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 Acme C3 Powerwise Transformers are 30% better in
efficiency performance than standard TP1 transformers making them
perfect for LEED installations and upgrading older transformers that are
even more inefficient. Thanks to a more efficient core and higher-grade
electrical steel that minimizes losses, these energy-efficient units
exceed the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy Candidate
Standard Level (CSL) 3 performance standard. Visit www.acmepowerdist.com/C3 for
more information.
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A recent “Postings from Jim Brodrick,” a popular e-mail update
on the solid-state lighting market that’s published regularly by the
head man at the DOE Solid State Lighting program, said more than 150
manufacturers, 40 retailers, and another 40 lighting designers and
energy efficiency organizations have all taken the Lighting Facts
pledge. The list
of the 160 LED products that qualify to use the Lighting Facts label is
up on the website.
Similar to a nutrition label, the Lighting Facts Label provides a quick
summary of product performance data. Luminaire manufacturers who take
the SSL Quality Advocates pledge agree to use the label to disclose
performance results in five areas — lumens, efficacy, watts,
correlated color temperature (CCT) and color rendering index (CRI) —
as measured by the new industry standard for testing photometric
performance, IES LM-79-2008. But reports have surfaced, including one in
LEDs magazine, on
misuse of the label, and Brodrick said in a New York Times report
that DOE has identified at least 25 cases of misuse.
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Power company Duke Energy, Charlotte, N.C., said Oct. 1 that wind
power projects in Wyoming and Pennsylvania are now up and running.
Duke's 70mW project about 95 miles east of Pittsburgh is producing
electricity for Akron, Ohio-based FirstEnergy. It's Duke's first wind
farm in the eastern U.S. Duke also has a 42mW project now running in
Cheyenne, Wyo. A recent Reuters report said Duke Energy Corp. has
also agreed to fund a pilot study of commercial wind turbines in the
waters offshore of North Carolina, and has contracted with the
University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill to place up to three
wind turbines in Pamlico Sound. More
info.
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Cree LR24 recessed LED luminaires available in
volume.
The LR24 delivers high-quality, energy-efficient
light for suspended-ceiling applications usually addressed by linear
fluorescents. Its elegant, 24-inch square form is recessed to reduce
glare and provide natural-looking light while using less electricity.
Designed for 50,000 hours of illumination, the dimmable LR24 has a
superior CRI of 92. For more information about the LR24 visit www.creeLEDlighting.com
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A report at www.greenerbuildings.com
says New York owners of multi-family rental and co-ops have an
additional source of capital for retrofit projects that will enhance the
energy efficiency of their properties. The
Green Financing
Initiative
being managed by the Community Preservation
Corp. is a public-private consortium of, lenders, pension funds and
the state of New York. It's expected to help building owners retrofit
approximately 15,000 housing units over the next three years in low,
moderate and middle-income properties.
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Florida Power & Light Co., Juno Beach, Fla., announced Oct. 7 that
it expects its DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center in Arcadia,
Fla., to begin delivering electricity to customers later this month –
ahead of schedule. The facility will overtake Nevada’s Nellis Solar
Power Plant for the title of largest solar photovoltaic solar facility
in the nation and in North America. Constructed in less than a year, the
DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center uses over 90,000 photovoltaic
panels to turn the sun's rays into electricity to power more than 3,000
homes.
The DeSoto Next Generation Solar Energy Center is one of three new
commercial-scale, renewable, solar power plants FPL is building in
Florida, along with solar energy centers in Martin County and at
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Together, these facilities will have 110
mW of capacity by the end of 2010 and are expected to make Florida the
second largest solar power-producing state in the country. More
info.
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Halco Lighting Technologies® CoverShield™
Lamps
Halco Lighting Technologies® introduces
CoverShield™ safety coated lamps to our product offering. In the
event that a lamp ruptures whether by impact, dropping, unusual stress
or thermal shock, CoverShield protective coatings will contain glass
shards, mercury and phosphor within the envelope, helping offset the
risk of contamination, injury or fire and eliminating the expense of
cleanup. Our CoverShield coating is shock absorbent and NSF, CFIA,
USDA, FDA and OSHA approved. Any product that we carry can be custom
coated for compliance and safety requirements. The CoverShield product
line includes HID, CFLs, Linear Fluorescent, General Service
Incandescent and Heat Lamps. www.halcolighting.com
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The Dow Chemical Co.’s Dow Solar Solution divisions unveiled its
line of Dow Powerhouse Solar Shingles on Oct. 5. Dow has developed
photovoltaic solar panels in the form of solar shingles that can be
integrated into rooftops with standard asphalt shingle materials. The
solar shingle systems are expected to be available in limited quantities
by mid-2010 and projected to be more widely available in 2011. According
to a Reuters report, mega-builders
Lennar Corp and Pulte Homes, two of the nation’s largest homebuilders,
have agreed to install the shingles in some of their homes.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on Sept. 24 that the
Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize
(L Prize) competition has received its first entrant, a product from
Philips Electronics. Philips has developed, manufactured and will bring
to market an LED replacement for the common 60W incandescent light bulb.
DOE launched the L Prize initiative to spur development of high-quality,
high-efficiency LED replacements for the common light bulb. Check out Electrical Marketing's LiveWire for
more info on Philips entry.
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The ability to manage your energy consumption is just a click away
with Web-Mon from the makers of E-Mon D-Mon. The Web-Mon (Web Enabled
Energy Monitor) provides users with one-page snapshots of real-time and
historical energy usage data accessible via any standard Web browser.
Easy-to-read energy dashboards include kWh, kW Demand as well as carbon
footprint displays of estimated CO2, NOx, SO2 and other parameters. For
a free demo call (800) 334-3666 or visit www.emon.com
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The new Acrylic Washington PostLite LED luminaires from Holophane
combine the visual appeal of a historic looking fixture with the
performance and environmental benefits provided by modern LED
technology. The decorative post-top luminaires feature a new housing
design with dedicated heat sink for LED thermal management and maximum
life. Washington PostLite LED luminaires are designed for use with
existing Holophane acrylic globes and pole locations to reduce purchase
and installation costs. A low glare, injection-molded optical system
offers asymmetric and symmetric distribution for design flexibility and
is optimized to meet Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) RP8 street
lighting recommended practice. The finned aluminum housing acts as a
dedicated heat sink, with the metalized reflector or “lily”
providing the main beam. The LED driver has a rated life of 50,000 hours
with maintenance eased by an access door for the electronic driver and
photocell receptacle. www.holophane.com
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October 19-22
Solar Power 2009
San Jose, Calif. Solar Energy Industry Association (SEIA), 866-229-2386,
www.solarpowerconference.com
October 21-22, 2009
Changing the Landscape of Existing Buildings; New
York;
McGraw-Hill Construction; (800) 371-3238; Event Info
October 29
ChicaGoGREEN
Chicago; Electric Association of Chicago, 630-305-3050, www.eachicago.org
Nov. 11-13, 2009
GreenBuild International Conference and Expo
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Washington, D.C., 800-795-1747, info@greenbuildexpo.org; www.greenbuildexpo.org;
November 17, 2009
Green Retrofit Conference, Chicago; sponsored by McGraw-Hill
Construction, American Institute of Architects and U.S. Green Building
Council;(800)371-3238; Registration
info
Have an event for the Green Events section? E-mail it to jim.lucy@penton.com
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