SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 3, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Energy Focus, Inc. (OTC BB:EFOI) today announced that it was selected by the Executive Control Board of the National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) to receive funding for the development of a "New Best" LED lighting solution for the Navy's 2-bulb fluorescent fixture.
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The National Shipbuilding Research Program (NSRP) is a collaboration of U.S. Shipyards that focuses on common issues with a goal of reducing the cost of acquiring, operating and maintaining Navy ships. This round of awards included 9 research projects valued at approximately $12 million in both Navy funding and industry cost share.
"We are excited about this opportunity to develop the new lighting fixture specifically designed around our already military approved IntelliTube ™ LED replacement lamp. This will allow us to further penetrate the market into the ship building supply channel," said Joe Kaveski, CEO.
The objective of the NSRP award is to "Develop, build and test an all-platform light-emitting diode (APALED) lighting system, with the goal of creating a "New Best" solution for replacement of the Navy's 2-bulb fluorescent fixture." Roger Buelow, CTO commented: "We are pleased to be chosen for this award and look forward to further work with our partners at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Electric Boat and the University of Akron who are our co-recipients for this award."
About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products, turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions and a developer of energy efficient lighting technology holding 75 lighting patents. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet.
Customers include national, state and local U.S. government agencies as well as Fortune 500 companies, the U.S. Navy, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see our web site at www.energyfocusinc.com.
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