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LED Light direct from the source… the Sun
by Dan Carazo
Thanks to solar-powered LED lighting, colleges, universities, hospitals and major corporations are going off grid. More
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Dakota Supply Group is now a USGBC member. A Bombard Electric executive (a 3rd-generation electrician) testifies before members of Congress. And the daughter of an electrical contractor writes bad stuff about CFLs. Also in Green Channel: Lutron lauds the New York Times building's performance; a movie about a green building and the tradesmen who built it; and More
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If renewable energy gets a break from the political and financial establishments, a researcher from Finland claims, by the year 2050 the world could get 40% of its electricity from wind, solar, and you-name-it. Also in Eco-Power: A national renewable energy standard is under discussion; what's it all about? Plus: A VT feed-in tariff, a MD clean energy park, and much More
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How do you get businesses to pay more attention to how much energy they are wasting? Pit them all against one another – and then reward the winner with a lot of business (courtesy of The Carrotmob). The case study presented is on greener lighting! Also Efficient: ENERGY STAR, a new building performance program from BOMA, an award for the U. of California at Davis, and "Mission Verde" in San Antonio. More.
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Sure, the Sierra Club is a non-profit, but it recently launched a website that combines its "passion" for things green with . . . profit motive! What will it do for you? It can help you to "decarbonize your abode," according to Grist. Other Sustenance: The controversy over whether buildings can be made more efficient gets some coverage; an assessment of the green building materials market; and More
 A huge inventory is only as good as the front line who delivers it. Each of our product experts averages over 20 years electrical sales experience backed by huge warehouse inventories in New Jersey, Texas and Louisiana. See our products at www.allcurrent.com.
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How high will electricity rates go in the future? Five years from now, most respondents (nearly 40%) to a survey (conducted by a management consulting firm) think the increase will be on the order of 11% to 20%. Other Green bits: Global oil use; LEED exam prep; Asia/Pacific energy use to double North America’s by 2030; the Greenbuild show is, actually, er, green; and More
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| P&S DECORATOR ROTARY DIMMERS
 A contemporary look with smooth, ergonomic operation and full-range dimming. LED-illuminated knob indicates lighting level, and snap-in LED module option offers easy location in the dark. Slim design leaves more room in the box; screw-pressure-plate backwiring speeds installation, ensuring solid electrical connections. Dehumming Fan Speed Controls available. 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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