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Rare earth prices surge as China tightens grip AFP via Google News Share    
Prices of rare earths have skyrocketed as China moves to consolidate the sector in order to tighten its grip over the highly coveted minerals used in high-tech products, analysts said. Prices of heavy rare earths, which are more expensive than the light elements due to their scarcity, have soared by up to five times since the start of 2011. Those of light rare earths have meanwhile jumped by two to three times during the same period. More US Department of Energy SSL Market Introduction Workshop — July 12-14 NAILD Share
Solid-state lighting product performance continues to vary widely. As more high-performance, high-efficiency SSL products flood the market, what do buyers and specifiers need to know to make informed choices? How can lighting professionals help accelerate adoption and enable consumers to realize significant energy savings? Join the U.S. Department of Energy and other leading voices for efficiency at the sixth annual DOE SSL Market Introduction Workshop, July 12-14, in Seattle. More Staying ahead of the curve The BOMA Magazine via FMLink Share
Commercial real estate's environmental footprint is a big one: The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that our nation's buildings contribute 20 percent of all U.S. greenhouse emissions. Commercial buildings are among the nation's biggest energy consumers, and energy use is the single largest operating expense in commercial buildings. So, perhaps, it comes as no surprise that when legislators and regulators start looking for ways to reduce energy use and cut emissions, commercial real estate is a target. More Less expensive solar cells based on rare earth elements Solar Novus Today Share
NUtech Ventures and Rare Earth Solar have announced an exclusive license agreement involving technology that replaces the typical semiconductor materials now used in solar cells with rare earth elements. "This is not a spin off of what currently exists; it truly is a completely new material system," said Allen Kruse, CEO of Rare Earth Solar. More EPA provides guidance for LM-80 reports in Energy Star submissions LEDs Magazine Share
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is developing guidance regarding lumen-maintenance performance data used to support the Energy Star qualification of LED-based lamps and luminaires. Specifically this relates to test reports, for LED packages, LED arrays and LED modules. More Annual global survey shows energy efficiency, green building reaching new heights FMLink Share
Rising energy prices, government incentives and enhanced public image are driving energy efficiency in buildings to new heights as a growing number of building owners race to reduce energy consumption, according to the fifth annual global Energy Efficiency Indicator survey. The researchers noted that buildings account for 42 percent of global energy usage. More Deep energy retrofit Metropolis Share
Recently, Castle Square Apartments (a 1960s, 192-unit, midrise tower of low-income housing in Boston) became the nation's "largest and most aggressive energy savings project of its kind." By reusing the existing housing complex and conducting a deep energy retrofit as part of the renovation, Castle Square's goal is to cut energy use by 72 percent. More 4 trends in distribution in the second half of 2011 Modern Distribution Management Share
Modern Distribution Management recently spoke with distributors across many sectors. From these discussions, four key trends emerged that are driving the distribution industry in the second half of 2011 and will likely continue to change the landscape through 2012. Of course, trends vary based on company, and geographic or product market. But these trends seem to go across sectors and were often mentioned. More Will we ever be the same again? Recovering from a workplace shake-up Refresh Leadership Share
When you have a close-knit workplace team, you become like family to one another. So, when someone leaves, it can cause morale and productivity to drop. But, as a leader, you can help your employees deal with the loss, move on and re-bond. More |
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