Thursday June 8, 2006 - 5:30PM to 7:30 PM

Speakers:

Anthony Amaro, Vice President, Business Development, Earth Protection Services, Inc. (EPSI)

David Bergman, Principal, David Bergman Architect, Founder/Designer, Fire & Water Lighting + Furniture

This lecture will cover:

● Important environmental considerations in the removal of existing lighting fixtures that may contain mercury, a highly toxic substance. Practical solutions for the responsible handling and disposal of mercury lighting.

● Updates on New York State regulations regarding disposal of mercury including required handling and disposal of these materials and the potential penalties for non-compliance.

● How the lighting industry has improved the use of mercury while maintaining and enhancing the performance of its products.

● The latest trends in Eco Aware Lighting for the residential market including technical advances that are enabling "friendly" eco lighting.

● How sustainable lighting is emerging from the commercial realm into the residential and hospitality worlds.

● A showcase of many new designs for architectural use reveals the growing acceptance of fluorescent lighting (overcoming the "yuck" factor).

● California's 2005 Title 24 revisions for energy usage requirements and why it's important here.

Speaker Biographies:

Anthony Amaro

As Vice-President of Business Development for Earth Protection Services, Inc. (EPSI), Mr. Amaro (Tony) is responsible for sales, product development, and financial functions. His primary duties are the oversight, management, and growth of all aspects of this growing environmentally responsible business, including developing customer-focused products and programs that deliver profitable business growth through superior customer service.

He served as Vice-President of Marketing for MagneTek Corporation's $400M Lighting Division from 1991 to 1996, handling sales to OEMs, distributors, exporters, and sign manufacturers and overseeing marketing, policy, and administration, pricing, customer service, advertising, and promotion. Prior to that, he held the position of Vice-President and General Manager of Sylvania Lighting Services, growing that nationwide service business 150% in only six years. Holding P&L responsibility for the nation's largest lighting service operation, he directed 11 managers with 800 associates in 35 offices.

David Bergman

Mr. Bergman is an architect, product designer and instructor. He is principal of David Bergman Architect, founder/designer of Fire & Water Lighting + Furniture and an instructor in sustainable design at Parsons. He is a NYS Registered Architect and a LEED Accredited Professional.