulb Approvals
SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., Oct 25, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Continuing to
outshine the competition -- Lighting Science Group (LSCG) now has five ENERGY
STAR labeled LED light bulbs. The ENERGY STAR approved DEFINITY PAR38 (narrow
flood and spot), PAR30 (narrow flood) and MR16 (flood and narrow flood) LED bulbs
are 80% more efficient than the 75, 60, and 25 watt incandescent halogen bulbs
that they replace, are fully dimmable, and have approximately 50 percent more
lumens (light output) than competing products. The DEFINITY bulbs are the first
in a line of Lighting Science Group products going through the ENERGY STAR
approval process that also include A19, PAR20, and G25 bulb types. Unlike CFLs,
the DEFINITY LED bulbs contain no mercury, are completely recyclable, are instant
on, and offer outstanding light quality.
The Company's PAR38 narrow flood was the industry's first ENERGY STAR LED bulb to
be approved back in September. ENERGY STAR is the trusted, government-backed
symbol that makes it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient
products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance,
features, and comfort.
"Leading the industry in the number of ENERGY STAR approved LED bulbs is a true
testament of the superior quality and performance of our LED products," said Zach
Gibler, Chief Executive Officer of Lighting Science Group. "While other companies
are struggling to develop high performance LED lighting products, we are bringing
to market state-of-the-art lighting solutions that Americans can afford."
To ensure both performance and reliability, the cULus-listed DEFINITY LED line
was tested under the rigorous ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria, Version 1.1
process by an independent laboratory approved by the U.S. Department of Energy's
CALiPER program. To receive the ENERGY STAR label for an integral LED lamp, the
DEFINITY PAR38, PAR30, and MR16 bulbs were tested under the LM79 standard for
overall efficiency, color temperature, color rendering, color spatial uniformity,
and light emission pattern. Additional testing required for ENERGY STAR approval
included: rapid cycle thermal stress testing, in-situ temperature testing, both
lumen maintenance and color maintenance testing, and an operational test for
3,000 hours at elevated ambient temperature.
Lighting Science Group DEFINITY bulbs are offered through lighting distributors
worldwide and directly by the company. To find your nearest sales location, go
to: lsgc.com. For more information on ENERGY STAR approved LED bulbs,
go to:
energystar.gov
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Lighting Science Group Appoints Industry Heavyweight to Board of Directors
Charles Darnell, Former Vice Chairman of Acuity Brands, Joins Company's Board
SATELLITE BEACH, Fla., Oct 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Lighting Science
Group Corporation (LSCG), a leading LED lighting technology company, announced
today that Charles Darnell has joined the Company's board of directors filling
the vacancy resulting from Joe Montana's move to an advisory director role with
the Company. Mr. Darnell has over 50 years experience in residential, commercial
and industrial lighting and joins a distinguished group of current board members:
Robert Bachman, David Bell, Zachary Gibler, Carlos Gutierrez, Donald Harkleroad,
Michael Kempner, Michael Moseley, and Richard Weinberg.
"Lighting Science Group is experiencing rapid growth and I believe Charles's
wealth of industry knowledge and know-how will be very important to the Company's
continued success," said Zachary Gibler, Chief Executive Officer of Lighting
Science Group. "We have some of the most advanced and affordable LED lighting
products on the market and the collective expertise of all of our directors is
vital as the Company continues to assert leadership in the global lighting
technology sector."
For 43 years, from March 1963 until retirement in August 2005, Mr. Darnell was
with Lithonia Lighting, later named Acuity Brands, where he started as CIO and
became Vice Chairman by the time of his retirement in 2005. The company had $15
million in sales when he started and was generating $2.2 billion in sales when he
retired.
"I am extremely proud and excited to join the board of this innovative company,"
said Charles Darnell. "With over 50 years in the lighting industry, I have never
seen a company and a management team with so much potential. Together, we will
change the face of lighting."
Since leaving Acuity, Mr. Darnell has consulted with several companies
specializing in technology such as lighting, wireless networks and electronic
medical and metering equipment. He and his family also own six small companies
engaged in servicing the interior designer market. Mr. Darnell is an ordained
elder in the Presbyterian Church and a board member of the Emory Healthcare Eye
Clinic. |
