Energy Management & Lighting

Energy efficiency and management, lighting, daylighting, LEDs, CFLs, alternative energy (including solar, wind, geothermal, and others), smart buildings, and other key issues related energy usage are examined here.



WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Chocolate Power!

Electric power production in New Hampshire got a little bit greener this month—and the air may even smell a little bit sweeter—thanks to a collaboration between Public Service of New Hampshire (PSNH) and premium chocolate maker Lindt USA.

Services & Maintenance: Data Center Energy Efficiency

Contributor Steve Yellen writes about how the interconnection of facility and technology concerns in this space require a comprehensive approach.

Data Center Energy Efficiencies

Siemens recently conducted a survey of Fortune 2000 companies on this topic.

FM Frequency: A New Regulatory “Environment”

TFM Columnist Jeff Crane ponders the debate on how legislation should be used to direct reductions in carbon dioxide emissions.

Energy Focused Coalition Expands Membership

The Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG) has announced four new member companies.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Kilowatts From Carcasses (don't read this while eating)

Local schools in a small English town are part of a 12 month trial of a sustainable biodiesel made from vegetable oil and rendered animal fat.

WEIRD WEDNESDAY: Kilowatts From Carcasses (don’t read this while eating)

Local schools in a small English town are part of a 12 month trial of a sustainable biodiesel made from vegetable oil and rendered animal fat.

NEMA Supports Obama’s Call for National Efficiency Standards

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is supporting President Obama’s February 5, 2009 announcement on the importance of national energy efficiency standards for consumer...

NEMA Supports Obama's Call for National Efficiency Standards

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is supporting President Obama’s February 5, 2009 announcement on the importance of national energy efficiency standards for consumer...

The HVAC Factor: HCFC Phase Outs On The Way

Guest Contributor Colleen Hughes explains how the manufacture of a commonly used refrigerant will cease at the end of 2009.

Nation’s Infrastructure: Barely Passing

Decades of underfunding and inattention have jeopardized the ability of our nation’s infrastructure to support our economy and facilitate our way of life. On...

EPRI to Study Adding Carbon Capture To Existing Coal Power Plants

Project will evaluate retrofitting capture systems at five diverse sites.

First Higher Ed Contract Under Clinton Climate Initiative Signed

Lee College has entered into an energy savings performance contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. to perform energy retrofits on its campus in Baytown, TX.

LonMark Collaborating With GreenLink Alliance

The partnership provides a platform for LonMark’s work in with open and interoperable standards and GreenLink’s mission to expand tax incentives for the use of intelligent control technology in existing buildings.

Energy Efficiency Programs Can Reduce Growth in Consumption By 22%

According to EPRI, two decades are needed to achieve savings goal.

Encelium Technologies Recognized By Frost & Sullivan

The company has been awarded the North American Green Lighting Controls Market 2008 Emerging Company of the Year Award.

NYC's First Commercial Net Metered Solar PV System In Operation

In August 2008, New York State Governor David A. Paterson signed legislation to expand the state's net metering laws to non-residential customers.

E-Mon’s Green Class Submeter Wins Innovative Product Award

California's 6th annual Flex Your Power Competition gives Green Class Meter top honors.

E-Mon's Green Class Submeter Wins Innovative Product Award

California's 6th annual Flex Your Power Competition gives Green Class Meter top honors.

A Founder of Clean Air-Cool Planet To Be Named To DOE

Susan F. Tierney was assistant secretary of energy for policy in the Clinton administration and more recently an energy and economics consultant with the Boston-based Analysis Group.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

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