Coopersburg, PA (July 20, 2010) – To help residential specifiers understand the importance of offering sustainable technology products within the growing retrofit remodel market, light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics is pleased to announce free accreditation trainings for its RadioRA 2 wireless light and shade control system.

The day-long, hands-on training class was designed to arm progressive residential specifiers with the necessary product knowledge, marketing techniques and specification tools needed to promote light and shade control to the emerging “tech savvy” mid-market, focusing on retrofit applications.Those encouraged to attend include interior designers, architects, builders, remodelers, lighting designers and kitchen & bath dealers.

Attendees will participate in several RadioRA 2 education modules, including a product knowledge session and a design and specification software workshop. A module on energy standards and pending energy legislation is also offered. Specifiers who complete this course will be among the first “RadioRA 2 Qualified” specifiers, earning individualized access to Lutron’s innovative, RadioRA 2 Designer Software tool, enabling quick, professional and effective specifications.

Classes are being held as follows:

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania (Lutron Headquarters Experience Center)

1. Thursday, Oct. 28th, 2010

Plantation, Florida (Lutron Experience Center)

1. Monday, July 26th, 2010
2. Thursday, Oct. 28th, 2010

New York, New York (Lutron Experience Showroom)

1. Thursday, Aug. 26th, 2010
2. Thursday, Oct. 28th, 2010

Irvine, California (Lutron Experience Center)

1. Thursday, Aug. 26th, 2010
2. Thursday, Oct. 28th, 2010

For more information, or to register, visit http://resi.lutron.com/Portals/4/SpecTraining2.doc

RadioRA 2 is a state-of-the-art lighting control system that provides convenient and intuitive control of lights and shades with the touch of a button. It operates via wireless, radio frequency (RF) technology and thus, can be installed in any space without damage to the walls or décor.