CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT:

Celebrate The Longest Day Of Sunlight Outdoors And Indoors On June 21

WHEN:
Sunday, June 21, 2009

WHAT:
National Daylight Appreciation Day is a day to celebrate the sun and the innovative use of daylight. It is also a day of education and awareness leading toward a more energy-efficient planet.

WHY:
The sun is one of our most important natural resources, and many would argue that it is highly undervalued/underappreciated. (When was the last time you thanked the sun?)

Besides basking in the sun outdoors, we must also be grateful for the wonderful benefits of daylighting. What is daylighting you ask? Daylighting is the most cost-effective and beneficial way to light up any interior space without having to use electrical lighting.

Daylighting systems (e.g. windows, skylights, Tubular Daylight Devices, etc.) are not only eco-friendly, but they provide exceptional lighting and have even been proven to boost moral (among many other benefits). By using a renewable resource, daylighting systems are able to harness the suns rays and help us build a sustainable future.

WHO:
Everyone across the nation is encouraged to participate in this celebration and take advantage of the extra hours of daylight on this day. Help us shed light on sustainable practices on National Daylight Appreciation Day and throughout the year.

National Daylight Appreciation Day is sponsored by Solatube International Inc, the leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs).

MEDIA CONTACT: For more information regarding National Daylight Appreciation Day or to request daylighting images or an interview with daylighting expert ecoLOGICAL Anne, please visit www.nationaldaylightday.com or contact Emily Harrison at emily@mcraeagency.com or 858-459-1234.

Watch this video for daylight appreciation inspiration…

What is daylighting, you ask?

This term refers to the use of natural light to brighten an interior space, as opposed to electric lighting. Not only will it reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint, but studies have proven that daylighting can enhance mental and physical well-being, as well as boost concentration and energy levels.

This year National Daylight Appreciation Day also falls on the summer solstice and Father’s Day, as well, so you and your family will be able to bask in some extra hours of Vitamin D. We hope you will use this day to celebrate daylighting, educate yourself and others and enjoy the sun, indoors and outside.

Click on the links below for some more fun facts and statistics about the wonders of daylighting

Daylighting Facts & Figures

• Energy Savings
• Worker Productivity
• Educational/Student Performance
• Occupant Health & Safety

Want more info?

Members of the media are welcome to contact Emily Harrison at emily@mcraeagency.com or 858-459-1234 for additional information about National Daylight Appreciation Day, daylighting images or an interview with green expert ecoLOGICAL Anne.

Solatube International Inc., based in Vista, Calif. (northern San Diego County), is the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs). The company’s flagship product, the Solatube^® Daylighting System, provides a revolutionary natural lighting solution for all types of residential and commercial applications and is the only spec-grade TDD currently available on the market.

The maxim “Innovation in Daylighting™” reflects the company’s commitment to the development of breakthrough daylighting technologies, which has resulted in numerous patents dating back to the mid-1980s. Widely recognized as the industry innovator, Solatube International has earned acclaim around the globe for its unrivaled ability to transform interior spaces with the power of daylight.

For more information on the Solatube Daylighting System or other products manufactured and marketed by Solatube International, including solar-powered attic ventilation fans, please visit the Solatube Web site at http://www.solatube.com or call 888-SOLATUBE (888-765-2882)

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