Scientists have developed an efficient new way to convert methane into methanol at room temperature. The technique could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide a much cleaner way to make green fuels.
David Shiller
Will Electric Vehicle Charging Change The Energy Efficiency Game?
Disruptive lighting technology consultant Peter Brown, recently wrote an interesting article in US Lighting Trends, about the potential of EV chargers to change the energy efficient buildings industry.
DOE Estimates Linear Fluorescent Lamp Shipments Dropped 85% Between 2015 & 2022, Heading For 98% Drop By 2026
On May 31st, 2022, the US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Determination that it does not intend to amend efficiency standards for General Service Fluorescent Lamps (GSFL). On July 11th, 2022, DOE held a webinar presenting its rationale.
Product Monday: The Esterno Cristallo Collection Beautifies With Outdoor Crystal & LED Wall Sconces
Allegri Crystal by Kalco Lighting has introduced its Esterno Cristallo Collection of outdoor wall sconces for commercial and residential applications. The collection combines beautiful Firenze crystal with LED technology and features Firenze crystal encased in a matte black frame, crafted from stainless steel, for elegant outdoor aesthetics and long-term performance.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
Vermont First State To Ban 4’ Fluorescent Tubes, But Probably Not The Last
Vermont is the first state in the U.S. to ban 4′ fluorescent linear lamps.
Energy + Environment, Lighting Industry
NAILD & Its Sustainable Lighting Committee Issue Open Letter About Integrated LED Luminaires
The National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) and its sustainable lighting committee recently published an open letter, detailing a list of concerns with integrated LED luminaires and a set of recommendations for the industry.
Innovative Outdoor Lighting Design Nominated For Award
A bat ‘superhighway’ with specially tuned lighting has been nominated for a Build Back Better Award., a London-based awards program.
Controls, Products + Technology
Product Monday: Toggled iQ – Networked Lighting Controls With Sophisticated Simplicity
At LightFair (LFI). David met with Dan Hollenkamp, COO of Toggled. Dan provided a product demonstration of their advanced, yet simple, wireless networked lighting control system, Toggled iQ.
Controls, Interviews + Opinion
John Arthur Wilson Interview: Better Bricks Wireless Lighting Controls Guide
David recently had the pleasure of interviewing John Arthur Wilson, a lighting control and utility rebate consultant, about his 2021 market research into wireless lighting controls. That research resulted in a learning guide that can be used to support basic education around wireless trends in lighting. The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) has published that document on their Better Bricks website, available to the public.
Energy + Environment, Lighting Design
The Urgent Need For Resilient Lighting
Resilient lighting can survive and operate during and after natural and man-made disasters. Don’t confuse “resilient lighting” with 90-minute emergency lighting, which is designed to get people out of buildings. Resilient lighting is designed to operate for days – or even weeks – after disasters and is part of a larger Resilient Buildings trend.
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