Mercury exposure is associated with impaired neurological development such as loss of cognitive thinking, memory, attention, language and fine motor and visual spatial skills. While the Centers for Disease Control contend that most people have blood mercury levels below a level associated with health effects, consumers are eliminating risks by searching for products made with mercury alternatives.

Vu1 Corporation (OTCBB: VUOC) is focused on using its new technology to develop energy-efficient, environmentally friendly lighting solutions on a global scale. The company is currently developing a mercury-free light bulb based on its Electron Stimulated Luminescence (ESL) technology as part of its goal to meet changing consumer demands.

To assist in further research and developments, Vu1 today announced it is now an affiliate member of the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC), an independent organization supporting collaborative research for safe, energy-efficient lighting.

“The CLTC is a leading authority on energy-efficient lighting, and it is an honor to join this organization. We feel that joining the CLTC is a testament to both the quality and promise of our product,” Richard Herring, CEO of Vu1 stated in the press release. “We look forward to working with the CLTC and our fellow affiliates to drive awareness of and enthusiasm for our technology and continue to develop our technology to meet the needs of the industry.”

Membership with the CLTC will allow Vu1 to share and conduct research with other leaders in the lighting industry. As more research develops regarding the harmful health and environmental risks associated with mercury, consumers are looking for lighting alternatives.

“We believe there is a pressing need for new lighting technologies to address our growing efficiency demands and welcome Vu1 as a partner and an affiliate to the Lighting Technology Center,” said Michael Siminovitch, director of the CLTC. “Vu1 shares our mission of creating environmentally friendly lighting solutions, and the CLTC looks forward to partnering with them.”

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