January 2010

Controls, Products + Technology

Controls Friday: Litecontrol’s CS/us for Small Offices, Conference Rooms and Stairways/Corridors

The trend of integrating luminaires with lighting controls continues with CS/us (ultrasonic occupancy sensing), Litecontrol’s new solution for small offices and stairways. The luminaire-integrated CS/us pendant system is available in the company’s Arcos and Arcos ID and provides assurance that the luminaire will be switched off when the room is vacant. Light levels can be [...]

Energy + Environment

Average Commercial kWh Rate at $0.1051 in September 2009

According to the latest Department of Energy figures, the U.S. average commercial cost per kWh of electric energy to commercial end-users was 10.51 cents as of September 2009, down 2.4% from the same period in 2008. Overall, net generation in the United States dropped by 3% percent from September 2008 to September 2009. Get the [...]

Education + Resources, LED + SSL

7th Annual DOE SSL R&D Workshop to be Held Feb 2-4

The Department of Energy has announced that its “Transformations in Lighting” 2010 DOE Solid-State Lighting R&D Workshop will be held in Raleigh, NC on February 2–4, 2010. This is the seventh annual SSL R&D Workshop, which has become a real who’s who gathering of lighting researchers. The results of this workshop informs research agendas in [...]

Codes + Standards

Title 24-2008 is Now in Effect

Title 24- 2008 became effective as California’s new energy code as of January 1, 2010. Learn more about Title 24 and download it here.

Codes + Standards

LightNOW Post on New York City Energy Legislation Generating Great Debate

Some great debate and dialogue going on in my earlier post about New York City’s new legislation requiring existing buildings to upgrade their lighting. What’s your opinion? Check it out here.

Education + Resources, LED + SSL

Register Now for LEDucation IV in New York City

Registration is now open for LEDucation IV, where you can learn about solid state lighting in engaging sessions as well as see products in exhibits by more than 70 LED, OLED, microplasma and control manufacturers. The event will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2010 between 1-9PM at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York City. Click [...]

LED + SSL, Lighting Industry

Cree Announces Record Earnings

Cree released its earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010, announcing a record revenue of $199.5 million. This represents a 35% increase compared to revenue of $147.6 million reported for the second fiscal quarter last year and an 18% increase compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2010. See the complete announcement here.

Energy + Environment

DOE Projects Greater Use of Renewables and Reduced Oil Imports

The Department of Energy’s Annual Energy Outlook 2010 presents updated projections for U.S. energy consumption and production through 2035. Existing policies that stress energy efficiency and alternative fuels, together with higher energy prices, will curb energy consumption growth and shift the energy mix toward renewable fuels. Fossil fuels, however, would still provide about 78% of [...]

Products + Technology

International Dark Sky Association: Blue Light at Night Threatens Animals and People

The rapidly expanding use of bluish-white outdoor lighting such as LED and induction/fluorescent, fueled by energy savings, presents a threat to the nocturnal environment, according to the International Dark Sky Association. According to the organization, bluish light produces high levels of light pollution with significant environmental impact. Specifically, blue light has a greater tendency to [...]

Education + Resources, Events, LED + SSL

LEDucation 5 Exhibitor Floor Sold Out

The Designers Lighting Forum of New York recently announced that the exhibit floor for LEDucation 5 is completely sold out. With a confirmed presence of 87 leading manufacturers from across the world, LEDucation 5 positions itself for another record breaking year in providing its attendees with the latest in LED technology in an educational and [...]

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