August 21, 2009, the Los Angeles Times reported a project is under consideration at the Capitol dome to replace the lights with bulbs expected to use 70% less energy. Replacing the dome's lighting system is the centerpiece of Senator Pelosi's Green the Capital initiative.

May 30, 2009, the New York Times wrote a second article in a series of “green” articles, this time titled “Green Promise Seen in Switch to LED Lighting”.  Shifting to LED lighting is a fast growing trend that is redefining the century-old concept of lighting – replacing energy-wasting disposable bulbs with semi-permanent fixtures.  Places like Buckingham Palace, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Raleigh, NC, Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, the Pentagon, Renaissance hotels are moving to LED technology in lighting interiors, streets and parking garages.  LED’s are more than twice as efficient as compact fluorescent bulbs, contain no toxic elements and last so long disposal is not much of an issue.  President Obama’s stimulus package, which offers money for “green” infrastructure investment, will accelerate the pace of switching to LED.  To read the entire article as it appeared in the New York Times, click here.

May 20, 2009. The New York Times announced that New York City is issuing its first street design manual in an effort to make over the utilitarian 1970's-style streetscape that dominates the city. The manual includes guidelines for improving lighting, using LED technology. The Department of Transportation will begin reviewing development plans to see whether they align with the 232-page manual's guidelines, and promises that projects with these features will win approval quickly. In the introduction, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg states the manual promises to simplify the design process and reduce the costs for city agencies, urban planners, developers and community groups. To read the text of the NY Time article, click here. The mention of LED technology is in bold red letters.

To learn the latest news about lights out at the Zakim Bridge, the international trade show LightFare, The Designers Lighting Forum’s upcoming event and New York’s Triple Bridge Gateway, click on Archieve News below.

IlluminaleBoston 2008 was celebrated October 1-5. Nine landmarks were lit with energy-efficient temporary lighting installations that balanced both creativity and sustainability to showcase the power of light in the city. The Custom House Tower and the Moakley Bridges were installed as permanent. 

The Committee for a Brighter Common and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department requested proposals to enliven our annual holiday lighting on the Boston Common. Under consideration is a proposal using LED lighting from Board member Doreen Le May Madden of Lux Lighting Design -- Lighting Design Concept for Holiday Lighting on the Common.

Lux Lighting Design is working with the MBTA to illuminate the four T-Head Houses at South Station. Using LED technology, each T-station would have its own color which will be determined - blue, amber and amethyst are shown here for effect. Donors are being sought to fund the cost of $28,000. MBTA have indicated they are donating their labor.

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