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News Release
Contact:
Karin Martin, Karin Martin Communications
(630) 513-8625
Karin.Martin@CooperIndustries.com
Cooper Lighting Joins Green Parking Council (GPC) to Develop and Accelerate
the Adoption of Sustainable Standards, Programs and Technologies
The company becomes a GPC platinum member and will help educate on LED technologies.
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga., March 26, 2013 – Cooper Lighting, a leader at the forefront of transforming the
lighting industry and setting an unmatched standard for innovation and reliability, is pleased to announce that
it has joined the Green Parking Council (GPC) as a platinum-level partner. Working together with the GPC
and members, Cooper Lighting will collaborate to develop, implement and accelerate sustainable programs,
technologies and standards. In addition, Cooper will assist to educate parking professionals on energyefficient LED technologies to help transform their facilities into sustainable and environmentally responsible
assets. These conversions and new installations can result in energy and maintenance savings of up to 80
percent over traditional HID sources; improved lighting for pedestrians and vehicles; and positive
environmental impact.
“As a leader in the lighting industry, Cooper Lighting shares our goal of educating our members and the
community on the advantages of energy-efficient lighting and controls technologies available today,” said
Green Parking Council Executive Director, Paul Wessel. “High-performance lighting is central to safety,
energy consumption, and sustainability in parking facilities. We look forward to working with Cooper Lighting
and welcome them as a partner in our transformative work.”
The Green Parking Council is a not-for-profit organization providing leadership and oversight for the green
conversion of parking facilities to sustainable, environmentally responsible assets. GPC is dedicated to
expanding green parking practices and environmental services through its Certified Green Garage rating
system. GPC encourages new, alternative parking practices and exceptional industry transformation through
creative thought and ingenuity. By challenging garage owners and managers to collaborate and create opensourced and sustainable best practices, the parking industry can positively impact the environment.
“Upgrading parking facilities with more energy-efficient LED options is one of the most practical solutuions to
save energy, reduce costs, and lower CO2 emissions,” says Cooper Lighting President Mark Eubanks. “We
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look forward to our partnership with the GPC and its members to use our knowledge and resources to
support its goals.”
Implementing LED lighting and controls technologies results in a significant reduction in electricity
consumption, which can substantially lower carbon emissions. Recently, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport officials replaced more than 4,300 210-watt, metal-halide fixtures in its north and south
parking decks with Cooper Lighting’s 80-watt McGraw-Edison Valet LED fixtures. This action provided
significant improvements in energy-efficiency and cost savings of almost $500,000 each year. According to
the City of Atlanta’s Office of Sustainability, the Airport’s financial and environmental partner, the carbon
reduction associated with the project is equivalent to taking 500 cars off of the road.
Cooper Lighting continues to make significant investments to empower its customers with the innovations,
technology, and resources needed to meet the challenges of the future. Cooper Lighting delivers a wide
range of innovative and reliable lighting, LED, and controls solutions, all specifically designed to maximize
performance, energy efficiency, and cost savings. For additional information, visit www.cooperlighting.com.
For more information on the GPC, visit www.greenparkingcouncil.org.
Cooper Lighting is part of the electrical business of Eaton. Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in late
2012. Cooper Lighting provides world-class lighting, LED and controls solutions to commercial, retail,
institutional, residential and utility markets. Cooper Lighting is committed to helping businesses and
communities leverage the latest technologies to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs, and enrich the
quality of the environment. Cooper Lighting. Innovation you can rely on™. For additional information, visit
www.cooperlighting.com. For information about Eaton, visit www.eaton.com.
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