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Eric Fournier
May 16, 2013

WattStopper's Eric Fournier Joins CABA Board of Directors

SANTA CLARA, CA. May 16, 2013 – WattStopper and the Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) have announced that Eric Fournier has joined CABA’s Board of Directors.

LMLS-600 Dual Loop Dimming and Switching Photosensor
April 15, 2013

WattStopper daylighting control launch celebration scheduled at California Lighting Technology Center at UC Davis

SANTA CLARA, Calif. April 15, 2013 – The University of California at Davis’ (UC Davis) California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) is hosting a launch event for WattStopper’s LMLS-600 Switching and Dimming Dual Loop Photosensor, the first commercial product to combine open and closed loop daylighting control strategies.
LC8 Contractor Panel
March 12, 2013

New LC8 Modular Contractor Panel provides off-the-shelf versatility for interior and exterior lighting control applications

SANTA CLARA, CA. MARCH 2013 - WattStopper has announced a modular panel to provide electrical contractors with cost-effective code-compliant lighting control for a wide variety of small projects. The new LC8 panel allows installers to quickly configure customized control solutions from just three standard off-the-shelf products.

Niagara AX Driver
January 31, 2013

WattStopper releases powerful driver module to Niagara AX integrators at no cost

SANTA CLARA, CA. January 2013 - WattStopper announced the release of a time-saving Niagara AX driver module that streamlines integration when WattStopper Digital Lighting Management (DLM) controls are combined with Niagara controllers in high performance buildings. The driver automatically discovers all the DLM lighting controls on the BACnet network, and all the data points available for integration.

LMRC-222
January 28, 2013

ASHRAE judges recognize WattStopper’s integration-friendly lighting controls for importance to Building Automation

SANTA CLARA, CA. January 2013 - WattStopper’s Digital Lighting Management (DLM) LMRC-220 Series Digital Dimming Room Controllers were the only lighting control products selected by a panel of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) judges evaluating 2013 AHR Expo Innovation Award entries. The controllers simplify compliance with new code-mandated multi-level control requirements, and can easily be incorporated into intelligent buildings.

Chip Brown
January 09, 2013

Chip Brown Joins WattStopper as Vice President of Service

SANTA CLARA, CA. January 2013 - WattStopper announced today the appointment of Chester L. “Chip” Brown III as Vice President of Service. In his new position at WattStopper, Brown will lead the service organization, including design support, application engineering, field technical services, and technical support teams.

DLM PIA Award
December 12, 2012

Architectural Products magazine names Digital Lighting Management best lighting control system

SANTA CLARA, CA. December 2012 - Architectural Products magazine awarded WattStopper’s Digital Lighting Management (DLM) self-configuring lighting controls a 2012 Product Innovation Award (PIA). The PIA award program honors innovation in buildings-related products of interest to readers, including architects, specifiers, interior designers and building owners/operators. WattStopper’s PIA ’12 award for DLM was in the Lighting/Electrical category. Winning products, judged by a group of 50 independent industry professionals are featured in the November 2012 issue of the magazine.

November 29, 2012

WattStopper sponsors new professional lighting education program at University of Colorado

SANTA CLARA, CA. November 2012 - WattStopper Vice President Sales and Marketing Jim Young proudly announced that the company is a key sponsor of the newly formed Rocky Mountain Lighting Academy (RMLA). The RMLA, an extension of the highly regarded lighting education program at the University of Colorado (CU), will provide continuing education to professionals working in the lighting industry beginning in the summer of 2013.
LMLS-600 Dual Loop Dimming and Switching Photosensor
May 13, 2013

WattStopper launches first dual loop photosensor for reliable, energy-efficient control of spaces with skylights

SANTA CLARA, CA. May 13, 2013 – WattStopper announced the new LMLS-600 dual loop photosensor that provides superior automatic daylighting control for applications with skylights. Developed in cooperation with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), Wal-Mart and three California utilities, the device includes two photosensors – an open loop sensor to detect daylight contribution, and a closed loop sensor to read the ambient light level – and sophisticated algorithms to simplify setup and ensure optimal performance.

FSP and CSE Product of the year
September 19, 2012

Innovative WattStopper hi/low sensor for outdoor LED fixtures wins top honors in Consulting-Specifying Engineer reader survey

SANTA CLARA, CA. September 2012 - WattStopper’s FSP-211 Digital High/Low Passive Infrared Fixture Integrated Outdoor Sensor has been chosen as the Lighting category Gold 2012 Product of the Year by readers of Consulting-Specifying Engineer throughout North America. The Product of the Year contest is for new products in the HVAC, fire, electrical and plumbing systems engineering markets, and the Gold award is the highest honor awarded to products in each voting category.

June 27, 2012

WattStopper launches streamlined website for improved access to a wealth of online tools and resources

SANTA CLARA, CA. June 2012 – WattStopper has produced an enhanced website to streamline the user experience, including quicker access to valuable resources and improved search capabilities. Visitors will feel at home on the new site, which incorporates aspects of the previous award-winning design, but will appreciate simplified navigation with the most visited pages organized into fewer main areas.

Jeff and Brent
June 07, 2012

WattStopper names two new regional vice presidents

SANTA CLARA, CA. June 2012 – WattStopper Vice President Sales and Marketing Jim Young announced the promotions of Brent Streck to North Central Regional Vice President and Jeff Payne to South Central Regional Vice President. Streck and Payne, both two-time recipients of Circle of Excellence awards for outstanding sales achievements, were previously District Sales Managers. “Adding two new RVPs will help WattStopper best serve the many local markets in the central regions where demand for energy efficient lighting is accelerating now that the Department of Energy has adopted a national energy code reference standard,” explains Young. “Brent and Jeff have proven track records at WattStopper serving customers and driving business results and we’re eager to see them take their ideas and vision to these new positions,” he adds.
LMRC-222
May 22, 2012

New WattStopper universal room controller dims lighting, including LEDs, for code compliance and more

SANTA CLARA, CA. May 2012 – WattStopper has launched new universal dimming room controllers for line voltage lighting loads. The versatile devices can control virtually all load types including LEDs, and are part of the company’s Digital Lighting Management (DLM) suite of intelligent controls. With the addition of the new room controllers, DLM offers customers sophisticated energy saving control solutions for virtually every space type. Applications include daylight harvesting, lumen maintenance and scene control in areas from classrooms to offices, conference rooms, restaurants and galleries.

Industry Veterans
April 02, 2012

CORRECTION: WattStopper Appoints Two Industry Veterans to Management Team

SANTA CLARA, CA April 2012 – In the press release issued on March 14, 2012, a professional affiliation was incorrectly stated. Jim Young is not an individual member of IALD. The corrected updated release is as follows:

SANTA CLARA, CA March 14, 2012 – WattStopper announced today two appointments to its executive management team. Jim Young will join the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing while Shireen Zekanoski becomes the Vice President of Operations and Engineering.
Industry Veterans
March 14, 2012

WattStopper Appoints Two Industry Veterans to Management Team

SANTA CLARA, CA March 2012 - WattStopper announced today two appointments to its executive management team. Jim Young will join the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing while Shireen Zekanoski becomes the Vice President of Operations and Engineering.
Switch to Digital
March 08, 2012

WattStopper’s “Switch to Digital” program helps contractors quickly and easily address new energy code requirements

SANTA CLARA, CA March 2012 - WattStopper has launched "Switch to Digital," a new program focused on providing complete Digital Lighting Management (DLM) solutions for contractors as they begin to encounter complex new energy code requirements. The program includes two new prepackaged lighting control kits with all the DLM components needed to provide advanced code-compliant lighting control for rooms with one or two lighting loads.

WattStopper Dist Training
February 09, 2012

WattStopper announces four 2012 sessions to train electrical distributor controls specialists

SANTA CLARA, CA February 2012 - WattStopper is pleased to announce the 2012 schedule for its NAEDaccredited program, "Training for Electrical Distributor Controls Specialists." The company will host four day-and-a-half training sessions during the coming year at WattStopper and Legrand facilities around the country.
FSP-211
January 05, 2012

WattStopper launches multi-level fixture integrated outdoor sensor featuring customizable control and remote commissioning

SANTA CLARA, CA January 2012 - WattStopper has introduced the rugged FSP-211 Digital High/Low Passive Infrared Fixture Integrated Outdoor Sensor to conveniently control lighting in areas such as parking facilities, gas stations, pedestrian pathways and warehouses.

LMLS-400 and LMLS-500
December 22, 2011

WattStopper Digital Lighting Management Photosensors named as BOM 2012 Top Products Award winners

SANTA CLARA, CA December 2011 - WattStopper’s innovative LMLS-400 and LMLS-500 digital photosensors were selected by Building Operating Management (BOM) readers as recipients of BOM’s 2012 Top Products Awards. The photosensors are part of WattStopper’s Digital Lighting Management (DLM) product line, and are specifically designed for easy integration with occupancy sensors and other lighting controls. DLM maximizes energy savings and return on investment (ROI), and meets or exceeds the latest code requirements.

CodeSmart Brochure
December 08, 2011

New WattStopper CodeSmart Publication Spotlights Up-to-Date Energy Code Requirements and Best Practice Control Solutions

SANTA CLARA, CA December 2011 - Just as the US Department of Energy (DOE) recognized ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010 as the national energy standard, WattStopper launched a new CodeSmart publication designed to guide lighting and building professionals through the intricacies of the many lighting control requirements that debuted in this newest version of the code. The informative booklet, titled Discover lighting control solutions: Energy code compliance, also compares and contrasts multiple versions of today’s most widely adopted building energy codes: ASHRAE 90.1-2004, 2007 and 2010; IECC 2006, 2009 and 2012; and California Title 24-2008, and recommends code compliant control solutions.

Jerry Mix and Dean Pournaras
November 18, 2011

Dean Pournaras Named President of WattStopper

SANTA CLARA, CA November 2011 - WattStopper announced today the resignation of its current president, Jerry Mix, and the immediate appointment of Dean Pournaras in that position. Mix will be joining Finelite as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2012. <br /><br />Co-founder of WattStopper, Mix has provided extraordinary vision and leadership throughout the past 28 years.

Steve Karg
November 03, 2011

WattStopper’s Steve Karg Presented with Award for Outstanding Contributions to the BACnet Community

SANTA CLARA, CA November 2011 - At this year’s Facilities Decisions Conference &amp; Expo, WattStopper Senior Engineer Steve Karg was presented with the German Shepherd award by BACnet International. BACnet International presented the award as part of its annual “Leaders of the Pack” program to recognize the achievements of individuals and companies involved in the BACnet community.

BIM Sample Image
October 19, 2011

WattStopper’s new BIM Revit® families support best practices throughout a building’s lifecycle

SANTA CLARA, CA October 2011 - WattStopper announces new BIM Objects for a broad array of its innovative lighting control products. Building Information Modeling (BIM) uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software to increase productivity in building design and construction. BIM is at the heart of integrated project delivery (IPD), intended to bring the full range of stakeholders (e.g., architects, engineers, contractors, building product manufacturers, and owners) together prior to construction, allowing broad collaboration at an early stage as well as a high level of shared expertise.