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Latest Scoop
Latest CALiPER Tests Find Advances in LED Lighting Performance and Consistency
The evolution of solid-state lighting continues to advance with improved performance, including better light output and lower variability, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s program for testing and evaluating light-emitting diode (LED) lighting systems.
Round 13 of the Commercially Available Light-Emitting Diode Product Evaluation and Reporting (CALiPER) Program looked specifically at LED high-bay, wallpack and two-foot by two-foot LED troffer luminaires.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Market Developing Rapidly with Push from Utilities
The impact of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) on the electric grid has been a point of contention for some time, with some claiming that a proliferation of EV charging could cause serious trouble for power distribution systems while others predict that the potential for utilities to use car batteries as distributed energy storage could be the salvation of renewable energy and smart grid efforts.
A new report released this month by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) offers power companies a roadmap for evaluating electric vehicles’ potential impact on their service areas and promoting the adoption of electric vehicles among their customers.
Electrical Distributors Expect 2012 to Offer a Better Environment for Investment
Electrical distributors sure seem much more optimistic about 2012, when you consider the survey results from Electrical Wholesaling’s 2012 Market Planning Guide.
Signs of Hope in Construction Market
While economists see a flat year for nonresidential construction in 2012, some notable projects are in the works that will pump up electrical sales. Over the past two weeks, news hit the street of several massive projects in the downtown redevelopment, public works and utility and markets. Here’s a quick look at what’s cooking.
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On The Wire
NEMA backs bill to promote energy storage investment
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), endorsed legislation that will spur the deployment of cutting-edge energy storage technologies.
Green building code approved
After two years of development, the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) was approved by the International Code Council last week.
A gigawatt of solar on California roofs
The Environment California Research & Policy Center released a new report documenting that California has installed more than a gigawatt of rooftop solar power.
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