Consumers who are eager for energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing indoor lighting solutions now have the latest technology available, with the launch of two new OLED (organic light emitting diode) lighting collections  from Acuity Brands.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE:AYI) introduces the new ENERGY STAR® certified E Series LED recessed modules from Lithonia Lighting® – offering exceptional performance and energy-saving benefits at an attractive price point. The module is well-suited for high-volume construction, cost competitive bids and everyday stock business. Additionally, it is ideal for both new or retrofit projects in residential and light commercial applications.

Acuity Brands introduces the Canoe™ LED pendant and sconce collection from Winona Lighting®, designed to meet the needs of the designer for applications calling for an extraordinary architectural lighting element.

Acuity Brands, Inc. announced it will build a world-class engineering and technology center at a site it owns in Decatur, Georgia, and will invest in facility upgrades at its complex in Conyers Georgia, as part of a plan to enhance a workplace that will drive  innovation and technology advances.

Acuity Brands, Inc.​ introduces six additional designs to its line of new generation LED flush mounts​from Lithonia Lighting®®​. The new luminaires are ENERGY STAR®​ qualified and offer up to 84-percent energy savings over traditional incandescent sources. The LED flush mount luminaires are commercial-rated for 24-hour operation and do not require lamps, simplifying installation and maintenance in residential and light commercial applications.

Six Acuity Brands LED and OLED lighting solutions were selected as winners of the 2014 Next Generation LuminairesTM (NGL) Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Design Indoor Competition, including a prestigious 'Best in Class' award for a new LED luminaire series from Mark Architectural LightingTM. Additionally, Acuity Brands won half of all of the awards in the ‘Emerging’ technologies category with unique LED and OLED luminaires from Winona® Lighting.

Acuity Brands introduces Winona FORMS LED architectural solutions from Winona® Lighting. New traditional, transitional and contemporary styles are offered in a variety of complementary architectural shapes across the brand's pendant, ceiling-mount and wall sconce portfolio.

A total of 11 LED lighting and controls solutions from Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) were selected for the 2014 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, which showcases the year's most significant developments in the art and science of lighting. Among the products selected were indoor and outdoor LED luminaires and advanced lighting controls that can be integrated to create a total lighting solution - ideal for reducing energy and maintenance costs - that delivers the finest quality of lighting tailored for a variety of facility needs.    

Acuity Brands, Inc. will showcase its latest OLED product offerings at the OLEDs World Summit 2014, Sept. 16 - 18, 2014 in Berkeley, Calif. Additionally, two of the company's OLED experts - Peter Ngai and Jeannine Wang - will be featured in the conference's "Path to Commercialization of OLED Lighting"education session on Thursday, Sept. 18.

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas selected integrated LED luminaires and controls from the Acuity Brands healthcare solutions portfolio to help achieve its goal of becoming LEED Platinum® certified for Healthcare building design and construction. The new lighting system addresses the unique needs of the hospital's facilities - including multiple dimming options for nighttime lighting and automatic illumination in hallways and patient rooms when emergency buttons are activated.

Acuity Brands enhances its popular P Series high-performance LED modules from Lithonia Lighting® with new stylish designs and improved light quality. Delivering exceptional performance, P Series LED recessed lights are ideal for residential spaces such as kitchens and basements, and light commercial applications such as boutiques and hotels.

ThedaCare™​ health system selected outdoor LED lighting from Acuity Brands, Inc.​ to address safety, energy and maintenance concerns at two of its leading campuses. Sixty high-performance D-Series LED luminaires from Lithonia Lighting®​ were installed in parking areas to replace 84 existing high-pressure sodium (HPS) and metal halide (MH) fixtures, delivering a projected annual energy savings of more than $40,000.  

Peerless® Open LED luminaires​ from Acuity Brands, Inc.​ have been acknowledged as the sole recipient of the annual Most Innovative Product of the Year award from the LIGHTFAIR®​​​ International 2014​ awards competition. The LFI Innovation Awards®​​, judged by an independent panel of esteemed lighting professionals, recognize the best innovations from more than 500 of the world’s leading manufacturers across the lighting industry.

Acuity Controls introduces the XPoint™ Wireless​ lighting control system – a zero-latency lighting management system for building wide control. The XPoint Wireless system is ideal for new construction and retrofit lighting projects in covered parking areas, high bay spaces, corridors and stairwells.

Acuity Controls introduces xCella™ Wireless lighting controls for quick-configure control of lighting HVAC and plug load. Installed in a variety of retrofit and new construction applications, xCella Wireless energy management solutions deploy quickly for simple room control, and can also be networked for floor or building wide control. Featuring innovative Pair & Play™ technology, xCella Wireless switches, sensors, and load controls are operational in minutes. xCella Wireless can be delivered pre-paired and packaged by room for even faster installation and reduced commissioning costs.

Acuity Brands continues to expand its extensive portfolio of residential and light commercial LED lighting solutions with the new LED Closet Light from Lithonia Lighting®. The LED Closet Light presents a new spin on a traditional fixture featuring advanced LED technology for a stylish and efficient lighting solution.

Acuity Brands introduces the LDN 6-inch LED downlight from Lithonia Lighting® that is designed to provide high-quality general illumination architectural downlighting at an affordable price. The new downlights deliver specification grade features ideal for a variety of indoor environments such as office, education, retail, restaurant, healthcare, hospitality and government facilities.

Acuity Brands, Inc. demonstrates lighting technology that empowers retailers to enhance customers’ experiences through their mobile devices and increase in-store sales. With more than 60 percent of mobile shoppers using smartphones while in-store, and 85 percent of consumers using retailers’ native apps or websites during shopping trips1 – retailers have a significant opportunity to engage consumers on smartphones. 

Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces the OLED Marker Light Series concept luminaires, offering a new approach for decorative, orientation and low-level illumination.On display at  Lightfair® International 2014 (LFI) – Acuity Brands Booth #3808 – these OLED luminaires can create a directional beacon in high traffic areas, add visual appeal, provide subtle orientation along a movement path and provide low-level illumination in critical care areas as part of a 24-hour lighting scheme, benefiting both patients and their caregivers.

Acuity Brands, Inc. will demonstrate its expansive portfolio of LED lighting, digital controls and daylighting solutions via vignettes that mirror actual applications during Lightfair® International 2014 (LFI). A total of 18 indoor and outdoor settings, ranging from patient care rooms and classrooms to office and retail spaces to tunnels and roadways, will be on interactive display (Booth #3808, Las Vegas Convention Center, June 3-5).

Acuity Brands, Inc. will demonstrate its expansive portfolio of LED lighting, digital controls and daylighting solutions via vignettes that mirror actual applications during Lightfair® International 2014 (LFI). A total of 18 indoor and outdoor settings, ranging from patient care rooms and classrooms to office and retail spaces to tunnels and roadways, will be on interactive display (Booth #3808, Las Vegas Convention Center, June 3-5).

New Fresco touchscreen control system from Acuity Controls manages all dimensions of digital lighting, including color and color temperature in a clean, elegant design.

Acuity Brands, Inc. announces the launch of a next-generation OLED product portfolio, including the award-winning Revel™, Kindred​™, Trilia​™, and Canvis​™.  These OLED luminaires use the latest generation of OLED panels to unlock functional and design possibilities, while meeting performance benchmarks that rival current lighting technologies. Offered by Winona® Lighting, all four product families now feature OLED panels available with a variety of correlated color temperatures (CCT), including 3000K, 3500K and 4000K, a color rendering index (CRI) of 85-90, and an L70 rated life of 30,000 to 40,000 hours. 

Acuity Brands, Inc. expands its architectural lighting solutions with the launch of Whisper LED luminaires from Mark Architectural Lighting™. The high efficiency fixture delivers 91 lumens per watt for quality illumination and reduced energy costs. The clean and simple aesthetic of Whisper LED luminaires make it ideal for architectural interiors in business and institutional settings such as offices, schools and hospitals.

The LED lighting market has seen a boom in growth starting in the last half of 2013. Rapid growth is attributed to price drops, government policies, and rising cost in power usage, according to investment group CLSA. These three catalysts are anticipated to drive up LED lighting penetration rate from 20 percent in 2013 to 44 percent by 2016.

Pathway Connectivity™ and Parsons The New School for Design - one of the most prestigious art and design universities in the world - established a partnership to advance students' appreciation for the role lighting can play in design. Pathway donated the use of a Cognito™ lighting console and provided technical support to help the students build an interactive lighting installation. The installation will be featured at lighting, architectural and technology events across the globe.

Peerless®​ — a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural luminaires and one of the innovative lighting brands under the Acuity Brands, Inc.​ umbrella — announces the introduction of the Staple LED​ suite of suspended and wall-mount luminaires.

Acuity Brands, Inc. announces the launch of new Autobahn Series ATBS LED Roadway and Security luminaires from American Electric Lighting®. The new LED luminaires offer a sleek, attractive appearance and 60 percent greater efficiency compared to traditional high intensity discharge (HID) systems. 

Acuity Brands, Inc. introduces 15 decorative track lighting products from Lithonia Lighting® to enhance room décor and lighting in residential and light commercial spaces. The new track lighting family features a variety of LED and halogen lamped track head fixtures, including eight products compatible with the Acculamp® LED lamp collection.

Acuity Brands, Inc.​ introduces LED versions of popular lantern-style Valiant™ (AVP) and American Revolution Deluxe (ARD) post top luminaires from American Electric Lighting®. To improve energy efficiency and reduce maintenance, the new AVPL2 and ARDL luminaires have been upgraded to include the latest LED light engines from Acuity Brands.