Lighting Control Up 50 Percent in New Homes

Lighting control penetration in new homes leaps to 9 percent. It also ties with multi-room audio as the most-requested technology by architects and homeowners.

By Jason Knott, September 28, 2015

Across the board, installed technologies play a key role in new construction, but some technologies—like lighting controls—are playing an even more important role than others these days.

According to the 13th Annual State of Builder Technology Market Study from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), eight in 10 builders report they offer structured wiring (84 percent), home theater (80 percent) and monitored security (80 percent) in their new homes offerings.

But the biggest growth categories in 2014 compared to the previous year among builders are led by automated lighting controls (up 50 percent in 2014 vs. 2013), stand-alone video surveillance (up 60 percent) and energy management systems (up 25 percent). Other categories showing growth in 2014 were central vacuum, intercoms and structured wiring.

Still, lighting control from manufacturers like Lutron is under-penetrated in new homes compared to other technologies. (See chart below.)

The study also reveals that the number of builders offering monitored security, MRAV and home automation/management systems were all consistent with the number of builders offering the products in 2013, further suggesting the importance of home technologies in new construction, says CEA.

“As the housing market continues to expand, awareness of installed technologies as a category and as a profit generator is growing. In 2014, we find more builders recognize that key installed technologies have the potential to boost profits, especially structured wiring, monitored security, home theater and central vacuum.

“In fact, we see an increase in the number of builders who report that installing home technologies helps boost their profit potential including structured wiring (up 13 percentage points to 25 percent), home theater pre-wire/system (up eight percentage points to 35 percent) and monitored security (up seven percentage points to 26 percent). Townhome builders are more likely to say installing home technologies boosts their profit potential than other home builder types.”

Architects Dig Lighting Control
Meanwhile, lighting control is a favorite technology among architects and homeowners (See chart below.)  Indeed, lighting control is tied as the No. 1 technology in terms of being specified by homeowners and architects to builders. In all, 53 percent of the time a lighting control system is installed because the homeowner or architect requested it. Multi-room audio was tied with lighting control. Home theater (up eight percentage points to 47 percent) and monitored security (up eight percentage points to 47 percent) are also hot categories being requested.

Structured wiring remains the most common technology installed (49 percent of new homes), followed by monitored security (28 percent) and home theater (18 percent). Home theater is defined as a professionally installed display, surround sound component, and independent speakers.

According to the research, which is done with 774 builders nationwide, luxury and custom homebuilders are more likely to install all home technologies compared to starter-home builders. In addition, townhome and multi-family builders are more likely to install structured wiring than other builders. In addition, there are some notable differences between custom and national builders. Custom and regional builders are more likely to install structured wiring, multi-room audio video systems and home theater pre-wire/systems, suggesting these technologies are more likely to be customizable and use local, specialty equipment providers.

Article from: http://www.cepro.com/article/lighting_control_up_50_in_new_homes/

PoE technology for LED lighting delivers benefits beyond efficiency

Although the energy efficiency of solid-state lighting has been documented, the most efficient way to power the lighting has been the subject of debate. ALEC MAKDESSIAN and THONG HUYNH describe how Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology brings networking and control advantages to LED lighting systems that AC mains power cannot provide.

LED-based solid-state lighting (SSL) is now a mainstream technology, replacing incandescent, halogen, and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) in commercial, industrial, and residential use. The benefits of LEDs are well documented and include a longer operational life, higher energy efficiency, and tiny size for small-form-factor fixtures. As an example, the 50,000 hours of operational life for an LED lamp is far longer than the typical 1000 to 2000 hours for incandescent lamps and 5000 to 10,000 hours for CFLs. Given their longer life, LEDs lower the access/safety risks and high labor costs of replacing a hard-to-reach lamp. LEDs also cost much less to operate and the brightness of the light emitted by a 10W LED lamp is roughly equivalent to a 60W incandescent bulb.

While the benefits of using LED lights are now well understood, the best way to power them efficiently remains debatable. In this article, we explain how DC power can be provided to LEDs by using modern power over Ethernet (PoE) technology. When PoE technology is compared to traditional AC mains power for lighting, system efficiency is comparable. However, the PoE technology wins when you add the advanced benefits of networking the lights using the Ethernet local area network (LAN) and the lower costs of LED maintenance.

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Hubbell Building Automation Introduces IFC Stand-alone Lighting Fixture Controller

Hubbell Building Automation has introduced the new IFC In-Fixture Controller. The IFC device offers stand-alone lighting control with unified motion and daylight sensing. A provider of occupancy sensors and lighting controls, Hubbell Building Automation has a long-standing commitment to innovation.

The unified sensor head includes a PIR (passive infrared) occupancy sensor and daylight sensor. The controller also includes a built-in standard time clock. The complete unit provides on/off and 0-10V dimming control--in any combination of motion, light level and time-of-day—for fully-capable and code-compliant energy-saving control.

The In-Fixture Controller is great for lighting applications that require simple fixture-based lighting controls for indoor or outdoor applications rather than more complex and costly networked solutions. Optimal uses include parking lots or garages, warehouses or pedestrian walkways.

Hubbell Building Automation's new device controls up to 4 amps of electrical load and supports 120-277Vac and 347/480Vac applications. Programming is easy, using any Bluetooth®-equipped Android tablet or mobile device and the free IFC Programming App. Download the App from the Google Play store.

The product is available for ordering now. For more information on the IFC lighting control, visit www.hubbell-automation.com. Also follow the brand on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and updates.

About Hubbell Lighting
Hubbell Lighting is one of the largest lighting fixture manufacturers in North America. The company provides a full range of indoor and outdoor lighting products serving the commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential markets. Hubbell Lighting brands include Alera Lighting, Architectural Area Lighting, Beacon Products, Columbia Lighting, Compass Products, Devine Lighting, Dual-Lite, HomeStyle Lighting, Hubbell Building Automation, Hubbell Industrial Lighting, Hubbell Outdoor Lighting, Kim Lighting, Kurt Versen, Prescolite, Progress Lighting, Security Lighting, Spaulding Lighting, Sportsliter Solutions, Sterner Lighting Systems, Thomasville Lighting, and Whiteway.

Article from: http://www.hubbelllighting.com/company/news-releases/hubbell-building-automation-introduces-ifc-stand-alone-controller/

Global Revenue from LED Lighting Systems is Expected to Total $216 Billion from 2015 to 2024

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps and modules across all major space lighting uses, including global market forecasts for unit sales and revenue of LED lamps and modules, through 2024.“For commercial buildings, the shift to LEDs has been the most dramatic in retrofit projects where older bulbs are being replaced specifically to improve efficiency”

LED prices have declined far enough that this type of lighting is now the economical choice for almost every setting and use, and heavy attention is being paid to the ongoing energy savings the technology offers. With payback periods now falling below two to four years, project decision makers from almost every application are being forced to consider LEDs for installations. Click to tweet: According to a recent report from Navigant Research, global revenue from LED lamps and modules is expected to total $216 billion from 2015 to 2024.

“For commercial buildings, the shift to LEDs has been the most dramatic in retrofit projects where older bulbs are being replaced specifically to improve efficiency,” says Jesse Foote, senior research analyst with Navigant Research. “This change is happening at such a fast rate that LEDs are expected to knock inefficient technologies like incandescent and halogen bulbs out of the market by 2024.”

As more efficient lamp types have become available at lower price points, many countries have started to implement bans on outdated or inefficient technology, according to the report. While this has mostly taken place in North America and Europe to date, a number of Latin American and Asian countries have also started to introduce similar legislation that could drive more LED sales.

The report, LED Lighting: Global Outlook, analyzes the global market for LED lamps and modules across all major space lighting uses. The study provides an analysis of the market issues, including drivers and trends, barriers, cost issues, and technological developments, associated with LED lighting. Global market forecasts for unit sales and revenue of LED lamps and modules, segmented by region, equipment type, and end use, extend through 2024. The report also examines key codes and standards and regional influences related to LED lighting, as well as the competitive landscape. 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 Smart Energy, Smart Utilities, Smart Transportation, and Smart Buildings sectors. Additional information about Navigant Research can be found at www.navigantresearch.com.

Article from: http://www.edisonreport.net/lighting-industry-news/global-revenue-led-lighting-systems-expected-total-216-billion-2015-2024/

Spaulding Lighting Makes Site/Area Lighting Stylish with New Arceos ARA3 Luminaire

Hubbell Lighting, a world leader in lighting innovation, has launched a new high performance LED area/site luminaire that is beautifully styled and exceedingly efficient—Spaulding Lighting’s Arceos ARA3. The low profile ARA3 features the latest LED technology, thermal management and controls; while providing excellent illumination and uniformity for large area/site lighting applications such as large parking lots, auto dealerships, transportation/port facilities, and retail/mall parking lots.

The culmination of energy-efficient LED lighting in a sleek design, the ARA3 replaces a 1,000W HID luminaire with over 50% energy savings and can be mounted up to 50 ft. The new site/area luminaire comes in three lumen options for design flexibility; has backlight control to reduce light trespass; is available with a variety of control options, and comes in seven standard finishes: dark bronze, black, gray, white, platinum, red, and forest green.

The field rotatable ARA3’s Total Internal Reflectance (TIR) optic technology provides superior optical control to deliver exceptional light level uniformity, reduced light trespass and allows the lighting designer to illuminate the space in the most efficient manner possible. Design flexibility is optimized with 32, 48 and 64 high brightness LED light engine configurations in IES Type III, Type IV, Type V, plus a front row auto dealership distribution.

With its simple three-piece modular construction, the ARA3 is designed for single-person installation. The luminaire’s unique design features slide and lock functionality with tamper resistant screws to secure the sections for convenient and safe installation.

Spaulding Lighting’s new luminaire is CSA certified to UL1598A for wet locations. It is also rated to IP65. For more information on the Arceos ARA3, visit: www.spauldinglighting.com.

Article from: http://www.hubbelllighting.com/company/news-releases/spaulding-lighting-makes-site-area-lighting-stylish-with-arceos-ara3-luminaire/