Peerless Electric Company Update

Peerless Electric Wants You to Keep Your Eyes Up Whether you've enjoyed a hockey game at the Bell Centre in Montreal, shopped at a Wal-Mart store or flown through Pearson International Airport in Toronto, you've likely stood under a Peerless-Electric luminaires. Some of their projects include Canadian Tire stores, Dollarama stores, Montreal metro stations, the University of Toronto, and even our  own local Factory Shoe in Kitchener showcases Peerless light fixtures.  Retrofit Project: Factory Shoe, Kitchener ON Products:  Peerless NSLRA

Peerless Electric Featured Project  Forest Trail Public School, Oakville ON Products:  Peerless GP-HB Surface/High Bay

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GS Lighting Group, a division of Gross Sales Ltd. is a leading lighting service company representing lighting manufacturers in the design, engineering, distribution and contracting communities. The company's focus is in Architectural Lighting Systems for the commercial, education, healthcare, athletic, industrial and residential markets. GS Lighting Group is committed to providing their customers with unparalleled support and the highest possible level of service in the company's pursuit of business excellence.

Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark

Evidence-based design has taught us a lot about the importance of lighting, particularly daylighting, in the healing process. Faster recovery times, less pain, and a general sense of well-being have been connected with patient access to daylight.

Anecdotally, most everyone feels more spring in their step on sunny days than on cloudy ones. There’s also a greater sense of safety during the day, and in well-lit places versus unlit ones at night. We fear what we can’t see. The contrast is even allegorical: Goodness is associated with light, while someone named The Prince of Darkness is surely evil.

Light is important to all people in how it assists in regulating our body clocks, affecting chemical processes in our brains, and supporting a healthy metabolism. What’s not to like about light?

Well, it turns out that darkness is just as important. We need it to be healthy, too! Only in darkness will certain critical body functions take place.

The optic nerves in our eyes sense light; this is true even if we don’t see it. Even absent visual receptors—for example, in people who are blind—when light is sensed, a signal is sent to the brain that it’s time to wake up. Cortisol levels rise, melatonin production drops, and our bodies prepare for action.

When this happens at night—when we’re supposed to be sleeping—we lose some of the restorative benefits of sleep. Research has shown that this can have deleterious effects on body fat levels, systemic inflammation, and insulin resistance. Melatonin, which is produced when it’s dark, lowers blood pressure, body temperature, and glucose levels.

Light at night disrupts our bodies’ normal cycles, and has a negative effect on our health. We should be sleeping in total darkness.

There’s no argument that sleep is essential to the recovery process. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seems to acknowledge this with a question on the HCAHPS survey, which asks patients how often the area around their room was quiet at night. Partly because of this question, architects are devising more ways to make patient rooms quieter. 

Yet there is no question in the HCAHPS survey about whether your room was dark at night. Think about all of the sources of unwanted light at night that may be present in a patient room: displays on patient monitors and other medical devices; spill light from the corridor, and perhaps from outdoors; the night light; that annoying little blue light on the TV that you aim the remote at.

Can we as architects design ways to darken patient rooms at night? Successful patient outcomes may depend on it.

Article from: http://www.healthcaredesignmagazine.com/blogs/aia-aah-perspective/don-t-be-afraid-dark

Luminis Launches New LumiSTIK Architectural LED Lighting Range

Luminis Lighting Collection: LumiSTIK

Luminis Launches New LumiSTIK Architectural LED Lighting Range  New family offers range of sizes and mounting options with uniform distribution for enhancement of any space Luminis (www.luminis.com), an established innovator and manufacturer of specification grade, interior and exterior lighting solutions for commercial, institutional, retail, recreational and urban environments, announced the launch of its new LumiSTIK product family. Consisting of a range of columns, bollards, pendants and wall mounted luminaires, LumiSTIK products are suited to site lighting applications where public space enhancement is the goal.  With a wide range of available heights, from a bollard of just 20" to an imposing column of 26 feet, and many sizes in between, the LumiSTIK family is able to emphasize any landscape element.  Various LumiSTIK columns feature a unique clear lens with an integral optic system. They have IESNA distribution types and are dark sky friendly with full cut off. The pendants and wall luminaires in the family incorporate a unique secondary downlight component.  The product's clean extruded aluminum base and high impact acrylic diffuser provides an architectural aesthetic that complements any surrounding. And, the assembly is designed to provide uniform 360° uniform illumination. A removable modular LED platform is contained within the acrylic sealed cylinder, for easy maintenance or replacement.  The LumiSTIK family is offered with a 2700K, 3000K, 3500K or 4000K CCT with 80 CRI. An RGBW version is also available. All products in the range boast a lifetime of 50,000 hours (L85). Lumen output ranges from 830 to 12,450 depending upon chosen model. Feature summary: - Bollards offered in 3", 6" and 8" diameters, and in various heights (from 21" to 42") - Columns offered in 6" and 8" diameters with various acrylic lengths (24", 48", 72") and overall heights ranging from 72" to 312" depending on model - Pendants offered in 3", 6" and 8" diameters - Wall mount offered in 3" diameters - 3" models are ADA compliant - Pendants and wall mount available in various lengths - 4000K standard color temperature with 2700K, 3000K and 3500K options - 80 CRI - 50,000 hours (L85B50) - Lumen output of 830 to 12,450 depending upon chosen model, distribution type and input - Optional uplight and downlight module with 20°, 45° and 60° reflector available on various wall and pendant models. - RGBW DMX version available - High impact white translucent UV stabilized acrylic diffuser with uniform light distribution - Removable modular LED platform for easy maintenance or replacement Full details are available on the Luminis website at www.luminis.com.  About Luminis Luminis designs and manufactures specification grade interior and exterior lighting for a wide range of applications including parks, campuses, urban and commercial developments, offices, retail stores and schools. Throughout its 30-year history, the company has invested heavily in research and development to produce innovative products that integrate style and technology to deliver high efficiency, performance and durability. The company's products have been recognized with a catalog of innovation awards, including PIAs, ADEX and IIDEX, as well as being included in the IES Progress Report selection. Luminis sells its products predominately in North America through a national network of dedicated independent sales representatives. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Montreal, Canada. Luminis is a registered trademark of Luminis USA and Luminis Canada.  More information about Luminis is available at www.luminis.com.

New Lighting Brochure  Luminis is introducing the new LumiSTIK collection to its product list. This new collection provides a modern touch to your exterior lighting with years of reliable performance. The collection boasts low maintenance requirements, even in the most challenging environments. Check out their new brochure to learn more.

New Heavy Duty Specification Grade TR Receptacles

Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems is pleased to announce an all new line of Tamper Resistant receptacles. Specifically designed to provide top of the line receptacle performance, with the most user-friendly TR shutter, these new receptacles are truly best in class!   The extra heavy duty TR receptacle was designed specifically for the demanding needs of schools and universities, these receptacles can be recommended for all TR applications.

New! Tamper Resistant Mechanism

Tamper-Resistant, NOT Plug Resistant!

These receptacles incorporate a patented, Hubbell-exclusive, two-stage, TR mechanism that works this way: plug blades push open two doors in the receptacle face.  The doors are attached to cams.  When both doors are opened at the same time, the cams activate a sliding gate that moves out of the way allowing the blades access to the electrical contacts.  The timing of the two-stage, cam operated, TR mechanism eliminates plug friction and with it, complaints and call backs from frustrated users trying to plug something in.  These new TR shutters just work better.  

Product Design and Features

These new Fed-Spec listed HBL Tamper Resistant devices are constructed with materials, and attributes, common to institutional specifications.  They are “Assembled in USA” from domestic and imported parts and are “Buy America Act” and NAFTA compliant. The brass mounting strap with copper riveted brass ground contacts provides a strong, low resistance ground path.  The stainless steel auto-ground insures that there is ground continuity between the self-tapping/thread-cleaning mounting screw, the mounting strap, and the metal wall box. Side and back wired, Triple-wipe, 688 brass alloy, power contacts insure a reliable electrical connection in demanding institutional applications.  The impact resistant, smooth nylon face, with circuit ID marking area, has a clean finished appearance without molded letters on the face that collect dirt.  The wrap-around mounting strap incorporates five serrated barb features, one in the center, and two at each end of the receptacle, permanently locking the bridge to the cover.  The face is locked to the base in four separate snap locations.  

A customer drawing, PPTs and other technical, training and code information is available on the Distributor Corner, or ask your Hubbell salesperson for more details.
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Article from: http://hubbell-wiring.electricaltrends.com/2016/01/new-heavy-duty-specification-grade-tr-receptacles.html?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=232169&utm_campaign=Newsflash_2016-02-27_15%3a58

New Mini Decorative LED Bullet Available from Hubbell Outdoor Lighting

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, announced today that Hubbell Outdoor Lighting has launched a new high performance and competitively priced mini decorative LED bullet. The MBUL™ is a versatile and compact LED floodlight that is perfect for a variety of applications including landscape, accent, pole/column, facade and small area illumination.

Features and Benefits of the MBUL:

• Capable of replacing 50w to 70w HID, 100w incandescent or 84w CFL luminaries
• Mounting versatility: 7" stake with 8" SO cord and 1/2" 14 NPT threaded mounting box for box or pipe mounting
• Durable die-cast design with corrosion resistant powder coat paint finish for years of maintenance-free illumination
• Provides even NEMA 6 x 6 wide floodlight distribution
• Listed to UL1598 for use in wet locations
• IP65
• NEMA 3R

For more information on the MBUL, please visit http://www.hubbelloutdoor.com/products/mbul_mini_decorative_led_bullet.

About Hubbell Lighting
Hubbell Lighting is elevating the lighting experience. Empowered by lighting solutions that integrate seamlessly into their environment, save energy, provide improved quality of light, deliver return on investment and armed with Hubbell's unflinching support, its customers are able to think differently about how, where, and when they can use light. As one of the largest lighting fixture manufacturers in North America, it features a suite of brands that provide a full range of indoor and outdoor lighting products serving the commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential markets. Learn more at hubbelllighting.com and engage with the company online at LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Global Controls Revenue for Commercial Buildings Expected to Total $38.2 Billion from 2015 to 2024

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent report from Navigant Research examines the global market for commercial building lighting controls, including forecasts for unit shipments and revenue, segmented by equipment type, building type, construction type, technology, and region, through 2024.

The market for lighting controls has expanded greatly alongside the shift from the dominance of fluorescent lighting to light-emitting diodes (LEDs), both in the variety of systems available and the sheer number of systems installed. To meet this expanding demand for controls, different types of vendors have been drawn to the market, from small startups offering innovative lighting solutions to building controls companies that are now including lighting controls along with other buildingwide systems. Click to tweet: According to a recent report from Navigant Research, global revenue from networked lighting controls is expected to total $38.2 billion from 2015 to 2024.

“The falling cost of including controls in lighting projects has made the decision to implement these systems much easier,” says Jesse Foote, senior research analyst with Navigant Research. “From dimming ballasts to controls software, as well as the prices of LEDs themselves, all of the key components in networked lighting controls systems are becoming less expensive.”

Building and energy codes in many countries around the world have an impact on the lighting technologies that are installed in commercial buildings, according to the report. These codes can specify what types of spaces must use occupancy sensors, and can also affect overall lighting design by restricting the total energy consumption of a building.

The report, Intelligent Lighting Controls for Commercial Buildings, analyzes the worldwide market for lighting controls. The study examines sensors, relays, switches, ballasts, drivers, network control gear, network services, and communications technologies, with a specific focus on networked lighting controls. Global market forecasts for unit shipments and revenue, segmented by equipment type, building type, construction type, technology, and region, extend through 2024. The report details the market drivers for lighting controls technologies, including building codes, hardware costs, and consumer expectations, as well as barriers to adoption, and provides profiles of select industry players. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the Navigant Research website.

About Navigant Research

Navigant Research, the dedicated research arm of Navigant, provides market research and benchmarking services for rapidly changing and often highly regulated industries. In the energy sector, Navigant Research focuses on in-depth analysis and reporting about global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of the Energy Technologies, Utility Transformations, Transportation Efficiencies, and Buildings Innovations sectors. Additional information about Navigant Research can be found at www.navigantresearch.com.

Article from: http://www.edisonreport.net/lighting-industry-news/global-controls-revenue-commercial-buildings-expected-total-382-billion-2015-2024/

Canada's Sixth Largest City Scales up LED Streetlight Replacement Budget

Several Canadian cities have announced plans to swap their old traditional streetlights for more energy efficient LED lights, but the country’s sixth largest capital Mississauga, located in Southern Ontario underestimated the finance it would need to replace the city streetlights.

Initially, the Mississauga council aimed to replace 50,000 LED streetlights on a budget of CA $28 million (US $ 20.98 million), but failed to take into account brightness of streetlights, reported The Mississauga News. The council found their budget was not enough to cover brighter LED streetlight retrofits in one third of the areas.

The city council has since requested and was granted an increase of $5.25 million to finish the lighting installation, bringing the total retrofit value to $ 34.3 million.

LED underpass lights were included in the latest budget increase, which was not available at the time of the tender.

This is the third time that the lighting retrofit budget raise was approved by authorities since the start of the project in November 2012. On Jan. 22, 2014, the council approved two increases to purchase more decorative and advanced LED luminaires for a combined value of about $3.30 million.

Meaford to roll out 720 streetlights conversion project

Another city in Ontario, Meaford, announced it will be converting 720 streetlights in the municipality to LEDs, reported The Meaford Independent.

Energy consumption will be slashed by 60%, while maintenance costs is expected to be driven down 80%, said municipality officials.

The municipality streetlights currently consume 483,063 kWh of energy annually, and energy costs have reached $95,000, while coming with an additional $11,000 annual maintenance fee, according to a report made by Meaford Treasurer Darcy Chapman in September this year.

Following the completion of the streetlight upgrade, Meaford’s electricity costs for streetlights will drop to $ 39,000 per year, and maintenance costs are expected to be eliminated from the conversion.

Converting to LED lights also indicates Meaford will no longer have to replace its bucket truck when it reaches the end of its serviceable lifetime, said Chapman.

The municipality will mostly finance the LED conversion worth $408,762 through an Infrastructure Ontario loan that will be repaid over 10-year period.

It has also commissioned RealTerm Energy and its partner Local Authority Services (LAS)

Chapman said that the municipality will finance the net cost of the LED conversion of $408,762 through an Infrastructure Ontario loan that will be repaid over a ten-year period. While concern for municipal debt is often expressed by ratepayers, Chapman assured council that in this case, debt is being taken on wisely.

The municipality has entrusted RealTerm Energy and its official partner LAS (Local Authority Services) with the task of providing a turnkey solution for the conversion of its 720 streetlights.

Article from: http://www.ledinside.com/news/2015/11/canada_sixth_largest_city_scales_up_led_streetlight_replacement_budget