Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com Next Generation Luminaires™ Design Competition Recognizes 28 Commercial LED Indoor Lighting Products NEW YORK – The fifth annual Next Generation LuminairesTM (NGL) Solid‐State Lighting Design Competition has recognized 28 commercial LED indoor lighting products for excellence. The winners were announced today at the LEDucation 7 lighting conference in New York. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and the International Association of Lighting Designers, NGL was launched in 2008 to promote excellence in the design of energy‐efficient LED luminaires for general illumination in commercial lighting applications. The competition began evaluating indoor and outdoor products separately in 2012. The 2013 NGL indoor winners show significant color improvement compared to previous years, and efficacies continue to climb – with this year’s winners averaging 75 lm/W, vs. 65 lm/W last year and 37 lm/W in 2008. While track‐mounted accent luminaires and linear pendants each had a large number of recognized products, there were few successful entrants in categories that were previously well‐stocked – especially downlights and grid ceiling luminaires. Almost all of the entries offered dimming as an option, and although most products used familiar optical concepts and luminaire form factors, there were several interesting uses of fully shielded or edge‐lighted optics, and new approaches to recessed installation. The idea behind NGL is to make it easier for lighting designers and specifiers to find LED lighting products that are worthy of specification. This means recognized products have to measure up on many fronts. NGL entries are evaluated by a panel drawn from the architectural lighting community and are judged on lighting quality (including color, illuminance, light distribution, and glare), appearance, serviceability, efficacy, value, and dimming. Behind the scenes, NGL reviews all product documentation, including photometry, power quality, and lumen maintenance projections. For the last several years, NGL requirements have become increasingly demanding, reflecting improvements in LED technology and product design – and the bar was raised even higher this year. “Recognition by the NGL judges is not given lightly,” said DOE Solid‐State Lighting Program Manager Jim Brodrick. “So winning speaks volumes about a product.” A total of 156 products were proposed for submission to the 2013 NGL indoor competition. However, only 99 actually made it to the judging phase with market‐ready samples and complete documentation (including luminaire and component specification sheets, LM‐79 test reports, lumen maintenance projections, warranty statements, and marketing materials). These documents help make sure that actual performance matches what’s claimed, and this year, for the first time, they were submitted through DOE’s LED Lighting Facts® program, in order to reduce the entry effort and ensure consistency of data. Using the facilities of Intelligent Lighting Creations in Arlington Heights, IL, all 99 products were judged over the course of two days in their characteristic installations, including varying mounting heights and ceiling conditions. The judges identified 28 products as Recognized, meaning that they were considered Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com worthy of specification in the application for which they were designed. From the 28 recognized products, three were given the additional designation of Best in Class, meaning that they stood out significantly above the other recognized products in their category. Four additional products, which were not otherwise recognized, were designated by the judges as Notable for their ability to adjust color temperature in typical white‐light applications. The Best in Class winners came from three different manufacturers and covered three areas of lighting: Juno Lighting Group was selected for its Trac‐Master T254L Cylindra™ track‐mounted accent luminaire, Digital Lumens for its XLE‐3‐10 Xpress high‐bay industrial luminaire, and Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting for its W Series LED stairwell luminaire. In the “Recognized” category, Amerlux Global Lighting Solutions, Intense Lighting, Juno Lighting Group (three fixtures), and Journée Lighting earned praise for their track‐mounted accent luminaires. Linear luminaires were also popular, with designs by Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting, Cooper Lighting, Cree LED Lighting, Finelite, Inc., GE Lighting Solutions, and Acuity Brands/Peerless Lighting (two fixtures) all receiving recognition for their linear pendants. A recessed linear luminaire by Axis Lighting and a surface‐mounted linear fixture from Samjin LND rounded out this category. Albeo Technologies/GE Lighting and Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting (two fixtures) were recognized for high‐ and low‐bay industrial lighting, while Acuity Brands/Peerless Lighting was recognized for its grid ceiling fixture. Two undercabinet luminaires were recognized – one from Cooper Lighting and the other from Finelite, Inc. – while Koncept Technologies Inc. received recognition for its personal task luminaire. Amerlux Global Lighting Solutions was recognized for its wall‐recessed indirect fixture, with Selux Corporation commended for its wall wash fixture and GE Lighting Solutions recognized for its utility luminaire. The four additional entries that were designated by the judges as Notable for their color‐adjusting capabilities included a healthcare luminaire from Visa Lighting, a grid ceiling panel from Samjin LND, and two downlight families of color‐dimming products from USAI Lighting. The Next Generation Luminaires competition was created to recognize and promote excellence in the design of energy‐efficient LED commercial lighting luminaires. By encouraging new designs and technologies, NGL aims to increase market acceptance and awareness of LEDs for general‐illumination lighting. Judging Panel Jeffrey L. Brown, IALD, IESNA lighting designer at Illuminart Samantha LaFleur lighting designer at LaFleur Associates LLC Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com Scott Shellberg engineer at Paramont EO Daniel Rogers technical specialist at ICF INTERNATIONAL Aram Ebben, IALD, LEED AP BD+C principal/director of Lighting Design at exp, U.S. Services Inc. Jim Baney, IALD, LC, LEED AP, Partner lighting designer at Schuler Shook Avraham Mendall Mor, IALD, IES, LEED AP* partner with Lightswitch Architectural Craig Bernecker, PhD, FIESNA, LC* founder of The Lighting Education Institute Melanie Taylor, IALD, LEED AP * lead designer at Lighting Design Studio for the WSP Flack + Kurtz Seattle Office Charles Thompson , FAIA, LC, IALD, IESNA, LEED AP* founder of ARCHILLUME Mary Matteson Bryan, PE, CEM* independent consultant * Also a member of the NGL Steering Committee Steering Committee Dan Blitzer, LC principal of The Practical Lighting Workshop LLC Ruth Taylor, IES program manager, DOE’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Barbara Cianci Horton, FIALD, MIES, LC president and CEO of HLB Lighting Design, Inc., (not a participant in the 2013 indoor judging) Nancy Clanton, PE, IALD, FIES, LC, LEED Fellow founder and president, Clanton and Associates (not a participant in the 2013 indoor judging) Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com Best in Class and Recognized Luminaires The three luminaires awarded Best in Class both earned high ratings from the judges overall and stood out from other entrants in their category. Best in Class is awarded at the judges’ discretion. As is clear, there is no obligation to award Best in Class to each category of entrants. BEST IN CLASS WINNERS Track‐Mounted Accent Luminaires Trac‐Master T254L Cylindra™ by Juno Lighting Group The compact Cylindra™ T254L conceals its driver in the luminaire body, preserving the form factor typical of familiar track products. It delivers over 1250 lumens using 19 watts. Options include three beam spreads, four color temperatures, and high CRI and enhanced spectrum versions. High‐Bay Industrial Luminaires XLE‐3‐10 Xpress by Digital Lumens Xpress LED luminaires are designed for industrial, convention, and other high bay applications. Three rotatable light bars provide flexibility in directing light into wide or concentrated distributions. The XLE 3‐10 delivers over 10,300 lumens, using 115 watts. Dimming and occupancy control are standard. Utility Luminaires ‐ Stairwell W Series LED by Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting W Series LED luminaires feature integral occupancy sensors to manage lighting in low‐traffic areas such as corridors, stairwells and restrooms, using off or dimmed settings; lumen maintenance control is an option. With its clean design, W Series provides nearly 2500 lumens and uses 24 watts. Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com RECOGNIZED WINNERS Track‐Mounted Accent Luminaires Hornet HP‐21 by Amerlux Global Lighting Solutions Hornet HP‐21 is a compact and flexible 21‐watt track‐mounted luminaire. With output over 1050 lumens and 8750 CBCP, Hornet delivers a clean, even field of light, suitable for a variety of display applications. Orbis LED by Intense Lighting Orbis LED is an adjustable track‐mounted luminaire. Using 18 watts, and incorporating active thermal management, Orbis LED delivers more than 1200 lumens in a precise beam. It is dimmable and carries a 10‐year warranty. Trac‐Master T252L Cylindra™ by Juno Lighting Group The Trac‐Master Cylindra™ T252L is a one‐piece luminaire. The dimmable Cylindra provides over 1200 lumens, using 19 watts. It is available in three beam spreads, four color temperatures, three finishes, and a higher CRI option. Trac‐Master T265L Conix® II by Juno Lighting Group The Conix® II track‐mounted luminaire LED is designed to provide high levels of illumination. The 46 watt Conix delivers over 2400 lumens. Choose from three integral‐reflector light distributions and four color temperatures. Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com Trac‐Master T271L Arc™ by Juno Lighting Group The Arc™ T271L LED track‐mounted luminaire produces 900 lumens using 13 watts. Interchangeable polycarbonate lenses offer three factory‐configured beam spreads. Arc is available in four color temperatures. Zinnia 1300i by Journée Lighting Zinnia LED Luminaires use field‐replaceable GE Infusion™ modules, available in various beams and color temperatures. Zinnia delivers over 1350 lumens from 20 watts and offers pan/tilt lock and interchangeable stems to adjust distance from the track. Grid Ceiling Luminaires Mino by Acuity Brands/Peerless Lighting Peerless Mino 2x2 LED luminaires deliver nearly 3500 lumens from 37 watts. Peerless Mino emits soft light while reducing high‐angle glare. Performance can be further enhanced with digital lumen management and network‐ready options. Industrial High‐Bay Luminaires I‐BEAM® LED by Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting I‐BEAM® LED high bay luminaires provide more than 19,000 lumens using 260 watts. It is suitable for environments with temperatures up to 55°C. I‐BEAM can be integrated with digital controls such as sensors or nLight® devices. Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com HX‐Series by Albeo Technologies/GE Lighting HX‐Series LED industrial luminaires are designed for high bay applications. The HX luminaire produces 12,200 lumens using 138 watts; modular construction aids in thermal management. Three output versions are available by combining modules. Industrial Low‐Bay Luminaires IBH by Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting IBH general‐purpose LED luminaires are designed for light industrial and commercial applications with ambient temperatures up to 40°C. The IBH luminaire provides over 11,200 lumens with 150 watts. Dimmable driver is standard. Linear Pendant Luminaires PROTEON™ SL by Acuity Brands/Lithonia Lighting PROTEON™ SL suspended linear LED luminaires are designed to achieve uniform, non‐pixilated, and effective illumination on vertical surfaces. Proteon provides over 3600 lumens with 47 watts. Emergency lighting, uplight and occupancy/photocell sensing are optional. JAYLUM by Cooper Lighting Corelite JAYLUM pendant luminaires create direct and indirect illumination from a single LED array. Jaylum delivers more than 3400 lumens using 47 watts and offers a wide range of optical control, and mounting options. CS18 LED Linear by Cree LED Lighting CS18TM LED linear luminaires provide predominantly downlight for general retail and light industrial applications. An eight‐foot CS18TM LED module delivers over 8100 lumens from a fully shielded, high‐CRI source, using 69 watts. Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com HP‐4 Indirect/Direct by Finelite, Inc. HP‐4 Indirect/Direct pendants produce nearly 2900 lumens using 36 watts. The HP‐4 collection includes a choice of light distributions, mounting options, and lumen packages. Lumination ‐ EL Series by GE Lighting Solutions Lumination EL Series LED Luminaires use an unusual edge‐lighted acrylic panel to distribute light comfortably and broadly from a thin profile housing. The luminaire creates 6200 lumens using 71 watts. A track version is available. Round by Acuity Brands/Peerless Lighting Round pendant luminaires emit soft, widespread, and comfortable indirect illumination. The Round luminaire delivers over 4300 lumens using 60 watts. Available controls include digital lumen management, integrated sensor and network‐ready options. Origami LED by Acuity Brands/Peerless Lighting Inspired by Japanese paper folding art, Origami LED luminaires emit soft, widespread indirect illumination. The Origami luminaire provides nearly 4200 lumens using 56 watts. Available controls include digital lumen management, integrated sensor and network‐
ready options. Recessed Linear Luminaires Sketch by Axis Lighting Sketch curved, recessed luminaires can be combined to form circles and arcs of different radii. Linear modules are available to create more elaborate patterns. The 21” segment shown emits over 800 lumens, while using 11 watts. Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com Surface Mounted Linear Luminaires Arch 2Way Linear by Samjin LND Arch 2Way Linear LED luminaires are available for either surface or pendant mounting in low bay and general retail applications. The low profile luminaire provides nearly 4100 lumens using 42 watts. Wall Recessed Indirect Luminaires FINO LED by Amerlux Global Lighting Solutions FINO LED luminaires are recessed into walls to provide indirect illumination. The ultra‐thin construction allows for clean, uninterrupted runs without interference from wall studs. A 48” Fino module emits more than 1850 lumens, consuming 24 watts. Personal Task Luminaires Sobre™ LED Modular by Koncept Technologies Inc. Sobre™ LED Modular mounts to work surfaces with 18” stems. Sobre rotates and produces 750 lumens using 14 watts. Up to three modules can be joined. Touchstrip dimming and occupancy sensors are options. Plug‐in power supply. Undercabinet Luminaires HU20 LED by Cooper Lighting HU20 LED is a flexible undercabinet lighting system. Individual luminaires attach magnetically to 12” or 18” electrified tracks, which can be connected and use a plug‐in power supply. Two luminaires produce 600 lumens using 13 watts. Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com Edge LED by Finelite, Inc. Edge LED undercabinet luminaires are available in multiple lengths (12”, 22”, 45”), individually dimmable, and include a diffuser to minimize multiple shadow effects. The 22” model produces 380 lumens using 6 watts. Utility Luminaires IP Series by GE Lighting Solutions IP Series LED pendant luminaires are designed for general retail and commercial applications. The IP Series luminaire delivers 4000 lumens of downlight from a centrally located concealed source; it uses 40 watts. Wall Wash Luminaires M36 LED by Selux Corporation M36 LED wall wash luminaires offer a slim 1.4” W x 2.9” H profile, system connecting modules, and a variety of mounting and control options. A single luminaire produces over 2500 lumens, using 35 watts. Notable Products shown here were noted by the judges for their ability to control the color of light in conventional, white light applications. BeveLED® 2.0 Warm Glow Family by USAI Lighting BeveLED® 2.0 Warm Glow emulates the black body dimming curve of filament sources, ranging from 2700K or 3000K down to 2200K. The family includes recessed downlight, wall wash, and adjustable accent luminaires. Release Date: March 20, 2013 Next Generation Luminaires™ www.ngldc.org Contact: Dan Sperling, 703‐356‐4595, dan@akoyaonline.com BeveLED® 2.0 Color Curve Dimming Family by USAI Lighting BeveLED® 2.0 Color Curve Dimming technology dims from full output at 3500K down to 2200K, providing for consistent tonality with both fluorescent and filament sources. The family includes recessed downlight, wall wash, and adjustable accent luminaires. Unity 2 X 2 by Visa Lighting LED Unity recessed over‐bed units are multi‐function luminaires for hospital patient care rooms. Unity provides separately controlled reading, ambient, and exam lighting, as well as enhanced blue spectrum, amber night light, and RGB visual interest. Color Tunable LED 2x2 Panel by Samjin LND The Color Tunable LED 2x2 panel offers separate control of both correlated color temperature and dimming. The luminaire features a low profile edge‐lighted panel and a hand‐held control module with color and intensity presets.