Cree, Inc. announces that Alfred University has joined the Cree LED University(R) program, an international community of universities working to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient LED lighting across their campuses. As part of its ongoing green initiatives, Alfred University has installed LED lighting throughout its newest residence hall, "Ann's House." Officially opened for the Fall 2009 semester, the school's first environmentally friendly dormitory features more than 175 Cree LED lights and 18 LEDDynamics EverLED TR fluorescent tube replacements throughout the 15,000 square-foot hall.

Designed to set a new standard in green construction for the Alfred University campus, Ann's House was designed to be certified at the Silver level or above by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. In addition to the energy-efficient LED and fluorescent fixtures that light the 48 student bedrooms, hallways, lounges and stair towers, Ann's House also features LED televisions, high efficiency boilers and instant hot water heaters, natural stone and cement composite siding and low VOC (volatile organic compound) materials used for flooring, paints and building materials. The building is equipped with solar panels to provide approximately 8% of the electrical demand during daylight hours.

"LED lighting can be an effective way to help commercial buildings like Ann's House gain valuable LEED points," said Deb Lovig, Cree LED programs manager. "Joining Cree's LED University program makes Alfred University a model for other schools looking to deploy LED lighting."