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Starbucks to Expand LED Lighting Conversion Program to International Markets
November 17, 2009... Back in 2008 coffee shop chain, Starbucks reportedly began looking into LED lighting. At the time however, they could not find a commercially available product that met their aesthetic and functional needs. So, the company sought the assistance of GE to identify a solution. GE worked with input from Starbucks to develop an LED luminaire that Starbucks could use that fits its existing fixtures.
Since that time, Starbucks has completed implementation of its LED lighting conversion program in more than 1,000 of its U.S. locations. The company said it will expand the program to international markets, and by the end of 2010 it expects to have completed the conversion of the lighting in 8,000 company locations.
“Our team jumped at the chance to create a GE-quality LED solution that could meet Starbucks stringent efficiency and color-quality requirements,” said Michael Petras, president and ceo of GE Consumer & Industrial’s lighting and electrical business. “Starbucks aggressive moves on the conservation front will have far-reaching environmental and financial impacts. Other GE customers will benefit from these achievements.” Starbucks Press Release Source/Type: Solid State Lighting Design LED Lighting News - Reported News See the Current Industry News Summary
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