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    <title>Elizabeth Rich appointed to Orion Energy Systems' board of directors</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems, Road America unveil Orion tech center at the historic road course</title>
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    <title>State grants funds to Orion Energy Systems to deploy demonstration sites of the company's integrated technology</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy System's Apollo&#174; light pipe included in landmark renewable energy legislation signed by Governor Doyle today</title>
    <description>Amendment to state's RPS will create jobs; position Wisconsin as an energy leader</description>
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    <title>Plymouth, Wis., high school seniors develop innovative vehicle; compete in electric car contest at Road America</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems names Thomas Schueller to board of directors</title>
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    <title>Assembly approved Wisconsin Energy Employment Act to benefit Orion Energy Systems, state of Wisconsin</title>
    <description>Bill to add technologies like Orion's solar light pipe to help state reduce dependence on fossil fuels</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems delivers more than 500 megawatts of displaced capacity to utilities</title>
    <description>Milestone reduces stress on strained electric grid and saves commercial and industrial businesses more than $780 million</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems' exterior lighting wins gold at Plant Engineering Awards</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems Inc. to Switch Stock Exchange Listing to NYSE Amex</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems supports Valders, Howards Grove students who built robot for national contest</title>
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    <title>Marian University recognizes Orion Energy Systems for entrepreneurial achievements</title>
    <description>Clean energy will keep jobs, dollars in Wisconsin, Doyle says</description>
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    <title>Gubernatorial candidate Walker visits Orion Energy Systems; addresses innovation, job creation</title>
    <description>Gubernatorial candidate Walker visits Orion Energy Systems; addresses innovation, job creation</description>
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    <title>Barrett: Innovation, like that of Orion Energy Systems, needed to boost economy</title>
    <description>Barrett's visit to Orion marks first stop in Northeast Wisconsin as candidate for governor</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems issued utility patent for direct renewable Apollo&#174; solar light pipe system</title>
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    <title>Orion, UWManitowoc partner on energy project</title>
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    <title>Design patents issued for Orion Energy Systems' outdoor technology</title>
    <description>Rugged design delivers energy, cost savings in all weather conditions</description>
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    <title>Manitowoc Common Council approves Orion Energy Systems' plan to construct wind turbine</title>
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    <title>Pepsi facilities in China, Chile deploy Orion Energy Systems technology</title>
    <description>Orion technology outperforms competitors on a global level</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems, Solyndra form strategic alliance to deliver green energy</title>
    <description>White House meeting yields partnership between industry leaders</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems awarded patent for Compact Modular  technology cooling properties</title>
    <description>Design increases efficiencies, enhances ballast longevity</description>
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    <title>Greenbush Ski Trail Lights Dedication Ceremony</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems among companies recognized for environmental, social, and financial success</title>
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    <title>Flexsteel Industries receives Orion Energy Systems' Environmental Stewardship Award</title>
    <description>Furniture manufacturer saves enough electricity to power 100 homes, displace 682 tons of carbon dioxide every year</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems named to list of fastest growing companies in North America on Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500&#8482;</title>
    <description>CEO Verfuerth attributes Orion's 549 percent revenue growth to demand for energyefficient technology, compelling value proposition</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems appoints senior VP of human resources</title>
    <description>Ralsky to provide scientific approach to recruitment, sales staff development</description>
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    <title>Orion named finalist for esteemed Platts Global Energy Awards</title>
    <description>Power technology company named finalist for energy efficiency program of the year after winning in the sustainable technology category last year</description>
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    <title>Orion CEO to meet with key White House staff to offer energy efficiency solutions</title>
    <description>Executives from WalMart, ATT and Dell among others attending event</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems' VP to moderate Midwest U.S.Japan panel discussion about sustainability</title>
    <description>Trip to Japan, China designed to increase awareness of energy efficiency and the role it plays in the global economy</description>
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    <title>Ames True Temper reduces energy consumption, greenhouse gasses with Orion Virtual Power Plant supply contract</title>
    <description>Orion to deliver significant energy savings with no upfront costs to the lawn and garden tool manufacturer</description>
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    <title>Orion issued patent for its energyefficient modular lighting platform</title>
    <description>Modular design makes energy saving technology installation, maintenance simple</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems supports new program designed to provide reducedrate loans for green projects</title>
    <description>Energy efficiency will boost economy through reduced costs, more jobs</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems to present at Canaccord Adams 29th annual global growth conference in Boston</title>
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    <title>Reps. Zigmunt, Soletski and Senator Cowles propose legislation to boost economy, create green collar jobs in Wisconsin</title>
    <description>Bill would provide credits for renewable technology like Orion's Apollo® Solar Light Pipe that replaces electric lights during peak hours</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems, KimberlyClark, and Hewlett Packard among companies featured in new book designed to spur innovation</title>
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    <title>Orion Announces Key Management Addition with Appointment of President and Chief Operating Officer</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems launches intelligent InteLite&#174; occupancy sensor technology </title>
    <description>PepsiAmericas and Sysco Foods reduce energy waste and improve lamp and ballast reliability with Orion's new technology</description>
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    <title>Orion issued 20th patent; reflector technology uses 50 percent less energy, better lighting</title>
    <description>Patents validate commitment to innovation and green solutions</description>
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    <title>Orion's new fluorescent street lighting technology outperforming in the city of Pittsburgh's test installation</title>
    <description>Proprietary ULwetlisted platform reducing streetlight energy consumption 65 percent, increasing light levels 300 percent in comparison to existing highpressure sodium fixtures</description>
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    <title>'Green Bus Tour' to visit Orion Energy Systems</title>
    <description>Utility professionals to learn how they can reduce energy grid strain with PDLR</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems' executive participates in first Green Jobs Summit on Capitol Hill</title>
    <description>Orion selected for strong commitment to creating technologies that power our economy</description>
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    <title>Delegation from South Africa visits Orion Energy Systems</title>
    <description>Visit designed to explore opportunities, build bridges between people</description>
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    <title>Briggs and Stratton Corporation reduces electricity consumption by 9.4 million kilowatthours using Orion technology</title>
    <description>Smart energy management practices drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, earn the engine and outdoor power equipment manufacturer environmental award</description>
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    <title>Briggs and Stratton Corporation to Receive Orion Energy Systems' environmental stewardship award</title>
    <description>Engine and outdoor power equipment manufacturer reduces energy consumption by 9.4 million kilowatthours, 7,448 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems names Mark Williamson to Board of Directors</title>
    <description>Utility industry veteran brings valuable energy industry experience to position</description>
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    <title>Assembly Majority Leader Tom Nelson visits, tours Orion Energy Systems facility</title>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems unveils stateoftheart technology center</title>
    <description>New headquarters sets standard for energyefficient facilities nationwide</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems welcomes U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin</title>
    <description>Baldwin has a history of supporting bills that call for energy efficiencies, environmentally friendly practices.</description>
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    <title>State Sen. Hopper to visit Orion Energy Systems</title>
    <description>Hopper to tour facilities and learn about how Orion helps companies shed energy use, costs</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems receives Federal Trademark Registration for awardwinning Apollo&#174; Solar Light Pipe</title>
    <description>Apollo&#174; Solar Light Pipe can significantly reduce lightrelated energy costs by using natural daylight to illuminate facilities</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems' Apollo Light Pipe named Plant Engineering Product of the Year</title>
    <description>Direct renewable can reduce lightrelated energy costs to zero for up to 10 hours a day</description>
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    <title>State Sen. Leibham to visit Orion Energy Systems</title>
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    <title>Orion President and CEO speaks at the White House about innovation, clean energy</title>
    <description>President Obama talks about Orion Energy Systems and energyefficiency</description>
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    <title>Orion Energy Systems recognized by MIT Alumni group with Technology Achievement Award</title>
    <description>Innovative technology key to Orion's success and helping improve Wisconsin's economy</description>
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    <title>Orion honored with prestigious Manufacturer of the Year Award</title>
    <description>Award recognizes company for demonstrating a commitment to business excellence</description>
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    <title>Orion president honored with a commendation from Wisconsin Gov. Doyle</title>
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    <title>Manitowoc Mayor to Join Orion Energy Systems Upon Completing His Sixth Term in Office</title>
    <description>Mayor Kevin Crawford to spearhead government relations, policy initiatives and strategic business development on local, regional and national levels</description>
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    <title>Orion launches energy efficient parking lot lighting solution</title>
    <description>Efficient fluorescent technology to reduce customers' energy costs, deliver better light and provide shoulder load capacity to utilities as energy demand grows. </description>
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