Eaton
Electrical Sector
Pittsburgh, PA 15108
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July 30, 2013
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Mark Horner, (412) 893-3590
U.S. Department of Energy Selects Eaton for Research Grant to Develop Next
Generation of Energy Efficient Lighting
Eaton’s Cooper Lighting Business Leads Innovative LED Research
PITTSBURGH … Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton today announced that it has
received a $2.4 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to explore
the development of energy efficient lighting products. Eaton’s research, slated for completion
in 2015, will aim to improve the manufacturing speed of light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures by
three times over the typical rate, reduce LED light engine costs by five times and reduce
assembly costs by approximately 50 percent.
“This partnership with industry to produce affordable, efficient lighting will save consumers
money and create American jobs,” said Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz in a news release
issued by the DOE. “It’s another example of how energy efficiency is a win-win proposition for
our economy.”
In comparison to conventional lighting, LED lighting is six to seven times more efficient and
can last up to 25 times longer. The Eaton project is part of the DOE’s broader effort to
facilitate research in the LED lighting sector to reduce the cost and improve long-lasting
quality and performance to make LEDs the preferred choice in energy-efficient lighting.
“LED is currently more costly than traditional lighting,” said Mark Eubanks, president, Eaton’s
Cooper Lighting Division. “Eaton is focused on innovation that will simplify the design and
manufacturing process to maintain high quality and lower costs for consumers.”
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The grant was awarded to Eaton as part of larger $10 million DOE initiative. Work on the
project will be conducted at Eaton’s Research and Technology Center in Menomonee Falls,
Wis. and by Eaton’s Cooper Lighting R&D Center in Peachtree City, Ga.
To learn more about the DOE’s energy efficient lighting manufacturing awards, visit
www.energy.gov/lighting.
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with expertise in power distribution and circuit
protection; backup power protection; control and automation; lighting and security; structural
solutions and wiring devices; solutions for harsh and hazardous environments; and
engineering services. Eaton is positioned through its global solutions to answer today’s most
critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that
help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. A global
technology leader, Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in November 2012. The 2012
revenue of the combined companies was $21.8 billion on a pro forma basis. Eaton has
approximately 103,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175
countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.
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