Tuesday, July 23, 2013

University of Pennsylvania Installs Induction Light Fixtures at Campus Gymnasium


EverLast® Exceeds Specification Standards and Lowers Energy Consumption in Lighting Upgrade

JACKSON, MICHIGAN – July 23rd, 2013 – Founded by Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Recently, the university has adopted several strong sustainability initiatives on their campus such as the Green Campus Partnership in an effort to become more energy efficient.  In the spring of 2013, Penn partnered with Atlantech, Inc. and EverLast® Lighting as they began the initial stages of a major lighting overhaul at their Hutchinson gymnasium.  The university focused on a commercial lighting solution that would meet their facility codes while improving illumination, and significantly lowering energy costs.

Due to the demands of the Hutchinson gymnasium, facility managers were concerned about light levels, installation deadlines, reliability, and procuring a fixture that would meet the energy reduction and US Made requirements.  As this project was for an upgrade to their sports complex gymnasium, I suggested the EverLast® fixture due to both the color temperature and high CRI ratings as they were the most advantageous for events and broadcasting,” explained Ryan Miller, Representative of Atlantech.  “In addition, the 100,000 hour lifespan of the fixture coupled with a 10 year warranty, and no maintenance costs made EverLast® the superior commercial option.”

The university replaced 100 1,000 watt metal halide high bay fixtures with EverLast® 400 watt open rectangular induction lights delivering a savings of over 60% a year.

EverLast® induction light fixtures are 50-70% more energy efficient than metal halides and last up to 100,000 hours, making them virtually maintenance free for up to 15 years. The EverLast® 400 watt open rectangular high bay fixtures provide a more natural and high color rendition light quality unlike traditional metal halide fixtures. EverLast® Induction lighting fixtures are also available with a dimmable option, providing even more energy savings while areas are vacant.

“Colleges and Universities nationwide have been selecting EverLast Induction Lighting fixtures, many of which have stemmed from the Campus Sustainability Initiative.  It’s no surprise that the country’s leading colleges and universities have selected EverLast Lighting as part of their lighting upgrades," explained Alex Orr, Regional Sales Manager of EverLast® Lighting, Inc. "With an industry leading warranty, superior efficiency, and exceptional light quality, EverLast Lighting has been repeatedly selected for similar collegiate installations."

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