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Cree Announces Record Revenue of $234.1 Million for Its Third Quarter of Fiscal 2010

Apr 21, 2010

LED leader Cree has announced record revenue of $234.1 million for its third quarter of fiscal 2010, ended March 28, 2010. This represents a 78% increase compared to revenue of…

Energy + Environment

Electricity Prices Are Declining

Apr 20, 2010

The Department of Energy released the April Electric Power Monthly Report today reflecting January data. Highlights: • In January 2010, total electric power generation in the United States increased 1.4%…

Lighting Industry

IESNYC Volunteer Drive Introduction Meeting to be Held April 26, 2010

Apr 20, 2010

Don’t forget to register for the first Annual IESNYC Volunteer Drive. Spaces are limited and registration closes April 21. Come spend an evening with the New York Section of the…

Construction + Economy

aReturnonDesign.com, New Website Dedicated to Discussing Architecture’s Role in Achieving Business Goals, Launches

Apr 20, 2010

In response to growing conversation around architecture’s role in achieving project business goals and an economy that demands it, aReturnOnDesign.com has launched. The website will play host to a community…

LED + SSL

CALiPER Testing Suggests Efficacy, Color Improving in Some LED Products

Apr 20, 2010

In its Jan/Feb 2010 issue, Architectural SSL published an article I authored about Round 9 of CALiPER testing (October 2009) covering 30 recessed downlights, 2×2 flat panel luminaires and troffers,…

LED + SSL

Transcript of Press Conference by Rudy Provoost, CEO of Philips, at Light + Building

Apr 19, 2010

Below is a transcript of a press conference given by Rudy Provoost, CEO of Philips Lighting, at Light + Building 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany, Monday, April 12, 2010. Stating a…

LED + SSL

DOE Launches Municipal Consortium on LED Street Lights

Apr 19, 2010

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Seattle City Light has been selected to lead a national effort to guide municipalities in evaluating LED street lights. Edward Smalley…

LED + SSL

LED Indoor and Parking Lot and Area Lighting Not Ready for The U.S. Air Force

Apr 19, 2010

Last Friday, I received a copy of an Engineering Technical Letter from the U.S. Air Force that states that LED luminaires are not allowed for outdoor parking lot and area…

Construction + Economy

26 States Add Construction Jobs in March

Apr 19, 2010

Construction employment expanded in 26 states and the District of Columbia between February and March 2010, yet only Arkansas and North Dakota have more construction workers than they did a…

Construction + Economy

Construction Proceeding on WTC Memorial Pools

Apr 19, 2010

Work is proceeding briskly to complete the reflecting pools at the site of the World Trade Center attacks in time for September 11, 2011, the tenth anniversary of the attacks.…

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