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T5 and T8 Tee Off on HID Lighting
by Dan Carazo
HID Lighting, long the first choice for many Industrial applications, is taking it on the chin from newer more energy-efficient T5 and T8 Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasts. More
Going Green Inside & Out
Electrical Distributors and Carbon Footprinting? Really?
by Jerry Yudelson
Awareness of carbon footprinting has been growing rapidly. Distributors beware – many companies expect they will be subject to cap-and-trade regulatory requirements within the next five to ten years...and you could be next. More
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Green is officially everywhere now. From a green version of Power over Ethernet to Hilton’s carpet to NECA’s student chapter at Bowling Green State University. Even Sound & Video Contractor has found a way to get in on the act! But to avoid getting carried away, a negative item (questioning the value of spending money to get greener schools) is included. More
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Do you remember fuel cells? They are another alternative energy technology, but not quite renewable. The government hasn’t forgotten: It’s providing $41.9 million in research funding. Also in Eco Power: Which humongous beverage company is getting involved in "the Greening of the Nation’s Capital?" More
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It appears that research on green is as hot as the trend itself. Featured here: The 3rd annual survey from Johnson Controls and an ACEEE report on how valuable semiconductors have been in making the U.S. more efficient (and how important they will continue to be). Also in Energy Efficiency: Which big city mayor is pushing EE legislation for his burg? More
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It might be counter-intuitive, but businesses of all sizes are (yes, even in this recession-or-worse economy) jumping on the green bandwagon. They’re not holding back, either; according to various "culture shock" items here. Also in Sustainability: When a green power buying group set a goal of buying 1,000 mW back in 2000, maybe you thought they were blowing smoke. They got there early! More
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Consumer/voter research finds that the green elements of the stimulus plan are more popular than . . . the stimulus plan itself! Plus, consumers in three big countries like green now more than they did pre-recession. Other Green Data Points include reduced costs for electric city buses. More
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| P&S LS SERIES DIMMERS
 P&S Decorator Slide Dual Dimmers, Preset Dimmers with Independent Switch, and Preset Single Pole/3-way Dual Fan Speed/Dimmers make energy savings stylish. For a locator light, install a TradeMaster Snap-In Light Module. Available in preset and non-preset models with no de-rating when ganged; no break-away fins. Visit www.passandseymour.com/lightingcontrols
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| TEDDICO LIGHTING PRODUCTS
 TEDDICO now offers Vaportight light fixtures in energy saving 42 watt fluorescent and HID up to 70 watts MH and 150 watts HPS. Constructed of a die cast aluminum for rugged durability, tempered clear glass globe and is fully gasketed to seal out moisture. Available in pendent, ceiling and wall mount versions. More info
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| GFF SERIES LIGHTING FIXTURES
 Engineered Products Company has introduced the GFF Series™ Linear Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures certified by NSF International and has a NEMA 6P and IP67 Enclosure Rating. These dust- and moisture-resistant fixtures are suitable for use in wet locations and provides protection to the fixture’s internal components, especially where wash-down to the lighting fixtures is required. The acrylic diffuser withstands breakage typically caused by high-power pressure washers and the labor saving mounting brackets simplifies installation for the contractor.
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