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California Energy Commission Offers 3% Loans for Energy Efficiency Projects

Jul 21, 2009

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…

LED + SSL

LEDs: The Revolution Will Be Illuminated

Jul 21, 2009

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…

Controls, Craig's Lighting Articles

Introduction to Fluorescent Dimming

Jul 20, 2009

Archi-Tech Magazine has published an article I wrote about fluorescent dimming. Check it out here.

Codes + Standards

ICC Plans Green Construction Code

Jul 17, 2009

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…

Education + Resources

Light Middle East Rescheduled to Fall 2010

Jul 17, 2009

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…

Controls, Lighting Industry

Philips Acquires Teletrol Systems

Jul 16, 2009

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…

Construction + Economy

Significant Downturn in Nonresidential Construction Activity Projected through 2010

Jul 16, 2009

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…

Education + Resources, LED + SSL

Architectural SSL Launches New Online Forum

Jul 15, 2009

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…

Lighting Industry

Electrical Wholesaling Ranks Top 200 Electrical Distributors

Jul 15, 2009

Electrical Wholesaling Magazine has ranked the largest 200 electrical distributors here.

Codes + Standards, Energy + Environment

New Energy Bill Would Require 30% Reduction Over Today’s Baseline Energy Codes

Jul 14, 2009

The passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES 2009) has been highly publicized for its Cap and Trade Program,…

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