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Intelligent lighting controls market will double in size to $2.6 billion by 2016 International Business Times Share     Though lighting represents about 17.5 percent of all global electricity consumption, only a small percentage of the lighting in commercial buildings is controlled by anything other than an on/off switch. Intelligent lighting controls enable the lighting system to react to the actual conditions in a space. According to a new report from Pike Research, the intelligent lighting controls market is experiencing strong growth, and the cleantech market intelligence firm forecasts that global revenue for lighting controls will increase from $1.3 billion to $2.6 billion by 2016. More Lighting Facts — a decade of change NAILD Share
This will be a decade of change for the lighting industry. LED technology is improving at a rapid pace, the new minimum efficiency standards for light bulbs will come into effect in 2012, and the Federal Trade Commission recently released guidelines for a new consumer label for medium, screw-based bulbs. The following overview will help buyers navigate these changes so they can select products that meet consumer expectations. Lighting Facts retail partners can find the latest information about these and other government and industry lighting developments at www.lightingfacts.com. Osram to spark lighting mergers and acquisitions after Siemens spin-off Reuters Share
Lighting group Osram will pursue takeovers and alliances once it is spun out of German conglomerate Siemens in an initial public offering. Osram, the world's No. 2 player in the $56-64 billion lighting market after Philips, will be listed as part of a revamp of Siemens, Europe's biggest engineering company. Siemens plans to sell off just over 50 percent of Osram. It is looking to complete the flotation in the latter part of 2011 and will remain a major long-term shareholder. More Green retrofits to realize ROI Facilities Management Journal Share
Trends in the construction industry and in corporate social responsibility are converging simultaneously, making retrofitting an attractive option for building and facility managers. Aging buildings from the 1980s are beginning to need upgrades and renovations in order to stay competitive with newer, green buildings. When considering the payback of retrofitting a building, it is beneficial to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis. Lifecycle cost analysis identifies which high-performance building systems will save money over the life of a project, despite their higher initial cost — allowing the owners to invest in long-term performance. More LEDs play an increasingly vital role in life science applications LEDs Magazine Share
While LEDs are now widely recognized as emerging light sources for general illumination, it turns out that LED lighting can also enable a broad range of life science applications. A new article in a medical journal has documented that LED lighting can enhance the rehabilitation process for patients that have suffered traumatic brain injury. It can also improve skin conditions and perhaps even provide vital vitamin D. Moreover, ultraviolet LEDs can help detect cell necrosis. More Small firm owners still waiting for recovery TheStreet Share
Small business owners have yet to experience the recovery some experts are pointing to this year, according to results from Discover Financial's Small Business Watch. Three months into year, some small business owners see the direction of the economy worsening and the climate for their businesses declining over the past two months. Discover's monthly index, which gauges economic confidence, dropped to 86.5 in March, down from 90.2 in February. More Top 3 retirement plans for small business Forbes Share
Just get a 401(k) and go, right? Well, maybe. There are quite a few different retirement options out there and many specifically designed for small businesses. Three options stand out depending on what you want to accomplish with your plan and how much flexibility you need. More |
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