Each Year, Installed Lutron Dimmers Save On

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Over 50 Years of Architectural and Energy-Saving Innovations Each year, installed Lutron dimmers save on average 10 billion kilowatt hours. > >> 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 CO2 emissions from 1.4 million cars.1 This is equivalent to preventing the amount of CO2 emissions absorbed by 2 million acres of trees.1 This is equivalent to the amount of energy produced by 6.3 coal power plants.1 Our History The 1960s The 1970s The 1980s The 1990s The 2000s The 2010s How Lutron solutions save energy 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. Lighting control becomes available to the general public Innovations in commercial dimming Adding style options, scene control, and convenience Expanding to whole home control and shades Energy savings throughout the building Control of new lamp types and development of reliable wireless technology for retrofit projects 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. 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. 1961 1970 1981 1990 Joel and Ruth Rodale Spira set up their dimming business. Lutron relocates to Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. The campus initially consists of one building. Lutron 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. Lutron 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. 1962 1971 Mr. Spira receives a patent for his electronic dimming device, which is smaller than a rheostat dimmer and saves energy when you dim the lights. Nova , 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. 2000 2010 Lutron introduces seeTouch — featuring keypads with large, easy-to-use buttons and backlighting. The flexible design allows for numerous color and button configurations. ® In 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. ® ® Annual electricity use in commercial buildings ® Incandescent/ Halogen 120 V 1982 1991 2003 Skylark , the original designerstyle slide dimmer, hits the market and becomes one of Lutron’s most successful products. Ariadni , the first true three-way toggle dimmer in a traditional opening, is launched. Lutron introduces the ultra-quiet Sivoia QED system, which automatically controls roller shades, Roman shades, and draperies. ® You’ll find our light control solutions installed everywhere from single-room apartments to palatial buildings, including the White House and Windsor Castle. ® Compact Fluorescent (CFL) 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 60%. Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lutron expands into temperature control with its 3-part thermostat, which features the seeTemp wall control and wireless temperature sensor. 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 ® ® 1974 Lutron launches Hi-lume , the world’s first electronic solid state dimming ballast. Hi-lume can dim lights down to 1%. ® 1959 Joel Spira submits paperwork to the United States Patent Office for his “dimming device” developed in his New York City apartment. Our Five Principles Lutron’s success is a result of the strong principles and philosophies that guide our growth. 1963 Versaplex provides the first manual slide remote control dimming of up to six independent zones of lighting. 1987 1992 Lutron 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. Maestro , the first micro processorbased, electronic multi-location dimmer, hits the market. ® Capri is the first electronic dimmer marketed by Mr. Spira, and features a round knob to adjust light levels. ® HomeWorks QS, a powerful home system that offers control of lights, shades, temperature, and small appliances, is launched. ® Total 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. ® ® ® 1975 1989 1993 RanaX , 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. Lutron introduces a dual-roller, digital, low-voltage shading system. ® System 50, a photocell sensor lighting control system that integrates fluorescent task-lighting units with daylight, offers a new approach to energy conservation. ® Lutron introduces Serena remote controlled insulating honeycomb shades. These wireless shades are batterypowered and easy to install. The 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. Our facilities operate a robust recycling and reuse program. • 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 introduces Clear Connect RF Technology, its latest advancement in reliable radio frequency technology. bathroom ® deck Deliver value to the customer family room closet master bedroom closet media room Lutron’s wireless capabilities OPEN CLOSE 2009 kitchen foyer garage Our offices and manufacturing facilities employ state-of-the-art lighting control systems that significantly reduce energy usage. • Wireless technology and sustainability ADJUST utility 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. • 2008 deck Innovate with high quality products 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. Lutron 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. Lutron introduces fluorescent dimming to commercial buildings via its Tu-Wire dimming ballast—the first fluorescent dimming system. Other ® ® 1967 Office Equipment 2011 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. 1997 HVAC Energy Information Administration, 2003 Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey, released April 2009. 2007 Take care of the company Lutron is dedicated to growth and innovative development. Lutron solutions also save HVAC Lighting Whole building control The original Capri sales sheet conveys the benefits of dimming the lights in any room of the home. Take care of the customer with superior goods and services The customer is our number one priority and the reason we exist as a company. Take care of the people Lutron provides opportunities for its employees to fully develop their abilities and make a personal contribution to the success of the company. 2006 Lutron solutions save 60% lighting energy office kid’s room dining room Pico Remote Lutron enters the sensor market with Radio Powr Savr wireless occupancy/vacancy sensors and controls. Commercial Maestro Wireless Energi TriPak Energi Savr Node Quantum TM 1999 Lutron also launches the Radio Powr Savr daylight sensor, which automatically dims lights when there’s sufficient daylight in a space. RadioTouch , the first commercial radio frequency controller allowing the adjustment of different lighting zones, is introduced. ® Lights Systems ® ® Wall Controls Lutron 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. Shades Project example: 800,000 sq. ft. office building TM Radio Powr Savr Occupancy Sensor Residential Maestro Wireless RadioRA 2 HomeWorks QS Temperature ® Radio Powr Savr Daylight Sensor Wireless Wired Number of control wire terminations 0 15,887 Length of conduit for controls 0 4,852 ft. Plug-in Devices Temperature Sensor Lutron Milestones 1961 — Lutron is founded in Emmaus, PA 1970 — Lutron relocates to Coopersburg, PA (CB-1) 1984 — Brookdale plant opens; LCI opens 1991 — ISO 9001 certification Lutron voted “One of the Best Places to Work in PA” (2000, 2001, 2002) 1962 — First solid state dimming device patent 1970 — Mass customization concept begins at Lutron 1986 — London sales office opens 1992 — Japan office opens 1971 — Pre-systems ship to Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston 1987 — Saint Kitts plant opens 1994 — Brookdale 2 distribution facility opens 2000 — Lutron adds to Coopersburg, PA campus (CB-4); Lutron purchases VIMCO 1973 — First linear slide dimmer patent 1988 — Lutron adds to Coopersburg, PA campus (CB-3) 1973 — Lutron hotline started 1989 — Lutron technical support available 24/7 1997 — First big switch/little dimmer patent; Hong Kong and Singapore offices open; Lutron University established 1974 — Lutron adds to Coopersburg, PA campus (CB-2) 1998 — German office opens; AMRC opens at Brookdale; Meadows distribution center opens 1975 — Lutron Field Services Company established 1999 — First two-way RF status antenna 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 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 Dedicated Support We 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. 2011 — First roller system for drapes patent NYC commercial Experience Center opens Washington, D.C. and Seattle, WA Experience Centers awarded LEED Certification 2006 — Chihuahua plant opens 2013 — Toronto commercial Experience Center opens 2007 — Coopersburg, PA Experience Center opens; Irvine, CA Experience Center opens 2014 — India office opens 1 www.lutron.com/lutronsavesenergy