Luminaire is designed to promote energy efficiency.
Press Release Summary:
Using 67 W of power, EnergyMax(TM) consists of 2-lamp parabolic system of tuned components designed to provide balance between light output and energy conservation. Efficiency rating of 89% permits 2 lamps to replace traditional 3-lamp parabolic while meeting or exceeding Lighting Power Density codes. EnergyMax(TM) Plus, with its two 28 W T8 lamps, uses 56 W of power. Both have 4 7/8 in. housing height and adapter plate that enables wiring connections without opening fixtures or wireways.
Original Press Release:
Columbia Lighting's EnergyMax(TM) Luminaire Reduces Energy Consumption, While Providing Glare Control and Maintenance-Free Operation
September 18, 2007, Greenville, SC - As the price of energy continues to climb, commercial builders are leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit to find new ways of reducing lighting costs without sacrificing illumination levels.
Columbia Lighting's EnergyMax(TM) luminaire is a two-lamp parabolic system of tuned components designed to provide balance between light output and energy conservation. EnergyMax(TM) parabolics combine a proprietary louver material and ballast to optimize both light output and energy savings. Its unequaled efficiency rating of 89% permits two lamps to replace the traditional three-lamp parabolic.
When compared to three-lamp parabolics that use 85W of power, EnergyMax(TM) two-lamp parabolics deliver the same lumen output yet they consume less energy, and meet or exceed the most stringent Lighting Power Density codes. EnergyMax, with its 2-lamp tuned system design, uses a mere 67W of power and reduces energy use by up to 21%. EnergyMax(TM) Plus with its two 28W T8 lamps, uses only 56W of power, and provides a 34% energy reduction. Implementing either EnergyMax(TM) system may yield EPAct tax deductions up to $0.60 per square foot and mercury use reductions up to one third.
For fast wiring connections without the need of opening fixtures or wireways, an adapter plate is included with each fixture. An included plastic dust cover helps to protect the lamp from construction dust and other hazards. Lightweight and contractor friendly, the shallow 4 7/8-inch housing height even allows for installation in restricted ceiling areas.
Luminaire housing and end caps are die-formed, code-gauge, cold-rolled steel. Louver is formed from MIRO 5 (developed exclusively by Alanod for Columbia Lighting) anodized aluminum and secured in the open- or closed-position by die-formed steel hinges. Mechanical light traps keep illumination from escaping. Latches are fingertip actuated, positive-feed type, fabricated of spring steel, and completely concealed in the black reveal. Parts are treated with a five-stage phosphate bonding process and finished with high-temperature -baked white enamel. Regressed slots feature a flat-black finish.
EnergyMax is one of three initial product developments pioneered by Columbia in an unprecedented lighting solutions initiative, intended to maximize energy conservation opportunities and money-saving tax incentives through EPAct 2005. The three lighting solutions, EnergyMax, Versabay and ZPT, are designed to create positive change and represent a win-win-win situation for specifiers, electrical contractors, building owners, and users alike.
For further information contact Columbia Lighting, 701 Millennium Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29607, phone 864-678-1000 or visit Columbia's websites at www.create-change.com and www.columbialighting.com.
Columbia Lighting
701 Millennium Boulevard
Greenville, SC 29607
Phone: 864 678-1000
Fax: 866 898-0131
www.columbialighting.com
Contact:
Rhonda Rogers rrogers@columbialighting.com
Len Lirtzman leonardlirtzman@comcast.net
