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Lutron has introduced an exciting new update for Grafik T and Palladiom keypads. A new Architectural Receptacle Spec Sheet outlines all the features and specifications for the new line of receptacles and USB receptacles from Lutron designed to pair next to a Grafik T or Palladiom keypad. The release date for these will be Q1 2016. Within the spec sheet you will notice some key differences, including:

• Narrower plug design to match the opening of a Palladiom Keypad
• Squared edges on the plate and receptacle
• Palladiom and Grafik T cannot be ganged together
• USB port will still receive full power while the receptacle is in use
• USB power output cannot exceed 3.8A combined
• USB ports respond and distribute based upon the connected device demand

Now two leading brands have come together to create an affordable, reliable option that's easy to install and setup....Lutron and Nest work seamlessly to create control for lights, window coverings and thermostat. Here's how it works:

Step 1:
Installing and connecting the
Nest Learning Thermostat to Wi-Fi:
• Install your thermostat according to the
included Nest instructions
(or at nest.com/support/thermostat)
• Follow Nest instructions to connect
the thermostat to your home’s Wi-Fi
network and to register it at Nest’s website
(create a username and password)

Step 2:
Adding control of your Nest Learning
Thermostat to the Lutron app
• Install and set up your Smart Bridge
andLutron app according to the
included Lutron instructions
(or at casetawireless.com/support)
• Launch the Lutron app and select
“Add a device” from the menu
• Scroll down and select
“Nest Learning Thermostat”
• Enter the Nest username and
password you created in step one
• Your thermostat(s) will now
appear in the Lutron app

You may have heard the term Internet of Things….but has anyone explained what this is? The Internet of Things (Commonly referred to as “IoT”) is the interconnection of uniquely identifiable embedded computing devices within the existing Internet infrastructure.

It is expected that 26 – 30 billion devices will be wirelessly connected to the Internet of Things by the year 2020.

Since smart home devices have intelligence and connectivity to the internet, this product category is a huge opportunity for growth to lighting and electrical professionals looking to grow their revenue.

Understanding the Opportunity for the Smart Home Market

The market for smart home devices is wide open. Grow your revenue and understand the market. Several characteristics describe the consumer for smart home products:

• Low Familiarity: Consumers may not be aware that these products exist
• Low Awareness of Sales Channels: Consumers may not be aware of WHERE to purchase smart home products
• Low Brand Awareness: Consumers are unfamiliar with who manufactures smart home products
• Repeat Buyers: Once a household has one smart device, there is a 1-in-2 chance they will purchase another device within a year

Don’t be left behind! Contact Western Energy Control Solutions today to find out how you can profit from smart home technology. www.westernecs.com

Creating a smarter and more connected home has never been easier!

"This system is simple to install and we can have you trained on this product at a simple 2-hour Lunch and Learn!" Said Kristian St.Martin of Western Energy Control Solutions.

Your customers can use the Lutron app to conveniently control Caséta Wireless dimmers, Pico® wireless remote controls, Serena™ remote-controlled shades, and other third-party devices. The Caséta Wireless system gives consumers the ability to control lights and shades inside or outside the home - either from a remote control or the Lutron app. 
 

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Lutron Electronics has announced that it will supply customers with data loggers that can be used to monitor the lighting and personnel use of a space, and in turn enable reliable projections of the value that controls could add to a lighting retrofit project. The data can be directly tied to energy savings that can be realized through the use of controls, and Lutron will supply the small data-acquisition devices for free to customers that register qualifying projects.

Lutron has documented a number of lighting projects where controls deliver substantial savings beyond what can be achieved by energy-efficient light sources alone. For example, case studies released late last year covered shared commercial work areas and hotel rooms. Moreover, autonomous controls have been documented to deliver huge savings in sparsely used spaces such as stairwells and corridors.

The data logger loaner program will allow lighting designers and specifiers to document the potential savings up front when presenting an end customer with options on a lighting project. "Identifying areas of lighting control opportunity beyond code requirements will not only save energy but further reduce energy bills," said Brian Donlon, sales vice-president for North America at Lutron. "We're confident the results of this program will surprise and delight building owners and end-users at all levels."

The data loggers are matchbox-size devices made by Onset Computer. The battery-powered HOBO loggers can be installed in minutes and employed autonomously. Meanwhile, the specification team can download the occupancy or light-level data at any time using a PC and a USB connection.

Lutron believes that its program will offer project managers, contractors, lighting designers, and other specifiers with a competitive advantage. The data loggers will deliver facts that justify the addition of controls to a project.

Specifiers that are interested in the loaner program must establish a customer account with Lutron and share the basic details of the project where they want to deploy the loggers. Upon approval, Lutron will supply the number of units deemed necessary for the project and suggests that two to four weeks of data are required for accurate projections.

Article Source: Maury Wright - Editor in Chief, LEDs Magazine and Illumination in Focus