When the city of Fountain, Colo., located 10 miles south of Colorado Springs, decided to retrofit the 100-watt high pressure sodium lighting along the tree and lawn-lined sidewalks and streets of Fountain City Hall, the choice was Holophane Utility Post Top LED Series luminaires.

Atlanta-based Acuity Brands https://www.acuitybrands.com has acquired Quebec-based Distech Controls, a maker of energy management and building controls, for approximately $252 million. Distech Controls provides building management technologies and services to optimize energy efficiency and comfort.