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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About
EverLast® Lighting: EverLast® Lighting, Inc. is
a sister company of Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc. and has quickly grown into
the leading manufacturer of energy-efficient lighting solutions for roadway,
parking structure, facility and area lighting applications. For additional
product information, visit www.everlastlight.com, call 888-383-7578 or send
an email to info@everlastlight.com.
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