RSS Feed
WAC Lighting Sponsors Solar Energy Decathlon Project Competition
7.17.09 | Garden City, NY | WAC Lighting is sponsoring a Cornell University
Team competing in The Solar Energy Decathlon, an international,
interdisciplinary design-build competition hosted biennially by the
U.S. Department of Energy for three weeks in October. WAC Lighting, a
leading manufacturer and designer of track, recessed, undercabinet,
monorail and decorative lighting, develops nearly all of its
responsible products in the family owned, ISO 9001-certified
manufacturing campus with in-house UL approved testing labs.
According to WAC Lighting President Shelley Wang, "The Solar Energy Decathlon brings attention to one of the biggest challenges we face-an ever-increasing need for energy. As an internationally recognized event, the Solar Energy Decathlon features energy efficient solutions from renewable sources.
"This sponsorship is another example of our commitment to 'Responsible Lighting,'" explained Ms. Wang. "In addition to developing new LED and OLED technology, we are also exploring Solar Lighting Products."
WAC Lighting is sponsoring the 2009 Cornell Solar Decathlon team, which includes more than 150 students from undergraduate and graduate colleges across campus, with support from Cornell faculty members, staff and alumni. Student members are attending five of Cornell's colleges including: the Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Human Ecology, and Agricultural and Life Sciences, as well as the Johnson Graduate School of Management. This sponsorship opportunity was made possible with the support of Friedman Electric, a leading lighting and electrical distributor in Ithaca, New York.
Twenty college and university teams will compete to design, build and operate the most attractive, effective and energy-efficient solar-powered house. Just like the well-known Olympic event, the Solar Decathlon consists of 10 contests that center on the ways in which we use energy in our daily lives, including: Architecture; Market Viability; Engineering; Lighting Design; Communications; Comfort Zone; Hot Water; Appliances; Home Entertainment; and Net Metering. The final judging of the competition is planned for October 9-13 and 15-18, 2009, on the National Mall in Washington, DC .
About Cornell University Decathlon House
The 2009 Cornell University Solar Decathlon House combines sustainable modular design with a unique assembly of geometric elements. The solar house integrates bold aesthetic features with creative sustainable applications, including lighting and solar thermal controls that minimize climate control needs while maintaining a pleasing and healthy productive human environment. Locally produced, environmentally friendly materials and woods cover an interior that contains far more than any normal house of its size should. The outside of the house seamlessly complements the interiors' open aesthetic, using sliding and collapsible glass walls to blur the distinction between interior and exterior.
About WAC Lighting
WAC Lighting has developed a stellar reputation for high quality decorative and task lighting lines backed by an extraordinary level of service, an unprecedented shipping record, and an extension of its Product Warranty to Five Years.
To reflect Green energy saving strategies, social progress and community involvement, WAC has recently changed its logo and tagline to "Responsible Lighting." Helping to lead the industry's sustainability charge, the firm has contributed to social progress with responsible manufacturing practices and energy saving technology. The firm employs stringent sourcing, water recycling, lead-free and zero-landfill capabilities in our wholly owned, Clean ISO 9001-certified manufacturing campus. Sustainable CFL and LED lighting products have been added to the extensive line with the most energy efficient technology available. As progress is measured in quality of life, WAC strives to advance employee empowerment, community involvement with major global and local foundations, and diversity in the workplace.
The firm retains its corporate headquarters and east coast distribution center in Garden City, NY, a west coast distribution center and offices in City of Industry, Calif., and a showroom in Dallas. Nearly 90% of WAC Lighting products are fabricated, including components, at our state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in China.
WAC Lighting is headquartered at 615 South Street, Garden City, New York 11530. The phone is 1.800.526.2588, and the fax is 1.800.526.2585. The email address is info@waclighting.com and the website is www.waclighting.com
According to WAC Lighting President Shelley Wang, "The Solar Energy Decathlon brings attention to one of the biggest challenges we face-an ever-increasing need for energy. As an internationally recognized event, the Solar Energy Decathlon features energy efficient solutions from renewable sources.
"This sponsorship is another example of our commitment to 'Responsible Lighting,'" explained Ms. Wang. "In addition to developing new LED and OLED technology, we are also exploring Solar Lighting Products."
WAC Lighting is sponsoring the 2009 Cornell Solar Decathlon team, which includes more than 150 students from undergraduate and graduate colleges across campus, with support from Cornell faculty members, staff and alumni. Student members are attending five of Cornell's colleges including: the Colleges of Engineering, Architecture, Human Ecology, and Agricultural and Life Sciences, as well as the Johnson Graduate School of Management. This sponsorship opportunity was made possible with the support of Friedman Electric, a leading lighting and electrical distributor in Ithaca, New York.
Twenty college and university teams will compete to design, build and operate the most attractive, effective and energy-efficient solar-powered house. Just like the well-known Olympic event, the Solar Decathlon consists of 10 contests that center on the ways in which we use energy in our daily lives, including: Architecture; Market Viability; Engineering; Lighting Design; Communications; Comfort Zone; Hot Water; Appliances; Home Entertainment; and Net Metering. The final judging of the competition is planned for October 9-13 and 15-18, 2009, on the National Mall in Washington, DC .
About Cornell University Decathlon House
The 2009 Cornell University Solar Decathlon House combines sustainable modular design with a unique assembly of geometric elements. The solar house integrates bold aesthetic features with creative sustainable applications, including lighting and solar thermal controls that minimize climate control needs while maintaining a pleasing and healthy productive human environment. Locally produced, environmentally friendly materials and woods cover an interior that contains far more than any normal house of its size should. The outside of the house seamlessly complements the interiors' open aesthetic, using sliding and collapsible glass walls to blur the distinction between interior and exterior.
About WAC Lighting
WAC Lighting has developed a stellar reputation for high quality decorative and task lighting lines backed by an extraordinary level of service, an unprecedented shipping record, and an extension of its Product Warranty to Five Years.
To reflect Green energy saving strategies, social progress and community involvement, WAC has recently changed its logo and tagline to "Responsible Lighting." Helping to lead the industry's sustainability charge, the firm has contributed to social progress with responsible manufacturing practices and energy saving technology. The firm employs stringent sourcing, water recycling, lead-free and zero-landfill capabilities in our wholly owned, Clean ISO 9001-certified manufacturing campus. Sustainable CFL and LED lighting products have been added to the extensive line with the most energy efficient technology available. As progress is measured in quality of life, WAC strives to advance employee empowerment, community involvement with major global and local foundations, and diversity in the workplace.
The firm retains its corporate headquarters and east coast distribution center in Garden City, NY, a west coast distribution center and offices in City of Industry, Calif., and a showroom in Dallas. Nearly 90% of WAC Lighting products are fabricated, including components, at our state-of-the-art manufacturing campus in China.
WAC Lighting is headquartered at 615 South Street, Garden City, New York 11530. The phone is 1.800.526.2588, and the fax is 1.800.526.2585. The email address is info@waclighting.com and the website is www.waclighting.com
Comment | Categories: Environment
