MaxLite is proud to announce its line of MaxLiteHome smart products has won the Special Recognition for Consumer Amenity award from CEE’s Integrated Home competition in 2024. MaxLite’s Smart Product starter kit consists of a Smart RGB Color Tunable A19 Lamp, Smart Advanced Power Strip and Smart Wall Plug. The 2024 CEE Integrated Home Competition presented awards to seven innovative devices at the annual CEE Industry Partners Meeting. Award recipients embody the four tenets of the CEE Integrated Home Vision: energy savings, demand flexibility, consumer amenity, and security.
he 2024 CEE Integrated Home Competition presented awards to seven innovative devices at the annual CEE Industry Partners Meeting. Award recipients embody the four tenets of the CEE Integrated Home Vision: energy savings, demand flexibility, consumer amenity, and security.
Grand Prize Winner: Gradient All-Weather 120V Window Heat Pump
- Winner: HAVEN Central Air Monitor and Controller
- Winner: Savant Load Management Platform
- Winner: Lumin Edge
- Special Recognition for Consumer Amenity: MaxLiteHome Smart Product Starter Kit
The 2024 entries were evaluated by a Judging Panel including individuals with expertise in energy efficiency program administration, usability, interoperability, experimental design, product installation, specific technology performance, and sales. Finalists demonstrated their products remotely or through in-person installation at the UL Solutions Performance Laboratory in Allentown, PA. The judges considered each entry’s energy efficiency, load flexibility, and interoperability capabilities in addition to their operation and user interfaces.
In 2024, the Competition evaluated smaller plug load entries, including residential connected lighting and lighting controls, ceiling fans, home appliances, home energy management, and an open category for other connected home devices. The 2025 Competition will assess larger load entries such as water heaters, heating and cooling equipment, and electric vehicle supply equipment.
John Taylor, CEE Executive Director, shared his excitement for the 2024 award recipients, stating that he has been “impressed with the ingenuity displayed” in this year’s entries. He added that smart products promoted by the Competition are “critical to meeting demand response needs” and will “play a central role in current and future decarbonization efforts.”
Award recipients were invited to speak to the CEE membership, which includes US and Canadian natural gas and electric efficiency program administrators, at CEE’s Industry Partners Meeting. The awarded products will be showcased on the Integrated Home Competition website, at relevant trade shows, and promoted by select CEE member energy efficiency program administrators through local offerings. For more details on the Integrated Home Competition, please visit https://www.integratedhome.org/ or contact competition@cee1.org.
About the CEE Integrated Home
The CEE Integrated Home is a connected, fuel neutral, interactive, and efficient home where devices and systems effectively communicate to provide new value to customers, utility systems, and society. The Integrated Home Competition supports this vision through public promotion of commercially available solutions that are simple, reliable, well-designed, and highly functional. It provides a platform for distinguishing innovation in service to Integrated Demand Side Management objectives, including traditional energy savings. The Competition is sponsored by twenty-five energy-efficiency utilities, trade associations, and research entities across the United States and Canada.
MaxLite, a leading innovator in the LED lighting industry, is pleased to announce that its Board of Advisors has appointed Lance Hollner as its new President & CEO.
A lighting industry veteran, Hollner brings over two decades of lighting expertise and knowledge to MaxLite, along with a strong track record of delivering results, driving continuous improvement, and developing talent. Much of his career has been spent at manufacturers including Acuity, Lutron, Encelium Technologies, and Avi-on Controls, holding various GM, Sales Leadership, and Product Management roles.
Before joining MaxLite, Hollner spent the last five years as Executive Vice President at Diversified Group, a premier manufacturer’s representative firm serving Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York City. In that role, he helped guide territory expansion into New Jersey and New York City while building a robust controls and services team. He brings considerable experience with turnkey renovation lighting and EV infrastructure sales, and very relevant experience working with international suppliers and contract manufacturers. He has an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and will be working out of the company’s headquarters in New Jersey.
“On behalf of MaxLite’s Board, I am pleased to welcome Lance as our new CEO,” said Yon Sung, Chairman of the Board. “His deep industry experience and proven record, combined with his passion for continuous improvement, make him the ideal leader for MaxLite’s next chapter. With Lance as CEO, we are well-positioned to continue our evolution as a leader in energy efficient technologies and eco-friendly solutions. I would also like to thank our outgoing CEO, Spencer Bolgard, for his contributions to the company, especially on several key initiatives during his tenure.”
“I’m honored to be chosen to lead MaxLite, a company well-known for its dedication to innovative solutions and high-quality products,” said Lance Hollner, Chief Executive Officer. “I see tremendous opportunity for MaxLite to continue this momentum well into the future. As CEO, I’m excited to work with our teams to capitalize on MaxLite’s strengths, continue to develop innovative new products and expand our valued relationships.”
Pine Brook, NJ -- MaxLite, a leading provider of energy-efficient lighting solutions, is excited to announce its partnership with Lynkwell, a pioneer in EV software, to introduce EVMax+, a comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) solution that integrates both software and hardware. This partnership highlights MaxLite's commitment to supporting the growth of electrification in the United States, while continuing to serve its ESCO, contractor, and distributor customers.
"What makes this partnership significant is our commitment to delivering a vertically integrated Buy America compliant EV solution. EVMax+ is designed to deliver the exceptional service MaxLite's customers expect, while supporting diversity spend through MaxLite's MBE certification,” expressed Stephen Mitchell, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for EVMax™.
Spencer Bolgard, President and CEO of MaxLite, added, "The introduction of this new growth category not only strengthens our existing relationships but also sets the stage for forging new alliances. Many of our esteemed customers are at the forefront of national electrification endeavors, and it is our privilege to provide them with a trustworthy EVSE solution.”
Jason Zarillo, President and Co-Founder of Lynkwell, remarks on the collaboration, "We started Lynkwell with the goal of raising the standard of EV charging solutions. Our partnership with MaxLite elevates that standard even higher and allows us both to accelerate the implementation of critical EV infrastructure.”
In collaboration with Lynkwell's software, EVMax+ will soon launch a BAA compliant 48A (amperage selectable) Level 2 commercial charger, complete with essential features and accessories. The offering provides customizability at every stage, from inception to post-installation, ensuring seamless uptime and meticulous pre-install planning.
Regarding the product offering, Umesh Baheti, MaxLite's SVP of Product Management and Engineering, shared, "Our objective was clear – to provide a differentiated charging solution with unparalleled service and reliability that meets the needs of various market verticals. Entirely based in the US, Lynkwell has been an industry leader in providing EV solutions since 2016. They were a great choice when MaxLite was looking to expand our offering.”
EVMax+ also fulfills all prerequisites to take advantage of available rebates, reinforcing its overall market appeal. For more details visit EVMax.maxlite.com, connect with a local EVMax/MaxLite representative, or reach out to the EVMax team at EVMax@maxlite.com.
