ACUITY BRANDS INC
			Symbol			AYI

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Acuity Brands Announces Involvement in Consensus Agreement for Federal Outdoor Lighting Energy Efficiency Standards

2009-11-05 17:44 ET - News Release

Company Website: http://www.acuitybrands.com
ATLANTA -- (Business Wire)

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) today announced its involvement in a ground-breaking consensus agreement for Federal outdoor lighting energy efficiency standards. This agreement was announced by Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) on Tuesday, November 3^rd, and recognized industry and energy advocates on a process to promote standards that will save substantial energy. Approximately 22 percent of all electricity generated in the United States is used for lighting, and outdoor lighting represents about 20 percent of that total. Acuity Brands was a primary stakeholder involved in the development of these standards which promote the purchase of high-efficiency outdoor lighting for roadways, streets, and parking lots across the US. In addition, these standards will mandate the use of lighting controls for outdoor lighting.

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