Dan Mellinger, PE, LC, Lighting Strategy Manager for Efficiency Vermont, recently published a whitepaper that discusses the future of commercial efficiency programs and LED lighting. It addresses the significant opportunity that remains, despite years of fluorescent upgrades, and the importance of controls and design. Check it out here.
Energy + Environment
LEED Version 4 Approved by USGBC
With 86% of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) voting to approve, LEED v4 will be launched at Greenbuild in November 2013. USGBC will allow projects to register for either LEED 2009 or LEED v4 until June 1, 2015, after which LEED v4 will be required. ENGINEERING NEWS-RECORD has the story here.
2012 CEE Report Demonstrates Importance of Efficiency
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) recently released its 2012 Annual Industry Report, painting the most complete picture of energy efficiency and demand response program activity available in one place. Based on a survey collecting budget, expenditure, and impact data, the report covers both gas and electric demand side management in the United States and [...]
Philips Named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which administers the ENERGY STAR program, recently named Philips Lighting as Partner of the Year. Philips released 269 ENERGY STAR-qualified products in 2012, an increase of 84% over the prior year. Eighty-eight of these were new LED products, including an LED equivalent for the 75W incandescent bulb. Philips was [...]
2013 Rebate Programs Have Started
According to BriteSwitch, LLC, a majority of utilities and energy efficiency organizations have released their rebate programs for 2013, with incentives for energy-efficient commercial lighting covering about 70% of the United States. A common thread is T12 rebates have been removed or the amounts reduced, while LED rebates are expanding. The number of LED rebate [...]
California Lighting Efficiency Programs Save 285,000 kW Since 2010
The California Public Utilities Commission recently published a fact sheet regarding the success of the state’s 2010-2011 energy efficiency program by sector (lighting, HVAC, commercial, and residential), as outlined in the CPUC’s recently released report, 2010-2011 Energy Efficiency Annual Progress and Evaluation Report. (If the print on the fact sheet is too small, click here [...]
Fifth Public Comment Period Open for Update to USGBC’s LEED Green Building Program
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently announced the opening of the fifth public comment period for the proposed update to its LEED green building program. The comment period, which will close on December 10, enables the building community to view the most recent draft of the rating systems and provide comments where any substantive [...]
AIA Energy Modeling Guide
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) offers a guide to integrating energy modeling throughout the building design process. Get it here.
Energy + Environment, Research
Johnson Controls Survey Finds Global Energy Management Interest Reaches All-Time High
Eighty-five percent of building owners and operators globally depend on energy management to drive operational efficiency, according to the 2012 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator, a global survey of 3,500 building owners and operators. This represents a 34-point increase in the last two years. Energy cost savings and financial incentives are leading this shift, but [...]
Utility Energy Efficiency Programs Experienced Rapid Growth Over Last 10 Years
Energy efficiency programs have been helping electric utility customers reduce and manage their energy costs for 30 years or more in many states. Born out of the energy crises of the 1970s, these customer programs have grown and matured to become a low-cost, high-value energy resource for electric utilities and their customers. Three Decades and [...]
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