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Survey: Lighting Retrofit Revenues Expected to Grow in 2011

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:45:53 +0000

A majority of energy efficient lighting professionals who responded to the survey expect to see an increase in revenue from retrofit projects in 2011.

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GWCC Gains Funding, Plans Lighting Upgrade

Anne Vazquez — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:10:33 +0000

The Georgia World Congress Center has been awarded a $2.3 million grant for a major lighting retrofit and controls system upgrade.

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Lighting Systems Index Indicates Brighter Times Ahead

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:00:26 +0000

The end of the tunnel appears to be about nine or so months away. The light there is, thankfully, not from an oncoming train. Or so it seems.

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Energy Efficiency Spending Rebounds

Heidi Schwartz — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:59:05 +0000

A survey of more than 1,400 North American executives and managers responsible for making investments and managing energy in commercial buildings found that planned investment in energy efficiency is expected to rebound in 2010.

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OSRAM SYLVANIA Recognized by EPA and DOE for Ninth Year

Heidi Schwartz — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:47:15 +0000

The 2010 Sustained Excellence Awards are given to a select group of organizations that have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by setting and achieving aggressive goals, employing innovative approaches, and showing others what can be achieved through energy efficiency.

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Targeted Magnetic Ballast Phase Out To Begin Next Year

Heidi Schwartz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:18:42 +0000

The July 1, 2010 date marks the last step of a multi-step phase-out that began on July 1, 2005, the date when ballast manufacturers could no longer sell T12 magnetic ballasts for use in new fixtures with full wattage T12 lamps.

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American Clean Energy and Security Act Passes

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:05:54 +0000

The American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES), which just passed the House in a close vote, is being seen by many energy and environmental advocates as an important step forward towards the comprehensive approach needed to reduce climate emissions and increase clean energy usage in the United States.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Easy Dim Ballast From Robertson Worldwide

Anne Vazquez — Tue, 19 May 2009 13:37:40 +0000

This three-step dimming ballast operates using existing wiring and standard wall switches.

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Lighting Project Earns GE Edison Award

Anne Vazquez — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:10:19 +0000

The participants have been recognized for their work on lighting the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium (c.1927) in California.

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A Look At LED Lighting

Anne Vazquez — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:51:58 +0000

LED lighting, with its promise of high levels of energy efficiency and long operating life, is being used in certain applications in many facilities. However, the technology is not mainstream in today's facilities.

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Energy Secretary Bodman Urges Lighting Upgrades; Lauds Energy Conservation Program

Heidi Schwartz — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:56:53 +0000

Bodman observes, "While cost-effective lighting technologies are available now to cut energy costs by up to 50%, only 25% of the buildings have been upgraded."

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