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New Streetlights: Alberta, Canada, Municipalities to Install Over 300 LED Streetlight Fixtures from BetaLED

June 28, 2011

Communities in the Canadian province of Alberta will be lit with LED streetlights as a result of a partnership of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) and energy provider FortisAlberta. The towns of Stony Plain, Innisfail and Okotoks will receive a distribution of approximately 300 LED streetlights which will be installed as replacements for existing high pressure sodium (HPS) streetlight fixtures. The LED fixtures chosen for the installation are manufactured by BetaLED, a division of Ruud Lighting, of Racine, Wisconsin, and funding for the project comes directly from FortisAlberta.

"Fortis Alberta tested LED fixtures in numerous pilots throughout the province using approximately three to four fixtures in each installation. Based on these installations, we chose the BetaLED streetlight fixtures," said Joelle Lamontagne, program manager, energy efficiency for FortisAlberta. The small pilot installations and high interest in energy efficient streetlighting from communities in the utility’s service territory led FortisAlberta to pursue this large scale project. "All of our towns want this technology on their streets," said Lamontagne.

The project is slated to begin in September 2011, and the streetlights will continue to be tested and evaluated through the first quarter of 2013. Several of the newly installed LED streetlights will be metered to provide precise data on energy consumption. Additionally, existing adjacent HPS streetlights will also be metered for the purpose of comparing data. FortisAlberta is scheduled to release a report on the data gathered on performance, energy consumption and maintenance needs in early 2013, according to Lamontagne. While the utility is currently focused on the proposed project, plans for additional installations are possible.

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BetaLED's Essentia^® Downlights Offer Largest LED Selection and Highest Lumen Package

Nov 16, 2010
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BetaLED, a division of RUUD Lighting Inc., is producing a new line of interior architectural downlights for commercial and high-end residential use. Essentia interior LED downlights offer a variety of warm interior correlated color temperatures (CCT), a wide range of LED counts, an unbeatable lumen package and wide, medium and narrow optics including adjustable and wall-wash. The versatile product selection allows Essentia lighting to be tailored for each unique application.

"We merged our best practices in renowned BetaLED product benefits with years of innovation from our Kramer interior luminaires to develop the best and most complete line of interior LED luminaires," said Christopher Ruud, president of Ruud Lighting. "The Essentia product brings to market what customers want out of an ideal interior LED light source. Essentia delivers advantages that we haven’t seen offered in the commercial industry."

Essentia luminaires earned acceptance in the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) 2010 Progress Report. Inclusion in the notable report recognizes the product as a unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting. Essentia was presented at the annual IES conference held November 8 in Toronto, Canada.

The series of luminaires can be easily upgraded as LED technology advances with a replaceable light engine and optics. The complete line includes an unbeatable LED performance package and is designed with exceptional features:

• Standard 0-10V dimming control
• 4-, 6- and 8-inch square and round apertures
• 1,200 to 5,000 lumens delivered
• Multiple color temperatures available
• Narrow, medium and wide distribution patterns
• 45 degree cut-off
• L70 of greater than 50,000 hours

The new Essentia interior luminaire series joins the successful BetaLED product family of well known exterior brands THE EDGE® area luminaires, LEDway® streetlights, and 304 Series™ luminaires for interior and exterior use. Essentia luminaires are currently available for distribution in North America.

Since 2007, BetaLED has ushered in LED development and set industry milestones with a commitment to reduce energy use and improve lighting performance through the advancement of LED luminaires. BetaLED continues to raise the bar for design and performance excellence as technology and product lines grow and expand.

Prominent Italian Lighting Designers Commissioned for BetaLED® Luminaire

May 12, 2010
BetaLED, a division of RUUD Lighting, Inc., tasked prominent lighting designers Ferrara Palladino, based in Milan, Italy, to design a product unparalleled in performance and style. The result is FP-90 street and area luminaire, a unique look and profile that distinguishes it from other BetaLED products such as THE EDGE™ and LEDway® streetlights, and is the first designer series product from BetaLED®.

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BetaLED® Introduces Sleek Addition to the LEDway Streetlight Family

May 12, 2010
BetaLED®, a division of RUUD Lighting, Inc., introduces the LEDway® SLM, a new addition to its line of LEDway® streetlight products. The LEDway® SLM (single light module) is a sleek, low profile luminaire designed to replace existing traditional cobrahead systems along residential streets. The new luminaire offers more than 90 lumens per watt delivered and uses a new generation LED chip package coupled with advanced optical design techniques from BetaLED®.

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BetaLED® Introduces Essentia^® Interior LED Lighting Series

May 12, 2010
BetaLED®, a division of RUUD Lighting Inc., expands its industry-leading LED luminaire portfolio with a new line of interior architectural downlights, linear and cove lighting luminaires for commercial and high-end residential use. The Essentia product series combines a breakthrough in lighting performance and control with a replaceable light source that accommodates evolving LED technology and promotes sustainability. Commercial spaces can now be brilliantly illuminated and realize tremendous energy savings.

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BetaLED Introduces 100+ LPW 304 Series Luminaire

RUUD Lighting's BetaLED® 304 Series canopy luminaire achieves landmark 100+ LPW performance.

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RUUD Lighting Inc. Names New President

Christopher RUUD transitions company to new technology and expansion.

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RUUD Lighting Wins Court Order for Copyright Infringement

A settlement is reached for copying of RUUD Lighting's BetaLED marketing materials.

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