Recently Crestron’s president and CEO Randy Klein stated that his company is going to abandon the residential market as well as the CEDIA show, siting "Crestron only wants to focus on the high-end fragment of the market."

 

Since Crestron only wants to be part of the high-end market: Where does that leave the residential market that they adamantly advertise to? Doesn't it call into question how the high-end clients will gain exposure for their products? Further, doesn't this decision to only go high-end and to not participate in the CEDIA shows alienate potential new installers?

 

This is where Lutron comes into play. Lutron is a technology-centered and people-driven company. Their light control products range from individual dimmers to total light management systems that control entire building complexes. Lutron caters to multiple audiences in the commercial and residential markets. The way Lutron cares for their customers and products reflects the five principles that they were built on; take care of the customer with superior goods and services, take care of the company, take care of the people, innovate with high quality, and deliver value to the customer.

 
Lutron has paved the way to provide many innovative lighting systems for every level of consumer. Caseta® Wireless is used in a more relaxed home setting. It allows you to control your lights from wherever you are. Anyone can use these systems to personalize scenes to control multiple lights and shades together with the touch of a button. HomeWorks® is used in a more high-end setting allowing luxury homeowners to bring in a sophisticated lighting system. The designer style controls can also enhance the décor and compliment the home. These technologies can be used in commercial or residential settings, once again showing that Lutron can service at every level.

 

The approach that Crestron takes is an exact opposite to the approach that Lutron takes. Lutron can help an entire market and at every level. They range from helping the every day, average homeowner to the high-end, luxury homeowner and then everything in between. Lutron is successful because of the company’s commitment to its customers. Since the beginning, the company has maintained exceptional service, offering 24-hour technical support for its products, and a friendly customer service department that sustains close relationships with Lutron clients. This is what sets Lutron apart from Crestron. Lutron is there to provide quality products to every market instead of just focusing on one. 

 

Need help with lighting or lighting controls? Call us today at (858) 564-0233!

 

 

It is now possible to install a device to control your lighting needs without going through the hassle of re-wiring your building with complicated applications. The LED Driver is key to the performance of your fixture and the success of your lighting project. Take control of the global LED opportunity with Lutron’s full line of LED drivers. 

 

 

 

 

Lutron LED Drivers deliver smooth, flicker-free, high-performance dimming, with outstanding quality and superior reliability. Experience incandescent-like dimming with Soft-on, Fade-to-Black technology that is available in most new models. Lutron LED drivers, which are available in fixtures from over 300 manufacturers globally, offer the flexibility of zone-control with 2-wire or 3-wire dimmers or individually addressable fixtures with EcoSystem digital control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Western Lighting and Energy Controls partnered with Digital Decora to take some of the top electrical specifiers in the country on a once-in-a-lifetime, all-expense paid trip to New York City. With many activities planned, the highlight of the trip was the opportunity for the specifiers to receive a plant tour at Lutron Headquarters located in Coopersberg, Pennsylvania.

 

The trip began with the specifiers arriving in New York City, where dinner was planned giving everyone the opportunity to meet and mingle. The next day consisted of an exciting architectural tour of the city followed by some exploring and shopping. Participants were able see the sites and venture out individually. 

Day three brought the plant tour of Lutron in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. A historical background of Lutron was presented. The highlight of the trip was when the participants were able to utilize actual project plans – with the assistance of the Lutron Executives - to specify Lutron solutions for their individual project challenges.

Some of the training topics the specifiers were presented with included; RadioRA2, Homeworks QS, Ecosystem, Shading Solutions, Ivalo Fixtures, How to Specify, Caseta Wireless, Sensors, Controlling LEDs, and Title 24 2016 Residential Updates to Code.

As one of the New York Trip attendees, lighting specifier Paul Schatz of Interior Design Imports was impressed with the experience and camaraderie of the trip. “I was honored to be a part of this skilled group of lighting & design specifiers” said Schatz, “Not only did I gain a much better understanding of Lutron products and how they can benefit my clients, but I was able to build relationships with other professionals in my field. Western Lighting & Energy treated us all like VIP’s and I’d jump at the chance to attend another specifier trip in the future.”

Western Lighting and Energy Controls was honored to partner with Digital Decora and plan this trip for the top specifiers. The list of attendees included: Jill Tilton - Model Home Source, Jose Mendez - Bassenian Lagoni, Brian George Muehlbauer - Studio 6 Architects, Rob James Williams - Studio 6 Architects, David Rance Johnson - David Rance Interiors, John Arnold Garcia - John Garcia, Christopher John Garacci - Garacci Interior Design, Steve Platt - Guy Dreier Designs, Laura Gregor - Guy Dreier Designs, Ken Vick - Lightopia, Sandrine Junodyust - Arsene Design, Wun Sze Li - Brion Jeannette Architecture, Martin Bard - Brion Jeannette Architecture, Slim Keskes - Sue Firestone Association, Alessandra Daniela Todd - Alessandra Todd Lighting Design, Jonathan Ma - Douglas Pancake Architects, Marni Duncan - Model Home Source, Jennifer Bolyn - EOS Architecture, Torrey Lynn Hager - EOS Architecture, Kate Lindquist - Wright Design, Brittany Teeter - Kevin Rugee Architect, Inc., Paul Sheldon Schatz - Interior Design Imports, Travis Nixon - Nixon Lighting Design, Mel De Leon - Ehrlich Architects, Jessica Cooper - Ehrlich Architects, Rick Salpietra Richard Selpietra Architect, Inc., Brian Darnell - Brian Darnell Interior Design, Nathan Irick - Ron Neal Lighting Design, James Garrett Neal - Ron Neal Lighting Design.

Lutron has repeatedly created products that make your life simplier and more efficient when it comes to your lighting needs. Lutron's next new product, called Vive, is ideal for lighting solutions mainly within commerical buildings. 

 

Vive provides the flexibility you need to design your building. You can build your system from a full suite of products - specify a simple occupancy sensor solution, or design a fully integrated lighting management system using the same suite of products. Vive allows you to combine individual fixture control and area control. Its wireless solutions do not limit your options by easily matching controls to the fixture package. Expanding the system at any time is very simple as you can add control options, add new areas, and easily upgrade software to add new features. 

 

Vive wireless solutions allow you to easily monitor, adjust, and manage your system from any smart device. It allows you to adjust the lighting control to accommodate building churn, improve occupant comfort, enhanced energy-efficiency. With simple integration, you can connect with other building systems using BACnet protocol at the time of initial installation, or whenever you expand the system. Vive wireless solutions offers a completely wireless, multi-strategy approach, that accommodates your budget and performance needs now and for the future of your building.

 

 

 

All Lutron wireless products utilize Lutron patented Clear Connect wireless technology which operates in an uncongested radio frequency band. The result is ultra-reliable communication and smooth dimming performance with no flicker or delay. Best of all, other devices will not interfere with the Lutron lighting control system.  

 

 

CLICK HERE to download the Vive Brochure! 

• Overview of the Energi Tripak family of products including vacancy sensors, wirelesss switches, and more.
• Simple & easy installation on new or retrofit (installs 70% faster than wired systems)
• Energi Tripak and Title 24 Compliancy standards 
• Typical cost structure of the Energi Tripak® products
• Sales opportunites for light to medium commercial applications
• Sales Strategies for electrical professionals

 

Lutron is a technology-centered company with light control products that range from individual dimmers to total light management systems that can control an entire building. Caseta Wireless is a product created by Lutron that can become the brain of your automated home. Caseta Wireless allows anyone to control their lights and other home systems from wherever you are. It controls and monitors systems in your home to maximize your safety, comfort, convenience, and energy savings. Imagine being able to automate features such as lighting, wireless thermostats, and remote control shades. 

 

Using the Lutron app on your smart phone, tablet, or Apple Watch you can control lights, shades, and temperature from anywhere. Peace of mind, comfort, and convenience can all be in the palm of your hand, or right on your wrist. The Lutron app can also schedule lights and shades to automatically adjust at set times of day. You can turn your outdoor lights on at sunset, then turn them off at sunrise. Lastly, the temperature control feature can provide increased convenience and energy savings. Lower your thermostat from work, to save energy during the day. Then raise it before you leave, for a comfortable welcome home. In short, you have all the automation you want—but you’re still in control.

 

As a Lutron and Caseta Wireless distributor, Western Lighting and Energy Controls is pleased to be able to offer tech savvy and environmentally conscious residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties a full array of smart home controlled systems.

 

You can learn more about Caseta Wireless by clicking here. We can’t promise you a flying car, but the home of the future can be yours today!

 

Having the right lighting components can make all the difference. When you leave your home or the office, are you sure all the lights have been turned off? Or what about when you are walking into a dark room, wouldn't it be nice for the lights to automatically turn on for you? 

 

Lutron is several occupancy sensors that can fulfill those needs. 

 

Lutron offers a variety of in-wall and wall/ceiling mounted light sensors for any space in commercial and residential buildings. These sensors include sensor switches, dual-circuit switches, and dimmers. The in-wall sensor is called the Maestro Occupancy/Vacancy Sensor, while there are four wall/ceiling mounted sensors called the Radio Powr Savr Wireless Sensor, LOS W Series Wired Sensors, LOS C Series Wired Sensors, and the Wired High Bay Occupancy Sensors. 

 

The Maestro Occupancy/Vacancy Sensors are a great way to save energy in a home or commercial space. They automatically turn on when you enter a room and then turn off when you leave, which are ideal for busy office spaces and rooms in your home that are used the most. The latest Maestro Sensor is the 0-10V Dimmer Sensor. This product combines 0-10V dimming and PIR sensing to create a simple solution to your lighting needs. Lutron uses XCT sensing technology and adaptive settings to provide a product that knows when to turn off and on. It even knows when to dim the lighting in a room. It is almost like the product learns about you personally and it will adapt to your habits. Installation is simple and this system will continue to be more and more cost effective as time goes on. 

 

The Radio Powr Savr Wireless Sensor allows optimum light control, targeting bigger spaces like office buildings that can be draining energy every day. This device has sensors that recognizes if the room is being used or not. This means not worrying about turning the lights off and on because the sensors automatically do it for you. The newest version of the Ceiling-mount Occupancy/Vacancy Sensor is made to look smaller but don't be fooled, it still has as much power. The smaller edition of the sensor will make less of an impact on your home design as it is made to be somewhat discreet. Matt Sedlock of Western Lighting & Energy Controls says, "With many office building spaces remaining unoccupied between 40% and 70% of the day, lights left on are a real drain. Lutron wireless occupancy/vacancy sensors automate the switching and dimming of those lights, saving energy and money."

 

The LOS W Series Occupancy Sensor are more likely to be used in spaces with fixtures, ceiling fans, or high ceilings. The LOS wall mount sensors all have self-adaptive technology that eliminates the need for manual range adjustment. After proper mounting, the sensors automatically adjust to sensitivity and timing to prevent false-off and false-on conditions. This product offers many features such as:

• Range of 1600 ft² if mounted at 8–12 ft from floor
• 8-second test mode to easily confirm proper operation
• Model with additional output (dry contact closure) available
• Non-volatile memory (saved changes are stored during loss of power)
• Integrate with Lutron systems (no power pack needed) or function as stand-alone controls using a Lutron power pack
• 20-24 VDC, class 2 (PELV) low-voltage wiring
• Self-adaptive sensors automatically adjust sensitivity and timing
• Passive infrared (PIR), or dual-technology (PIR and US)

The LOS C Series Occupancy Sensor is a ceiling mount occupancy sensor that can either be used with the Lutron systems, where no power pack is needed, or it can be used as a stand-alone control using a Lutron power pack. The LOS ceiling mount sensors all have self-adaptive technology that eliminates the need for manual
adjustments. After correct mounting, the sensors automatically adjust sensitivity and timing to prevent false-off and false-on conditions. This product offers many features such as:

• Self-adaptive sensors automatically adjust sensitivity and timing
• Passive infrared (PIR), ultrasonic (US) or dual technology (DT)
• Range from 450–2,000 ft² (mounted on an 8–12 ft ceiling)
• 8-second test mode to easily confirm proper operation
• Model with additional output (dry contact closure) available
• Non-volatile memory (saved changes are stored during loss of power)
• 20-24 VDC, class 2 (PELV) low-voltage wiring

 

 

The Wired High Bay Occupancy Sensor is designed to provide automatic control of fixtures in warehouses, distribution centers, gymnasiums, and similar facilities. The sensor can integrate with Lutron lighting control systems or function as stand-alone control by using a Lutron power pack. This product offers many features such as: 

Lutron has been leading the way in energy and lighting efficiency for more than fifty years. It is becoming essential for homes and businesses to adapt to the new technologies that Lutron has produced time and time again. You can upgrade to any of their products with a quick and easy installment without sacrificing the style or convenience of your preferred space. 

 

 

The Apple Watch wearable enables Lutron to deliver an exciting and convenient new way to engage with out lights, shades, and temperature on your wrist. 

Lutron has two Apps available today with Apple Watch support:

1. Lutron App for Caseta Wireless available in North and South America (except Brazil)

2. HomeControl+ for RadioRA 2 (North and South America) and HomeWorks QS (globally)

The new 3" Finiré LED Recessed Lighting family by Ivalo made its debut at the Lightfair tradeshow in New York. This new family will complement the 4"Finiré family by offering higher performance and more features in a smaller package ideal for high residential and architectural applications. Available to order now and shipping July 1st, this fixture line provides industry best LED experience with guaranteed Lutron control compatibility.

• Standard 98CRI & 1x2 Step SDCM Xicato LEDs
• Standard Lutron driver with the Soft-on, Fade-to-Black™ 1% Ecosystem dimming option
• Higher Efficacy 17W / 1100 delivered lumen high output option that is T24 and Energystar compliant
• 15° Narrow and 60° wide flood beam spread options
• Improved rotation and 0°-40° tilt mechanism in the adjustable fixtures Trimless (flangeless) wood/stone option
• Shallow height housings at 4.9" for Non IC and only 6" for IC