The Department of Energy has released revised competition requirements for the L Prize–the DOE-sponsored technology competition aimed at producing solid-state lighting products that can replace the common light bulb. The revised competition requirements include updates in several key areas, including 1) a specification for chromaticity, which compliments the existing specification for correlated color temperature, and [...]
Up to $24 million in loan funds from the California Energy Commission are available at a new low 3% interest rate for energy cost saving projects on a first-come, first-served basis. (The new rate applies to loans made on or after July 9, 2009, and ends when a new notice is issued; it cannot be [...]
Here’s my lead editorial from the July issue of Illuminate, which you may find interesting: This year’s Lightfair International in New York City was memorable for many things, but topping the list in my mind is how LED products and standards swept the Lightfair Innovation Awards. Calculite Solid-State Downlights by Philips Lightolier, a family of [...]
Archi-Tech Magazine has published an article I wrote about fluorescent dimming. Check it out here.
The International Code Council recently announced that it has launched the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) initiative, which will reduce energy usage and the carbon footprint of commercial buildings. Entitled “IGCC: Safe and Sustainable by the Book,” the initiative is committed to develop a model code focused on new and existing commercial buildings. It will [...]
Epoc Messe Frankfurt GmbH, based in Dubai, has announced that Light Middle East–the region’s leading lighting trade show and conference, which was to be held at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from September 27-29, 2009–is being rescheduled for Fall 2010. More here.
Royal Philips Electronics has announced that it has acquired Teletrol Systems Inc., a supplier of integrated solutions for simultaneous multi-site management of lighting and energy usage. The Teletrol product portfolio will strengthen Philips’ range of sophisticated control solutions for institutional customers, including the networked management of lighting and environment facilities, including heating and air conditioning. [...]
Feeling the effects of the struggling overall U.S. economy, nonresidential construction spending is expected to decrease by 16% in 2009 and drop by another almost 12% in 2010 in inflation-adjusted terms. Commercial projects will see the most significant decrease in activity. In contrast, most institutional building categories are expected to see much more modest declines [...]
Architectural SSL Magazine has launched SSL Interactive, a blog about solid-state lighting for buildings. Content will include product and project reviews, technical data and other stories. Be sure to see the “Rules” page if you are interested in contributing. There was a typo in the URL, which has been corrected.
Electrical Wholesaling Magazine has ranked the largest 200 electrical distributors here.
