03/31/2007 Nebula Enters Four New Products into Lighting for Tomorrow Competition
Lighting for Tomorrow Competition (LFT)
Through its’ innovation of technology and systems to meet the upcoming demand for low-energy and eco-friendly (“green”) consumer products, Nebula Lighting Systems has four (4) new product entries into the Lighting for Tomorrow Competition.
Purpose
The purpose of Lighting for Tomorrow is to increase the market availability of energy-efficient residential lighting fixtures and to increase the marketing, promotion, and sales of such fixtures through primary distribution channels for the new construction and renovation markets. In 2007, the program’s specific objectives are the following:
- Stimulate the development of new, energy-efficient, decorative lighting fixture families.
- Encourage innovation in the use of new light sources by recognizing lighting fixture and application designs that use solid-state lighting (SSL) technology (i.e., light-emitting diodes or LEDs) to achieve lighting quality and energy efficiency.
Organizing Sponsors
Lighting for Tomorrow is jointly sponsored and organized by the American Lighting Association (ALA), the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), represented by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
ALA is the only trade association uniting lighting manufacturers, showrooms/distributors, manufacturer representatives, component manufacturers, and industry-related companies dedicated to providing the public with quality residential lighting. ALA has over 1,200 corporate members across the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean.
CEE is a non-profit public benefits corporation, working in the US and Canada, that promotes the manufacture and purchase of energy-efficient products and services. CEE’s goal is to induce lasting structural and behavioral changes in the marketplace, resulting in the increased adoption of energy-efficient technologies.
DOE’s Building Technologies Program conducts research and development on technologies and practices for energy efficiency, working closely with the building industry and manufacturers. PNNL is a DOE multi-program national laboratory that delivers breakthrough science and technology to meet key national needs.
Co-Sponsors
Lighting for Tomorrow is co-sponsored by energy efficiency program administrators such as electric utilities, nonprofit groups, and state energy offices that have a significant interest in promoting energy-efficient residential lighting. These sponsors have provided both financial and in-kind support to the competition. For the complete list of sponsors, visit the Lighting for Tomorrow web site at www.lightingfortomorrow.com.
Timeline
Event
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Location
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Dates
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2007 competition announced
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International Lighting & Accessories Market
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Dallas, TX
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Jan 19-21, 2007
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DOE Annual SSL Workshop
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Phoenix, AZ
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Jan 31-Feb 2, 2007
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Intent-to-submit forms due
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Mar 31, 2007
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All entries due
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To be announced
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May 31, 2007
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Judging session
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To be announced
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June 2007
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Winners notified
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Via phone and email
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July 2007
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Winners announced
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ALA Annual Conference
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San Antonio, TX
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Sep 9-11, 2007
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