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1. NEMA to Host Webcast on Latest Lighting Management Technology - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) will present a webcast on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 1-2 p.m. (EDT), hosted by Building Operating Management magazine. The event focuses on the latest lighting control technologies, strategies and systems that will enable building managers to approach net-zero energy use and achieve sustainability goals. This webinar is available at no charge. To register: http://www.facilitiesnet.com/webcasts/082311_NEMA/
2. Restoring America's Economic Vitality - Stanford economist John Taylor mapped out this path in basic terms. At its core, this plan has a target goal of generating 5 percent annual real economic growth. As Taylor observes, this new growth paradigm depends on two essential factors:
- Employment growth – In the year 2000, 64.7 percent of Americans aged 16 and over were actually employed. Today, it's 58.4 percent. Returning to the workforce participation rates we saw in 2000 would require an increase of 10.8 percent in the number of jobs filled. Allowing for the 1 percent expected annual population growth, an average 2 percent per year growth in the number of jobs would get us above 65 percent participation by 2020.
- Productivity growth – According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it has averaged 2.7 percent since 1996. This growth has been driven by the IT revolution. If not stifled, this growth is likely to continue for at least the next two decades, as new technologies build upon the existing...
3. Rapid Price Drop of LED Lighting is Expected in 3Q11 - LED lighting ASPs are likely to decrease rapidly. The price of high power LEDs has been falling close to 50% in 2010-2011. The price is likely to fall another 5-10% in the third quarter. There are currently 10 LED lighting brands in the Taiwan market, and another 3-5 brands will launch in the second half of 2011. The price of 6W LED light bulbs to replace a traditional 40W lights introduced by Everlight will decrease to $11-13.71. Price competition has been fierce in North America with LG introducing two 7.5W LED light bulbs that only cost $20. Industry watchers estimate demand for LED lighting chips will show a 68% CAGR in the next five years. http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20110906PD210.html
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4. ENERGY STAR Guidance Regarding Lumen Maintenance Performance Data – The EPA has finalized guidance regarding the content and application of lumen maintenance performance data for LED packages, LED arrays and LED modules intended for use in ENERGY STAR qualified solid state lamps and luminaires. Its objective is to facilitate robust testing which builds upon industry best practices and helps maintain confidence in ENERGY STAR qualified lighting products. EPA developed this guidance in consultation with LED package and array manufacturers to ensure it is informed by the latest technological developments with solid state lighting subcomponents. The Agency intends for lumen maintenance testing and reporting to follow this guidance going forward, while providing allowances detailed in the guidance for testing and reporting already completed, as well as testing which is currently underway or in the final planning stages.
5. LUMEN Coalition Presents Consumer Lighting Website - Lighting Understanding For a More Efficient Nation (LUMEN) is an ad hoc consortium of organizations and professionals united to facilitate consumer educated energy-efficient lighting decisions. The interactive and informative website was developed by the Alliance for the LUMEN Coalition. LUMEN is open to stakeholders in all industries who would like to be engaged in this effort, and encourages members from manufacturing, retail, utility, media, NGO groups, and market transformation organizations to join the LUMEN Coalition. http://lumennow.org
6. DOE Has Published Revised Guidelines on Testing and Reporting the Lifetime of LED Luminaires - Those guidelines make a distinction between failures that are due to design and quality problems, and those that result from normal wear-out. The latter are to be expected, but the former call for a return to the drawing board. http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/led_luminaire-lifetime-guide_june2011.pdf
7. Shocker: Power Demand from US Homes is Falling - American homes are more cluttered than ever with devices, and they all need power: Cellphones and iPads that have to be charged, DVRs that run all hours, TVs that light up in high definition. But something shocking is happening to demand for electricity in the Age of the Gadget: It's leveling off. In part it's because Edison's light bulb is being replaced by more efficient types of lighting, and electric devices of all kinds are getting much more efficient. But there are other factors. New homes are being built to use less juice, and government subsidies for home energy savings programs are helping older homes use less power. In the short term, the tough economy and a weak housing market are prompting people to cut their usage. From 1980 to 2000, residential power demand grew by about 2.5 percent a year. From 2000 to 2010, the growth rate slowed to 2 percent. Over the next 10 years, demand is expected to decline by about 0.5 percent a year, according to the Electric Power Research Institute. 9/7 AP
8. Brits Buying 60W Bulbs Buy the Bushel Because of 2012 EU Ban on Some Incandescents - With the European Union’s 2012 ban on 60W incandescents drawing near, electrical distributors in England say some customers are hoarding the 60W lamps because they don’t like the look of CFLs. Check out this BBC report for details. http://livewire.electricalmarketing.com/
9. Electricpilot.com Adds New Product Info - ElectricPilot.com, a search engine focusing on the electrical industry search engine that’s loaded with links to the websites of thousands of electrical manufacturers, electrical distributors, reps and other electrical firms, now posts new product information on its site. Alan Wulff, the company’s president and founder, says ElectricPilot.com hosts more than 20,000 companies in the electrical, communications and utility industries.
10. PPL Announces Energy Savings Program for Small Businesses - PPL Electric Utilities today announced a new program to help small businesses reduce power consumption and save on their electric bills. The "E-power Direct Discount" program covers up to 75 percent of the cost of upgrades such as energy efficient lighting and commercial refrigeration equipment. With the Allentown, PA power company paying most of the bill, participating businesses can see savings in their first year of participating because the savings on their electric bill will outweigh their investment. For more information email EpowerDirectDiscount@kema.com 9/7 The Morning Call
11. DOE Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium - The DOE Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium shares technical information and experiences related to LED street and area lighting demonstrations. The Consortium also serves as an objective resource for evaluating new products on the market intended for street and area lighting applications. Cities, power providers, and others who invest in street and area lighting are invited to join the Consortium and share their experiences. The goal is to build a repository of valuable field experience and data that will significantly accelerate the learning curve for buying and implementing high-quality, energy-efficient LED street and area lighting. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ssl/consortium_about.html
12. US Smart Meter Deployments are Expected to Surge to 58M - Nearly 21 million smart meters were deployed in 2010 and more than 90 utilities companies in the United States have future deployment plans in place. Smart meters will provide utilities with an unprecedented avalanche of data on systems and customers that will help them increase reliability, hone efficiency, improve the customer experience and, ultimately, maximize profits—but none of this will be automatic. http://www.energybiz.com/insights
13. LG Electronics Products Earn ENERGY STAR® 'Most Efficient 2011' Designation - More home appliance and consumer electronics products from LG Electronics have achieved the new "ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient 2011" designation than any other manufacturer, the global technology innovator announced today. For more information www.LG.com 9/7 PRNewswire
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