Global lighting consumption continues to increase: partly due to the shift to a 24-hour economy, by about 2050 worldwide lighting consumption is expected to be almost three times higher than it is now. More energy-efficient lighting methods therefore need to…
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Panasonic Receives Energy Star Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
by DW_Wood •
Panasonic Eco Solutions North America (PESNA) has again been awarded the Energy Star Sustained Excellence Award, the highest Energy Star Award, for its innovative and energy efficient ventilation fans, a first for the ventilation fan industry. Energy Star is a…
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New Free “Green” Building Game for Kids… And Adults too
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New Online City Building Game to Engage Nation’s Youth on Energy Solutions WASHINGTON—March 18, 2013—National Geographic, GE (NYSE: GE) and the Center for Science, a national network of leading science centers, today released Plan It Green: The Big Switch (planitgreenlive.com),…
Business
GE Power Conversion to Supply Wind Turbine Test Facilities
by DW_Wood •
March 14, 2013 * Advanced Nacelle Test Bench Will Enable Fault Ride-through Tests and Grid Simulation * Equipment Incorporates GE’s Innovative Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Motor and Flexible Modular Inverter System * Contract Confirms GE’s Reputation as a Leader in…
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Philips LED Technology Helps Shine Light on Bay Bridge as Sustainable Art
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Somerset, NJ – In a shining example of public-private partnership, The Bay Lights, the new LED lighting sytem for the Bay Bridge that was developed by Philips Color Kinetics, will go live this evening. Fulfilling the brainchild of Ben Davis,…
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GE LED Channel Letter Lighting Allows Easier Layout, Faster Installation
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EAST CLEVELAND, Ohio — January 14, 2013 — (NYSE:GE) — Bright, uniform, reliable channel letter lighting is important to the brand image of countless businesses. Inconsistent or unlit elements can undermine customers’ positive perceptions. With more than 20 million linear…