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2009-07-01 Architect's Guide to Glass

AAMA Discusses Green Building Survey Results; Continues R&D for Green Fenestration Certification Program

The American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) shared its initial Green Building Survey results at the AAMA National Summer Conference in Minneapolis.

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2009-07-01 PR Web

U.S. Lags Behind G8 Nations in Growing Clean Energy Economy, Reducing Emissions

G8 Climate Scorecard Shows U.S. Has Much Catching Up To Do, says WWF During debate on the energy and climate bill in the House of Representatives last Friday, opponents of the legislation demanded that other countries first step up to the plate It is time for the U...

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2009-07-01 GreenSource

GreenSource - International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Now in the Works

Code officials could see a new universal regulatory framework to guide the design and construction of green commercial buildings by the end of next year.

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2009-07-01 DiGiTAL50.com

Research and Markets: Clean Technology Series: Global Energy Efficient Lighting Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015

- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/resea rch/a516a7/clean_technology_s) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "Clean Technology Series: Global Energy Efficient Lighting Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015" to their offering.

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2009-07-01 BostonHerald.com

Plans, results light the way for Veda Clark - BostonHerald.com

Veda Clark is a woman with a plan. Always with a plan. Early in her career, she set the goal of becoming a member of a senior management team by the age of 35 in order to run a company at 45.

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2009-07-01 Clean Edge

DOE Launches New Energy Efficiency Efforts, Announces Lighting Standards

President Barack Obama and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu recently announced actions to promote energy efficiency and save American consumers billions of dollars per year.

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2009-06-30 Architectural Record

Doors

A door isnt one single product, but a kit of parts working together. In this product feature, we present some innovative components, including a sleek handle, Victorian-inspired glass, an ADA-compliant sill, and greener skins, cores, and trim.

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2009-06-30 The Buffalo News (AP)

Obama pitches new lighting standards in bid to save energy

WASHINGTON Aiming to keep the focus on climate change legislation, President Obama put a plug in for administration efforts to make lamps and lighting equipment use less energy.

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2009-06-29 DOE

DOE Releases Revised L Prize Competition Requirements

The U.S. Department of Energy has released revised competition requirements for the L Prize, the first government-sponsored technology competition designed to accelerate development of high-quality, high-efficiency solid-state lighting (SSL) products to replace the common light bulb.

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2009-06-29 Reuters Special Coverage News

Zumtobel full-year earnings plunge, outlook bad

* Full-year EBIT drops 36 pct on forex and recession * Warns on outlook, no recovery before 2010 * No dividend VIENNA, June 29 (Reuters) - Austrian lighting equipment maker Zumtobel (ZUMV.

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2009-06-27 News Blaze

Landmark Energy Legislation Supports Bill to Create Jobs and Protect Environment

Congressman Sestak Helps Pass Landmark Energy Legislation Supports bill to create jobs and protect environment Washington, DC - Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) voted for legislation that will help make possible a greener, more sustainable economy, address the moral imperative to reduce the human impact on...

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2009-06-26 Business Exchange

US government lending could support $250bn of renewables projects

With the distressed capital markets currently reluctant to provide extensive funds for renewable energy projects, the US Department of Energy (DOE) is committed to temporarily providing financial support for mature technologies, officials said.

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2009-06-25 Hotels Magazine

Lofty renovation for Sears Tower; Skyscraper work to cost $350 mil., new hotel planned

Sears Tower is "going green" while keeping its attire of basic black. The owners plan a rooftop-to-plaza renovation to conserve energy and boost financial performance.

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2009-06-25 Congoo

Growing Awareness on Energy Efficiency, Technological Advancements, and Burgeoning

MUMBAI, India, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Although premature and unregulated, the lighting controls and systems market in India witnessed strong growth until recently.

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2009-06-23 NashuaTelegraph.com

Maine bulb law first in country

Manufacturers must provide recycling for...

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2009-06-23 Light Board

Lighting Controls Association Offers New Online Course on LED Lighting Control

The Lighting Controls Association (LCA) is pleased to announce that EE300: Lighting Control of LEDs has been added to the Associations popular online Education Express distance education courses.

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2009-06-22 City Biz List

Rick Leaman Named President and CEO of OSRAM SYLVANIA

Charlie Jerabek Transitions to Vice Chairman DANVERS, Mass., June 22 -- Lighting manufacturer OSRAM SYLVANIA today named Rick Leaman as president and CEO, effective Oct.

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2009-06-22 Buildings.com

Lighting Control for Existing Buildings

As building owners shift their resources from new construction to upgrading existing buildings, lighting will be a target for energy-efficiency improvements because theyre profitable: The average lighting upgrade generates a payback of 2.

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2009-06-22 Xconomy

Are Government and Utilities the New Sexy Destinations for MBAs?

Im sure some of you have heard a version of this quote before: In the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, large families in the U.S. sent their fifth or sixth child to work for the government or a utility company under the assumption that the later the child was born the less intelligent he/she was.

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2009-06-20 FacilitiesNet

USGBC Harmonizes Credits in LEED 2009

June 2009 USGBCs actions seek to address the way a series of changes to its rating systems has affected commercial and institutional buildings in the last decade.

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2009-06-19 VOA News - Khmer

Lighting Scheme Has No Affect on Temples: Council

Council Minister Sok An told the National Assembly Friday that a system of outdoor lighting at the Angkor Wat temples will not hurt the ancient structures and could be a boon to tourism.

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2009-06-19 Hospitality Design

New Guide Teaches Hotels How to Go Green

By Allison Shafir A new book promises to make saving energy easy at hotels. The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Highway Lodging, published by ASHRAE, is targeted toward architects, engineers, and contractors of hotels, providing the steps necessary to achieve 30 percent energy savings over minimum code...

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2009-06-18 AI Architect

AIA, NBI Partner on Energy Saving Code Revisions

Revision to IECC could reduce consumption up to 25...

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2009-06-18 WCTV.com

Energy-saving bulbs light up recycling puzzle

More states are moving to establish safe recycling programs and address the mercury content of the popular curly, compact fluorescent light bulbs. The bulbs, known as CFLs, generally use less power than incandescent light bulbs.

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2009-06-17 BDC Network

New book provides energy efficiency guidance for hotels

Building Design and Construction When visiting your next hotel this summer, check to see if energy efficiency is on the amenities list. If its not, it should be.

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2009-06-17 Current

AMA officially supports LIGHT POLLUTION REDUCTION

The American Medical Association, AMA, has officially approved the following lighting resolutions. These resolutions are now official AMA Policy: Resolutions approved June 15, 2009 by the American Medical Association RESOLVED That our AMA advocate that all future outdoor lighting be of energy efficient...

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2009-06-17 The Resort Trades

New Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for Hotels

ATLANTA When visiting your next hotel this summer, check to see if energy efficiency is on the amenities list. If its not, it should be. Recommendations on achieving 30 percent energy savings over minimum code requirements are contained in the newly published Advanced Energy Design Guide for Highway...

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2009-06-17 eMediaWorld.com

Octus Energy Partners With California Lighting Technology Center in Support of the "California Smart Lighting Initiative"

DAVIS, CA--(eMediaWorld - June 16, 2009) - Octus Energy (OTCBB: OCTI) today announced it is joining the California Lighting Technology Center's (CLTC) California Smart Lighting Initiative.

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2009-06-16 Fox23.com

Billboards Too Bright?

You may have seen them driving around town. They're flashy billboards, which are actually LED screens, and some viewers emailed us, concerned they could be a big distraction drivers.

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2009-06-16 Light Board

BULBRITE Donates Hundreds of CFLs To Peace House Shelters Of the New York Asian Women's Center

MOONACHIE, NEW JERSEY--- BULBRITE has donated hundreds of compact fluorescent light bulbs to Peace House, a New York City-based emergency shelter operated by the New York Asian Women's Center (NYAWC).

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2009-06-16 NEMA

NEMA, AASHTO, and ITE Release NTCIP 8007 v01 Testing and Conformity Assessment Documentation within NTCIP Standards Publications

(ROSSLYN, Va.)The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) have published National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP)8007 v01 Testing and...

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2009-06-15 Science Daily

Most Efficient And Stable Source Of Pure White Light Ever Achieved

Researchers are reporting the first use of a fundamentally new approach in the quest to snare the Holy Grail of the lighting industry: An LED (light-emitting diode) those ultra-efficient, long-lived light sources that emits pure white light.

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2009-06-15 Electronic Contractor

NEMA Offers Free Lighting Renovations Checklist and Guide to Facility Executives

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is helping American building owners and operators begin the process of reducing costs and saving energy with a renovation checklist and guide covering all aspects for renovation and upgrades.

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2009-06-15 PRLog

National Daylight Appreciation Day Shines Light On Daylighting Practices

Celebrate the Longest Day of Sunlight Outdoors and Indoors On June...

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2009-06-15 BDC Network

U.S. Treasury Announces 30% Grant Incentive for Renewable Energy Projects

By Grant Gable Daylightings approval as a renewable energy technology Under EPACT 2005 amendment in January, 2008 may cause the art of daylighting to become mainstream.

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2009-06-15 Congoo

Green Lighting Campaign Urges DOE to Reduce Mercury, Adopt Stronger Lighting-Efficiency...

Green Lighting Campaign Urges DOE to Reduce Mercury, Adopt Stronger Lighting-Efficiency Standards WASHINGTON, June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Green Lighting Campaign submitted comments in response to the US Department of Energy's (DOE's) proposed Energy Conservation Standards for Gener.

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2009-06-14 News Guide

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives to Present at National ASLA Meeting

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives to Present at National ASLA Meeting Outdoor Lighting Perspectives, Landscape Lighting Franchise Expert, Chosen to Speak at ASLA Annual Meeting, American Society of Landscape Architects Richmond, VA June 14, 2009 -- Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), a leader in residential...

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2009-06-14 Nano TechWire

Researchers are reporting the first use of a fundamentally new approach in the quest to snare the Holy Grail of the lighting industry

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