Energy Focus has received a $1 million grant from the Ohio Third Frontier Sensors Program to develop an ultra-low cost light sensor to complement IntelliTube(TM), Energy Focus' LED based fluorescent replacement technology.
 
Roger Buelow, Energy Focus CTO thought it was exciting to be selected for the Ohio Third Frontier Sensor grant. He thought the funding would accelerate the development of CRICKET ('Cost-effective Real-time Intelligent Collective Knowledge Environmental Transmitter'), the world's first ultra low-cost wireless light sensor to control IntelliTube, our energy efficient LED fluorescent tube replacement technology. “IntelliTube systems using CRICKET sensors can reduce the power consumption of lighting by as much as 75% when compared to conventional fluorescent lighting systems."

Joe Kaveski, CEO,disclosed that  it was their second grant from Ohio's Third Frontier Program and they were pleased that the state of Ohio recognizes the potential of Energy Focus' IntelliTube technology for further reducing building owners' energy cost as well as for creating new products and jobs in Ohio."