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Lutron solutions save 65% lighting energy

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How Lutron solutions save energy

Our light, shade, temperature, and small appliance controls can work independently or together to provide maximum energy savings in a single room, multiple rooms, a whole home, or an entire building.

Each year, installed Lutron dimmers save on average 10 billion kilowatt hours.

1974Lutron launches Hi-lume®, the world’s first electronic solid state dimming ballast. Hi-lume can dim lights down to 1%.

1971Nova®, the first linear slide dimmer, is introduced. Designed for demanding applications of up to 2000 watts, Nova is now one of the most recognized and utilized products in the light control market and is part of the MoMA Permanent Collection.

1970Lutron relocates to Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. The campus initially consists of one building.

The 1970sInnovations in commercial dimming

The 1980sAdding style options, scene control, and convenience

2003Lutron introduces the ultra-quiet Sivoia® QED system, which automatically controls roller shades, Roman shades, and draperies.

2000Lutron introduces seeTouch®— featuring keypads with large, easy-to-use buttons and backlighting. The flexible design allows for numerous color and button configurations.

The 2000sEnergy savings throughout the building

This is equivalent to the amount of energy needed to light 4.4 million homes.1

This is equivalent to $950 million worth of residential energy.1

This is equivalent to preventing the amount of CO2 emissions absorbed by 2 million acres of trees.1

This is equivalent to preventing CO2 emissions from 1.4 million cars.1

This is equivalent to the amount of energy produced by 6.3 coal power plants.1

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Our History

The Lutron story began in the late 1950s in Joel Spira’s makeshift lab in New York City. A young physicist fascinated by the aesthetic manipulation of light, Mr. Spira took over the spare bedroom in the apartment he shared with his wife, Ruth, and set out to invent a solid-state device that would enable people to vary the intensity of the lights in their homes.

The result? The world’s first solid-state dimmer.

Since then, Lutron has become the world’s leading manufacturer of light controls. Our solutions range from individual dimmers to total light management systems that control entire building complexes.

You’ll find our light control solutions installed everywhere from single-room apartments to palatial buildings, including the White House and Windsor Castle.

1959Joel Spira submits paperwork to the United States Patent Office for his “dimming device” developed in his New York City apartment.

The 1990sExpanding to whole home control and shades

1990Lutron pioneers NeTwork®, the first whole-home light control system. This system “networks” all of a home’s dimmers and switches so they can be controlled both individually and from remote panels.

The 2010sControl of new lamp types and development of reliable wireless technology for retrofit projects

2010In anticipation of the phase-out of incandescent bulbs, Lutron introduces C•L® dimmers, designed specifically for controlling dimmable compact fluorescent bulbs and LEDs. C•L dimmers also work with incandescent and halogen bulbs.

Lutron expands into temperature control with its 3-part thermostat, which features the seeTemp® wall control and wireless temperature sensor.

1961Joel and Ruth Rodale Spira set up their dimming business.

1962Mr. Spira receives a patent for his electronic dimming device, which is smaller than a rheostat dimmer and saves energy when you dim the lights.

1967Lutron introduces fluorescent dimming to commercial buildings via its Tu-Wire® dimming ballast—the first fluorescent dimming system.

The 1960sLighting control becomes available to the general public

1963Capri® is the first electronic dimmer marketed by Mr. Spira, and features a round knob to adjust light levels.

The original Capri sales sheet conveys the benefits of dimming the lights in any room of the home.

Annual electricity use in commercial buildings

In most office buildings, lighting accounts for more electricity usage than any other system. Using light and shade controls, lighting energy usage can be reduced by up to 65%.

Energy Information Administration, 2003 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey, released April 2009.

Lutron corporate sustainability Lutron was founded on a belief in taking care of people: customers, employees, and the community. This commitment extends to Lutron’s belief in acting as a steward of the local environment.

• Our facilities operate a robust recycling and reuse program.

• Lutron operates a series of Asian pear farms—Subarashii Kudamono—with thousands of trees on hundreds of acres that supply local markets and restaurants while helping to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 800 tons per year.

• Our offices and manufacturing facilities employ state-of-the-art lighting control systems that significantly reduce energy usage.

Our Five Principles

Lutron’s success is a result of the strong principles and philosophies that guide our growth.

Take care of the customer with superior goods and servicesThe customer is our number one priority and the reason we exist as a company.

Take care of the companyLutron is dedicated to growth and innovative development.

Take care of the peopleLutron provides opportunities for its employees to fully develop their abilities and make a personal contribution to the success of the company.

Innovate with high quality products

Deliver value to the customer

2011Lutron introduces Serena® remote controlled insulating honeycomb shades. These wireless shades are battery-powered and easy to install.

Incandescent/ Halogen 120 V

Compact Fluorescent (CFL)

Light Emitting Diode (LED)

Lutron launches Energi TriPak®— a family of wireless energy-saving products featuring sensors and controls, wallbox dimmers/switches, plug-in modules, junction box mounted devices, and fixtures.

Lutron’s wireless capabilities

Project example: 800,000 sq. ft. office building

Wireless Wired

Number of control wire terminations

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Length of conduit for controls

0 4,852 ft.

Wireless technology and sustainabilityLutron Clear Connect RF technology works in a quiet frequency band that is essentially free of interference, even in high-density installations like multi-dwelling units, urban areas, and single-family developments.

This wireless technology allows for sustainable practices when renovating or building new construction by saving on the raw materials required for wire and conduit.

1987Lutron continues to innovate with GRAFIK Eye®, the first customizable dimming system for different light sources. GRAFIK Eye controls every light in a single room, including conference rooms, home theaters, auditoriums, and restaurants.

1982Skylark®, the original designer-style slide dimmer, hits the market and becomes one of Lutron’s most successful products.

1989RanaX®, the first infrared, remote control dimmer, is introduced. It gives users the ability to wirelessly turn their lights on, off, or to the perfect light level without leaving their chair or bed.

1981Lutron launches Paesar PRF, a fluorescent lighting control system that manages lighting energy. Paesar is one of the first retrofit energy-saving devices for fluorescent and mercury vapor lighting.

Radio Powr Savr Daylight Sensor

Temperature Sensor

Radio Powr Savr Occupancy Sensor

Wall Controls

Pico® Remote Lights

Shades

Temperature

Plug-in Devices

CommercialMaestro Wireless®

Energi TriPakEnergi Savr NodeTM

Quantum

ResidentialMaestro Wireless

RadioRA® 2HomeWorks QS

Systems

1991Ariadni®, the first true three-way toggle dimmer in a traditional opening, is launched.

1993Lutron introduces a dual-roller, digital, low-voltage shading system.

1997Lutron launches RadioRA®, the first two-way, radio frequency, whole-home light control system. RadioRA opens new doors for homeowners looking to add a light control system to existing homes.

1992Maestro®, the first micro processor-based, electronic multi-location dimmer, hits the market.

Versaplex® provides the first manual slide remote control dimming of up to six independent zones of lighting.

1975System 50, a photocell sensor lighting control system that integrates fluorescent task-lighting units with daylight, offers a new approach to energy conservation.

1999RadioTouch®, the first commercial radio frequency controller allowing the adjustment of different lighting zones, is introduced.

1961 — Lutron is founded in Emmaus, PA

1962 — First solid state dimming device patent

1970 — Lutron relocates to Coopersburg, PA (CB-1)

1970 — Mass customization concept begins at Lutron

1971 — Pre-systems ship to Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston

1973 — First linear slide dimmer patent

1973 — Lutron hotline started

1974 — Lutron adds to Coopersburg, PA campus (CB-2)

1975 — Lutron Field Services Company established

1984 — Brookdale plant opens; LCI opens

1986 — London sales office opens

1987 — Saint Kitts plant opens

1988 — Lutron adds to Coopersburg, PA campus (CB-3)

1989 — Lutron technical support available 24/7

1991 — ISO 9001 certification

1992 — Japan office opens

1994 — Brookdale 2 distribution facility opens

1997 — First big switch/little dimmer patent; Hong Kong and Singapore offices open; Lutron University established

1998 — German office opens; AMRC opens at Brookdale; Meadows distribution center opens

1999 — First two-way RF status antenna

Lutron voted “One of the Best Places to Work in PA” (2000, 2001, 2002)

2000 — Lutron adds to Coopersburg, PA campus (CB-4); Lutron purchases VIMCO

2001 — London distribution and training facilities open; window treatment facility opens in Ashland, VA; Plantation, FL Experience Center opens

2002 — Lutron adds to Coopersburg, PA campus (CB-5)

2004 — Shanghai production facility opens

2006 — Chihuahua plant opens

2007 — Coopersburg, PA Experience Center opens; Irvine, CA Experience Center opens

2010 — Washington, D.C. Experience Center opens; Seattle, WA Experience Center opens Joel Spira donates materials related to Lutron’s 50-year history to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History

2011 — First roller system for drapes patent NYC commercial Experience Center opens Washington, D.C. and Seattle, WA Experience Centers awarded LEED Certification

Dedicated SupportWe offer technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week—every day of the year. And our field service engineers provide on-site service for Lutron systems throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Lutron Milestones

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Over 50 Years of Architectural and Energy-Saving Innovations

EcoSystem®, Lutron’s first line of digitally addressable dimming ballasts, launches. EcoSystem integrates with daylight sensors, occupancy sensors, wall controls, and Quantum to deliver substantial energy savings.

2006Total light management comes to fruition with Quantum®, which puts complete control of all lighting in a building or campus in one location. By maximizing the use of daylight and minimizing waste, Quantum delivers dramatic energy savings.

Whole building control

2007The Vierti® dimmer is released. Touch anywhere along the illuminated control bar and the dimmer’s LEDs rush to meet the tip of your finger, setting the lights to your specified level.

2008Lutron introduces Clear Connect® RF Technology, its latest advancement in reliable radio frequency technology.

2009Lutron enters the sensor market with Radio Powr SavrTM wireless occupancy/vacancy sensors and controls.

Lutron also launches the Radio Powr Savr daylight sensor, which automatically dims lights when there’s sufficient daylight in a space.

HomeWorks® QS, a powerful home system that offers control of lights, shades, temperature, and small appliances, is launched.