The findings of a study by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have highlighted the huge benefits that can be reaped by making a switch to energy-efficient lighting. Using Africa as a case study, the report notes that if Kenya ...
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Durham Castle and Cathedral has been given a makeover and is now illuminated by LED lighting, following a £600,000 project. The county council paid for the lights, which illuminate the iconic buildings that together form Durham's ...
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THE move by the Malaysian Government to phase out the use of incandescent lights or "round bulbs" is seen as a positive move by many, not only for its environmental significance but also the business benefits for manufacturers of light ...
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Facilities Managers or supervisors looking for incentives to kick off energy efficient lighting projects in 2013 will have not one but five incentive to consider: 1. Utility Rebates: most local utility companies offer energy efficient ...
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For the first time, Verbatim have fixtures to complement the high-quality and reliable LED lamps it already supplies. The stylish fixtures perfectly fit Verbatim’s PAR16 GU10 lamps and are ideal to provide a handy lighting upgrade to ...
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California-based LED lighting manufacturer Bivar Inc and UK-based Marl International have formed an international opto-electronics partnership with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia and a portfolio of approximately ...
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A new multi-million pound remote control system to manage Wakefield's 42,000 street lights could be brought in under plans to save the local authority up to £70 million on their electricity bill. The street lighting plans have been ...
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Recently, the lighting sector has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR program to address light quality, specifically color rendering, in its new lamp specification, in a bid to ensure the long-term ...
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LED lighting could become the most popular way of illuminating homes and businesses in just a few years' time as more people recognise the benefits it offers. Speaking to the New York Times, Home Depot merchant Brad Paulsen said he is ...
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Source: Credit: Fisher Marantz Stone National September 11 Memorial: Two 200-foot-square, illuminated pools mark the footprints of New York’s twin towers. Breakthroughs in LED and lighting control technology have made it possible ...
German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen has opened a new engine manufacturing plant in Silao, Mexico, which marks the 100th engine facility for the carmaker worldwide. The carmaker expects to improve its position in North America with ...
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German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen has opened a new engine manufaturing plant in Silao, Mexico, which marks the 100th engine facility for the carmaker worldwide. The carmaker expects to improve its position in North America with ...
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Lighting makes up about 18% of the total electricity consumed in the U.S. and energy efficient lighting plays a major role in conservation efforts. Switching from fluorescent to LED has benefits including energy savings and longer life, ...
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Silica, an Avnet, Inc. company, and Philips Lumileds announced they have signed a distribution agreement which comes into effect immediately. Under the terms of the agreement, SILICA will support sales, marketing and support activities for ...
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Dr Gareth Jones,Gary Gould and Dr David Hardman of the Birmingham Science Park LUX-TSI,the accredited laboratory services company,has secured£430,000 of investment to expand facilities at its Birmingham operations and at its ...
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