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 3rd, 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 l
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