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Acuity Brands Releases White Paper on High Bay Occupancy Sensors

^{Published on 2010-12-07 12:01:12 - Market Wire}
 

ATLANTA--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--[ Acuity Brands ] (NYSE: AYI), a market leader in innovative energy efficient lighting and control solutions, is pleased to announce the release of a new white paper entitled, aHigh Bay Occupancy Sensors: Delivering Energy Savings and Fast Return on Investment.a

"By example, this white paper demonstrates that by adding occupancy sensors to lighting fixtures, a company can expect to recoup their investment in months, not years."

The white paper, which can be found and downloaded at [ www.sensorswitch.com ], discusses typical high bay spaces, defined as ceiling heights above 18a™, such as warehouses, distribution centers, production facilities and other industrial spaces and the usual corresponding waste of energy due to lighting unoccupied areas. The paper also reveals energy-efficient lighting solutions that can reduce energy consumption and provide tremendous cost savings.

Michael Connolly, Energy Service Manager and AEE (Association of Energy Engineers) Certified Lighting Efficiency Program professional for Acuity Brands Lighting, explained the importance of this white paper. aA successful lighting solution in a high bay environment can have many benefits including a reduction of energy and maintenance costs, improved quality of lighting for a safe work setting, and lower energy usage that reduces a companya™s carbon footprint. This paper gives solid examples of how this can be accomplished,a said Connolly.

By adding high bay occupancy sensors to fluorescent, HID or LED luminaires, users can realize energy savings of up to 69% or more. Occupancy sensors save energy and money while enhancing safety by providing the means for light to be delivered where needed, when needed. The white paper provides specific examples that clearly illustrate the savings potential and return on investment.

aWhen installing a new lighting system, rapid ROI is an important factor in the decision process,a continued Connolly. aBy example, this white paper demonstrates that by adding occupancy sensors to lighting fixtures, a company can expect to recoup their investment in months, not years.a

Acuity Brandsa™ Sensor Switch offers a wide array of sensors for high bay and other integrated lighting applications and provides energy efficient solutions for industrial needs.

For more detailed information on the Sensor Switch® product line or to download the aHigh Bay Occupancy Sensorsa white paper, visit [ www.sensorswitch.com ].

About Acuity Brands

Acuity Brands, Inc. is a North American market leader and one of the worlda™s leading providers of luminaires, lighting control systems and related products and services with fiscal year 2010 net sales of over $1.6 billion. The Companya™s lighting and system control product lines include Lithonia Lighting®, Holophane®, Peerless®, Mark Architectural Lightinga", Hydrel®, American Electric Lighting®, Gotham®, Carandini®, RELOC®, Antique Street Lampsa", Tersen®, Renaissance Lighting®, Winona Lighting®, Synergy® Lighting Controls, Sensor Switch®, Lighting Control & Designa", DTL® and ROAM®. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Acuity Brands employs approximately 6,000 associates and has operations throughout North America, Europe and Asia.