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Are Retrofits Better for Efficiency?
A recent study found that simple behavior changes can drastically lower energy use in commercial buildings. So does this mean the end of retrofits? FirstFuel, a Massachusetts-based company that analyzes energy consumption in buildings, says that behavioral changes are a … Continue reading
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Tagged building solutions, energy efficiency, hvac, lighting, retrofit
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LED Lighting Could Cut Food Waste
Can LED lighting really cut food waste? According to a recent study, the answer is yes. Changing the light bulbs in supermarkets can reduce an estimated 300,000 tons of food waste each year. Most supermarkets use lighting that emits heat, … Continue reading
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Tagged ec motors, Fridgewize, heater controls, led, lighting, night covers
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LED Lights Up San Francisco Bridge
LED isn’t just lighting up homes and businesses, it’s lighting up landmarks as well. The San Francisco Bridge was retrofitted with LED lights to improve energy efficiency and for a special light display. The lights won’t need to be replaced … Continue reading
Feature Product: LumenOptix
This month’s feature product is LumenOptix. This vendor specializes in the design and fabrication of intelligent lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and retail buildings. Their energy efficient lighting products feature leading edge technologies that produce high performance, and are safe … Continue reading
Posted in Feature Product, Lighting
Tagged feature product, led, lighting, LumenOptix, technology, USA made
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Advantages to LED Lighting
Light emitting diode is a fast-growing technology that many businesses and consumers are embracing. LEDs provide a long life, enhance visibility, reduce energy use, and provide 50,000 lifetime hours. But one barrier that the technology still needs to overcome is … Continue reading
Empire State Building Displays LED Lights
Help the Empire State Building shine brighter when you vote for the color of the LED lights. The historic building is letting voters choose the official standard colors for its new LED tower lights. Designed by Philips Color Kinetics, the … Continue reading
Top Energy Statistics from 2012
Wrap up 2012 with the top energy statistics from the year. It was a big year for energy efficiency with the ban of T12 fluorescent lights, the rise of natural gas, and the steady adoption of renewable energy. So here’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy, energy efficient, fluorescent, lighting, natural gas, t12
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Common Misconceptions about Lighting Retrofits
The lighting retrofit industry is quickly evolving, improving, and gaining traction. Business owners are beginning to see the benefits of upgrading their lighting systems to more efficient ones. And while you plan for energy efficient solutions next year, there are still some … Continue reading
Posted in Green News, Lighting
Tagged business, commercial buildings, fluorescent, lighting, retrofit, t12
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LED Holiday Lights Shine Brightest
It’s that time of the year again where holiday lights are strung on the roof with care. And if you’re like most Americans, you’re using lights that aren’t exactly the most energy efficient. According to the United Laboratories and the … Continue reading
Energy Efficiency is a $60 Billion Opportunity
According to a recent study by ESource, energy efficiency could become a $60 billion opportunity. The study found that businesses waste a collective $60 billion a year, or 30% of the power consumed by U.S. industrial and commercial facilities. The report … Continue reading
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Tagged energy efficiency, lighting, natural resources, renewables, retrofit
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