Transaction extends Lutron’s leadership in lighting control for both interior and exterior spaces Coopersburg, PA (January 10, 2018) – Lutron Electronics , , the leader in lighting controls and automated shading solutions, today announces its acquisition of the Limelight wireless outdoor lighting control system created by Michigan-based, strategic innovation firm Twisthink and its partner company, TwistHDM. Limelight is a wireless lighting control solution for outdoor and industrial facilities that provides remote control and management, saves energy, and enhances facility safety. With the simplicity of its wireless fixture-level control architecture, it also helps ensure code compliance and streamlines the specification and...
Melville, New York (Jan. 4, 2019)— It is with deep sorrow that the Leviton family announces the passing of Shirley Leviton, beloved wife of Harold Leviton, our late CEO, President and Chairman of the Board of Leviton Manufacturing. Mrs. Leviton served as a member of Board of Directors. The many employees and people in the industry who came in contact with her sensed her compassion, elegance and intellect. An accomplished woman, she served numerous local and national organizations; including President of the National Council of Jewish Women, recipient of an Honorary Doctorate from Acadia University, and was also a Board...
Roundtable of industry luminaries examines how growing trend may benefit productivity, well-being and bottom line Chicago, IL (December 17, 2018) – The concept of “human centric lighting” is about creating more comfortable and productive work environments for people, and may also make for healthier bottom lines, according to an invitation-only roundtable of experts at the “Human Centric Lighting Roundtable” organized by Lutron Electronics. The panelists addressed a variety of concepts that focus on the most valuable asset of a building environment – the occupants. Human centric lighting enables developers to better market their building amenities and tenant companies to attract...
Non-intrusive series of services helps users identify critical assets, recommend digital modifications and provide budgetary estimates Empowers industrial internet of things (IIoT) connectivity to EcoStruxure™ Asset Advisor modernization solution BOSTON, Mass. – December 11, 2018 – Schneider Electric , the global specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced MPS Connect, a new consulting offer that guides facility and electrical management professionals with a roadmap for digitally connecting critical electrical assets. This light, non-intrusive assessment ultimately provides the means for compatibility with EcoStruxure Asset Advisor, Schneider Electric’s condition-based maintenance offer that can proactively identify issues inside...
Hartselle, Ala., Nov. 5, 2018— Cerrowire, a leading manufacturer of building wire and cable, announced the promotion of Stewart Smallwood to president, effective November 1, 2018. Smallwood joined the company in 2012 and has held positions in sales and distribution, including vice president of sales, and most recently served as the company's general manager. During his time with Cerrowire, Smallwood has developed a data-driven sales strategy that aligns the company's customers with the strengths of the four plants. He also led cross-functional teams focused on process flow and delivery. He continues to build a culture and implement communications strategies throughout...
San Diego, CA. (Nov, 20, 2018)— A patent for the Fractalgrid was awarded to CleanSpark in April 2018. The Fractalgrid is an information technology construct with the ability to spread intelligence and adaptability throughout a utility grid. The hybrid-cloud-based architecture can support innumerable instances of software, each with the exact same capability as the other. We call each instance a Fractalgrid, similar in behavior to the mathematical fractal. Each Fractalgrid is a functional microgrid unit managing distinct Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and has self similar attributes that enable interoperability with other Fractalgrids within the cloud to cover an entire Utility...
Streamlined process delivers power quality products to customers faster Easier for customers to choose, order and implement Schneider Electric power quality improvement solutions Provides improved efficiency, reliability, and cost savings for facilities BOSTON – November 7, 2018 – Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced its ReactiVar™ range of low voltage capacitor banks will be renamed to VarSet™ and simplified to make it easier and faster for customers to select, specify and implement power quality improvement products. VarSet low voltage capacitor banks are also moving from a custom, Engineered-To-Order (ETO) solution to a fully Configured-To-Order...
ROSSLYN, Va., November 13, 2018— The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) commends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for seizing wall chargers that were marked with counterfeit Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) markings. “Counterfeiting of electrical products is a costly and dangerous crime that affects everyone, and NEMA commends the CBP for their vigilant work ensuring that imports do not pose any threat to our citizens," says NEMA President and CEO Kevin Cosgriff. “Counterfeiting has an immense impact on the electrical industry in ways not experienced in other industries. The major distinguishing factor is that counterfeit electrical products that fail to...
The market for smart lighting is expected to reach 24 billion by 2024, according to new research reported by Global Market Insights1. So what’s all the buzz about? Smart lighting provides several advantages that can make our lives easier. Here, we shed some light on the subject, discussing the new trends that make smart lighting the next best thing. Download now to learn more.
San Diego, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2018)— Cleanspark is taking steps to expand its customer base to utilities and T&D globally. Wind and Solar power capacity is continuing to grow rapidly; as of 2017 all renewable generation (including Hydro) was at 17%. As of March 2018 it leaped to 21%. In fact growth is accelerating, some project that by 2020 Wind and Solar energy production in the US will double to approximately to 230 Gigawatts. Utilities need to tame green energy before it overwhelms an essentially 100-year-old infrastructure. CleanSpark leverages Machine Learning powered cloud software to anticipate usage and intermittency whether...
