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City of Los Angeles Selects EverGEN Solar Powered Lights for Popular City Bike Path

The bike path was previously lit in the using traditional grid-powered AC HID fixtures. However due to a reoccurring issue of copper theft, the trail was often left in the dark. Officials at the City of Los Angeles were concerned with providing lighting for security and usability purposes, but did not want to continually have to replace stolen copper wire. Working together with local lighting agent, David Silverman & Associates and Carmanah, The City discovered that solar powered lights were the ideal solution. According to Kerney Marine, Los Angeles City Project Manager, "The Carmanah EverGEN lights offered us exactly what we needed. The systems put out light levels that meet the IES specified lighting requirements, and the integrated design with all the electronics, batteries, solar panels, and luminaire at the top of the pole makes the systems very theft resistant. We will be using a variety of different operating profiles along the entire stretch of the bike path to deliver the required light where and when needed, so people can continue to enjoy the space safely."

Ted Lattimore, CEO of Carmanah stated, "The City of Los Angeles is a leader in the deployment of energy efficient lighting technologies. They previously have demonstrated their commitment and leadership to energy efficiency by using hardwired LED lights from such companies as BETA Led. With the installation of the EverGEN 1710 systems along the bike path, they are expanding their "lead-by-example" behaviour into the solar lighting realm."

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Roland Sartorius, Chief Financial Officer

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