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2008-10-08
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Philips and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Join Forces to Improve Energy Efficiency in Buildings
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands & BERKELEY, Calif.-(Business Wire)-October 8, 2008 - Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) today announced that they have signed an agreement to jointly research new energy-efficiency solutions for buildings.
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2008-10-08
PM Engineer
Congress Extends Energy Tax Incentives through Economic Recovery Package
With the passage of the economic recovery package by Congress last week, banks arent the only ones relieved; proponents of energy efficiency efforts are as well.
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2008-10-08
Kansas City Business Journal
Acuity Brands to cut 800 jobs, annual profit flat
Acuity Brands Inc.s profit was flat in fiscal 2008, and the company reported plans to cut 800 jobs as it consolidates certain plants. The Atlanta-based lighting products company had net income of $148.
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2008-10-07
FacilitiesNet
Installing and Commissioning a Lighting System
Staying involved throughout construction is important to help the contractor with questions that may arise. Lighting locations are very important and should be verified during an early walk-through.
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2008-10-07
FacilitiesNet
Installing and Commissioning a Lighting System
Staying involved throughout construction is important to help the contractor with questions that may arise. Lighting locations are very important and should be verified during an early walk-through.
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2008-10-07
FacilitiesNet
Choosing a Design Philosophy for the Lighting System
If there is any silver lining to the continued rising cost of energy, it may be that the ROI for lighting upgrades is improving. Better returns make it easier now to get the CFO on board with budget requests.
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2008-10-07
Utility Products
Managing the Fiber Optic Network Installation Project
By Jim Hayes Installing a municipal traffic control system Managing a fiber optic installation can be the easiest part of the project if the design and planning has been done thoroughly and a competent contractor chosen, or, if not, the hardest.
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2008-10-07
Troy Record
RPI goal: Build a better light bulb
RPI goal: Build a better light bulb Email to a friendPost a CommentPrinter-friendly Mike McMahon - The Record. Shirley Ann Jackson, president of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Monday announces a new research center on the Troy campus funded by a $18.
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2008-10-06
Market Wire
Get a Deep Insight Into the World Lighting Fixtures Market
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Oct. 6, 2008) - Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Home goods industry is available in its catalogue.
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2008-10-06
The New York Times
A Little Less Light
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2008-10-05
Asbury Park Press
Outdoor light pollution disrupts sleep and wastes energy
For months, a bright yellow light in a small playground shined in Richard Gottko's Berkeley home along Barnegat Bay, annoying him.It's 'not like a street light that shines down,' said Gottko, 62, a retired project manager who also has a house in Edison.
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2008-10-03
NEMA
NEMA Praises Congress in Passing the Economic Rescue Package; Energy Efficiency
(ROSSLYN, Va.)The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today praised the House of Representatives for passing the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, H.
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2008-10-02
NBC11
Postmaster General Vows to Deliver Energy Conservation
WASHINGTON, DC -- Postmaster General John Potter today showed the greener side of the U.S. Postal Service at an event to increase awareness and create results for energy conservation.
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2008-10-01
Custome Home Online
Lighting Controls for Home Theaters
"How to Create a True Home Theater Experience with Lighting Controls," a white paper released by the Home Lighting Control Alliance and available online here, discusses the special demands placed on lighting and lighting controls in home theaters.
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2008-10-01
NEMA
NEMA and NGLIA Cheer New ENERGY STARĀ® Program for Solid State Lighting
(Rosslyn, Va.) October 1, 2008 The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Next Generation Lighting Industry Alliance (NGLIA) welcomed the September 30 announcement by the U.
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