Industry Events and Shows

1.      ONLY 2 Weeks Left to Register for LEDucation 8 - The lighting industry’s premier event dedicated solely to LED Technology. LEDucation 8 will host its annual educational event and expo in New York City on March 18^th and 19th, 2014 at the Sheraton NY Times Square hotel located at 811 7th Avenue at West 52nd Street, New York, NY.  Attendees will be able to participate in a variety of accredited educational seminars held throughout the day starting at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 18^th and 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 19^th.  The product and technology expo from over 220+ leading LED manufacturers will be open at 1:00 pm on Tuesday to 7:00 pm, and from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Wednesday.   http://www.leducation.org

2.      Call for Speakers for the 2014 IES Annual Conference - The IES is seeking experts to present at the 2014 Annual Conference located in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2-4, 2014. Professionals from diverse disciplines will come together to explore, present, discuss, debate and exchange best practices in the art and science lighting. Individual presenters, groups and panels are all encouraged to submit topics that fit within the list of tracks: Art & Design; Science & Research; Education & Practice. Call for Speakers submission portal: http://ies.org:8080/IES/cfp_ac_speakers/

 

      3.  Registration Is Now Open for LIGHTFAIR^® International (LFI^®) 2014 Conference - Brings together top lighting and design experts to create the largest Conference in LFI’s 25-year history. The Conference continues as a centerpiece of the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, which will take place in Las Vegas June 1-5, 2014 (Trade Show: June 3-5; Conference: June 1-5).  The 2014 Conference curriculum will champion integrated design as a central theme linking all courses, workshops and seminars in common focus to illustrate how technology, tools, problem-solving and inspiration converge in contemporary practice.  http://www.lightfair.com/lightfair/V40/index.cvn?id=10189

4.   It’s New York for LIGHTFAIR^® International 2015 - The 26^th annual LIGHTFAIR^® International (LFI^®), the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, returns to New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center May 3-7, 2015 for the first time since 2009.  http://www.lightfair.com/lightfair/V40/press.cvn?id=11&p_id=321

5.      LightShow Southwest Call for Speakers - This new trade show and conference is specifically geared toward architects, lighting designers, engineers, interior designers and other specifiers of commercial and architectural lighting who seek relevant education and the latest lighting solutions from leading manufacturers. Deadline for proposal submissions is: April 21, 2014 http://lightshowsouthwest.com

 

6.      2014 NAESCO Annual Conference and Vendor Showcase - The National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO) will host its 31st Annual Conference & Vendor Showcase in Carlsbad, CA, November 18-20,2014 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. For more than 25 years, NAESCO has been the preeminent national trade organization representing and promoting the energy efficiency industry in the marketplace, the media, and the government both at the state and federal level. http://www.naesco.org/events/conference/annual/default.htm

Industry Events and Shows

1.      ONLY 2 Weeks Left to Register for LEDucation 8 - The lighting industry’s premier event dedicated solely to LED Technology. LEDucation 8 will host its annual educational event and expo in New York City on March 18^th and 19th, 2014 at the Sheraton NY Times Square hotel located at 811 7th Avenue at West 52nd Street, New York, NY.  Attendees will be able to participate in a variety of accredited educational seminars held throughout the day starting at 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 18^th and 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 19^th. The product and technology expo from over 220+ leading LED manufacturers will be open at 1:00 pm on Tuesday to 7:00 pm, and from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Wednesday. http://www.leducation.org

2.      Call for Speakers for the 2014 IES Annual Conference - The IES is seeking experts to present at the 2014 Annual Conference located in Pittsburgh, PA on November 2-4, 2014. Professionals from diverse disciplines will come together to explore, present, discuss, debate and exchange best practices in the art and science lighting. Individual presenters, groups and panels are all encouraged to submit topics that fit within the list of tracks: Art & Design; Science & Research; Education & Practice. Call for Speakers submission portal: http://ies.org:8080/IES/cfp_ac_speakers/

 

3.      Registration Is Now Open for LIGHTFAIR^® International (LFI^®) 2014 Conference - Brings together top lighting and design experts to create the largest Conference in LFI’s 25-year history. The Conference continues as a centerpiece of the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, which will take place in Las Vegas June 1-5, 2014 (Trade Show: June 3-5; Conference: June 1-5). The 2014 Conference curriculum will champion integrated design as a central theme linking all courses, workshops and seminars in common focus to illustrate how technology, tools, problem-solving and inspiration converge in contemporary practice. http://www.lightfair.com/lightfair/V40/index.cvn?id=10189

4.      It’s New York for LIGHTFAIR^® International 2015 - The 26^th annual LIGHTFAIR^® International (LFI^®), the world’s largest annual architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference, returns to New York at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center May 3-7, 2015 for the first time since 2009. http://www.lightfair.com/lightfair/V40/press.cvn?id=11&p_id=321

5.      LightShow Southwest Call for Speakers - This new trade show and conference is specifically geared toward architects, lighting designers, engineers, interior designers and other specifiers of commercial and architectural lighting who seek relevant education and the latest lighting solutions from leading manufacturers. Deadline for proposal submissions is: April 21, 2014 http://lightshowsouthwest.com

6.      32nd Annual West Coast Energy Management Congress (EMC) - June 25-26, 2014, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington - For business, industrial and institutional energy users. It brings together the top experts in all areas of the field to help you set a clear, optimum path to energy efficiency, facility optimization and sustainability, as well as innovation solutions to improve your ROI. http://www.energyevent.com/

7.      World Energy Engineering Congress - October 1-3, 2014, Washington Convention Center/Hall A Washington, DC - Now in its 37th year, AEE’s WEEC is well-recognized as the most important energy event of national and international scope for end users and energy professionals in all areas of the energy field. The 2014 WEEC featured Keynote Speaker will be President Bill Clinton. http://www.energycongress.com/

News Updates for the Week of October 8

1.      Highlights of EEI Member and Non-Member Residential/Commercial/Industrial Efficiency and Demand Response Programs for 2012 (Last Updated on June 08, 2012) - Many Electric Companies offer programs and incentives to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use.

• Energy-efficiency rebates to make high-efficiency appliances, including lighting, air conditioning, and refrigeration, more affordable. 
• Low-interest loans for financing the purchase of high-efficiency equipment.
• Online energy audits to analyze a home's energy use and offer recommended adjustments. 
• Home construction programs to encourage builders to use energy-saving designs and specify high-efficiency appliances and equipment in new homes. 
• Demand response programs to encourage customers to reduce their electricity use during peak periods.

State by State review at: http://www.eei.org/ourissues/EnergyEfficiency/Documents/progs.pdf

2.      Global Demand for Lighting Fixtures to Grow at 6.9% CAGR to Reach $153 Million in 2016 - The lighting fixture industry is segmented into three major markets: construction, vehicles and machinery, and consumer and commercial goods. The construction market is the largest segment for lighting fixtures and gains in this market will be led by the residential building segment. Meanwhile, sales gains in the vehicles and machinery market will nearly match those of the construction market over the forecast period as vehicle production rates improve. The new Freedonia industry study presents historical demand data for 2001, 2006 and 2011, plus forecasts for 2016 and 2021 by product, market, world region and for 24 major countries. The study also considers market environment factors, evaluates company market share and profiles 39 industry competitors. http://www.giiresearch.com/report/fd128460-lighting-fixture.html

3.      ACEEE: Massachusetts Still #1 State for Energy Efficiency, While Oklahoma, Montana, and South Carolina Are Among Most Improved - States continue to move strongly in 2012 to advance energy efficiency initiatives regardless of which political party is in control of state legislatures and governors' offices, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) on the release today of its sixth annual State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. The ACEEE State Scorecard shows that the top 10 energy efficiency states are Massachusetts (in its second year atop the rankings), California, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Washington, Maryland, and Minnesota. The 10 states most in need of improvement (starting with last) are Mississippi, North Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming, South Dakota, Alaska, Kansas, Missouri, Louisiana and Nebraska. http://aceee.org/sector/state-policy/scorecard

4.      IKEA to Sell Only LED Lighting by 2016 - IKEA, a leading home furnishings retailer, said today it will be converting its full lighting range to LED by 2016, meaning the company will sell only LED bulbs and lamps. It is believed that IKEA is the first U.S. home furnishings retailer to take such a move.  Additionally, IKEA said it is changing more than one million light sources inside their stores to LED and other more efficient lighting.  IKEA said that 43% of American households have at least one LED bulb in their homes. That number is based on an IKEA Global study. 10/1 TED

5.      Swarm of BEEs Arrives in Florida - Florida Power & Light Company is marking Energy Awareness Month by helping 1,000 small-and medium-sized businesses in Florida shape-up and BEE-healthy. FPL's Business Energy Evaluation (BEE) is a first step for a business to get "Energy Fit." FPL energy efficiency experts will meet with business customers, who already have electric bills that are among the lowest in the state, and develop customized BEEs showing them ways to save even more--in most cases five percent or more on lighting and cooling costs. www.FPL.com/BEE

6.      DOE Releases GATEWAY Report on LED Post-Top Lighting - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the evaluation report from a GATEWAY demonstration in New York City's Central Park, conducted in collaboration with The Climate Group and the New York City Department of Transportation. LED post-top luminaires from five different manufacturers were installed along paved walking trails and evaluated against the metal halide luminaires that were in the park at the time. The report includes product comparisons across performance criteria of energy savings, improved horizontal and vertical illuminance, life-cycle cost, and simple payback, as well as considerations regarding orientation, spacing, and color quality. The report is available for download at www.ssl.energy.gov/gatewaydemos_results.html

7.      LEDnovation Introduces 75W- and 100W-Equivalent A-Lamps - LEDnovation, a manufacturer of LED replacement lamps based in Tampa, FL, has introduced 75W and 100W comparable versions of its EnhanceLite Omnidirectional A-lamps. The LEDH-A19-75-1-27D-IO and LEDH-A19-100-1-27D-IO offer 1150 lm and 1600 lm output and require 13.7W and 19W, respectively, and deliver a warm color temperature of 2700K. The company will begin producing the 75W-equivalent lamp in November 2012 and the 100W-equivalent lamp in January 2013.  http://ledsmagazine.com/news/9/9/23

8.      Georgia Power Encourages Customers to Take the Change a Light, Change the World Pledge -For the seventh year, Georgia Power is encouraging its customers to help the environment and save energy by supporting the U.S. EPA’s "Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR®" campaign. Georgia Power currently ranks as the top EPA national pledge leader for the 2011-2012 campaign. The company has distributed more than 680,000 CFLs to customers in exchange for pledges since establishing the partnership with the EPA pledge campaign in 2006. Through the campaign, customers are encouraged to take the pledge to change at least one standard incandescent light bulb to an ENERGY STAR qualified CFL. 10/02 PRNewswire

9.      California Utilities Announce Innovative Financing For Energy Efficiency Retrofits - The California investor-owned utilities (Sempra, SoCalEd and PG&E) announced several financing programs including the first On-Bill Repayment (OBR) program using third-party capital to finance energy efficiency retrofits in commercial properties. Property owners would be able to access low-cost capital to finance upgrades and repay the investment through their utility bill. http://www.edf.org/energy/obr

10.  2012 IES Annual Conference Minneapolis (11/11/12 - 11/13/12) at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center - http://www.ies.org/ac/

News Updates for the Week of October 24

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1.      Facebook, NRDC, and Opower Partner to Develop a New Social Energy Application - Facebook, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and Opower announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to use the power of social networking to raise consumer awareness about energy consumption through a joint development of a new social energy application. Leveraging the Facebook platform, the app will enable consumers who choose to participate to benchmark their home's energy usage against a national average of similar homes, compare their energy use with friends, enter energy-saving competitions, and share tips on how to become more energy efficient. The partnership builds upon each organization's strengths to offer a powerful tool that provides context and connection for helping people become more energy efficient. 10/17 PRNewswire

2.      DOE Releases Summary Results from Round 13 of Caliper Testing - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has completed Round 13 of product testing through the DOE Solid-State Lighting (SSL) CALiPER program. A Summary Report containing the results is now available for download on the DOE SSL website at www.ssl.energy.gov/reports.html  Round 13 of product testing included three primary focus areas: LED and benchmark high-bay luminaires; LED wallpack luminaires; and LED and benchmark 2'x2' troffers. Detailed test reports for Round 13 will be available soon through the searchable online CALiPER system: www.ssl.energy.gov/search.html

3.      The Tough Business of LEDs - Proving that energy-saving products don’t easily make a good business, Royal Philips Electronics today reported that third quarter profits in its LED-reliant lighting division tumbled by nearly 50 percent. They blamed the profits decline in large part on sales of the diodes. As SmartPlanet has noted, the industry has overproduced the chips and is clearing out inventory at reduced prices. The glut has been caused by a fall-off in the market for flat screen televisions and other displays that use LEDs for backlighting. Philips also blamed the income erosion on a decline in consumer lamp sales, including LED as well as conventionally lit lamps. http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/intelligent-energy/the-tough-business-of-leds/9655

4.      China LED Lighting Market to Experience Rapid Growth in Next Few Years - Studies show that total market size of the global lighting market (includes both LED and traditional lightings) in 2010 was US$79.3 billion. Demand is expected to increase due to China's economic success and policies aiming to narrow the gap between urban cities and rural areas. Market watchers estimate that by 2015 China's lighting market will reach US$20 billion, accounting for 18.3% of the global market. Developed economies such as Europe and North America currently account for more than 50% of the global lighting market with market size close to US$40 billion. However, the growth is expected to slow down as developments have come to a certain stage. China's lighting market, on the other hand, will show rapid growth. Market research institutes indicate China's LED lighting market has been stimulated by the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and Expo 2010 in Shanghai. Local governments have also been providing policies to support and encourage the development of the industry. In a few years, it is likely for the demand for LED related products to increase as China focuses on major developments that are also eco-friendly. http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20111014PD209.html

5.      Dominion's Green Power and Lighting Programs Reduce Emissions - Dominion Virginia Power's Green Power® and discount program for the purchase of CFL bulbs together are reducing emissions by the equivalent of removing 326,700 cars from the road for a year. The CFL purchases also will save customers more than $349 million on their energy bills over the life of the bulbs. As of September 30, approximately 13,000 residential and commercial customers were enrolled in Green Power, an increase of 31 percent from July 2010. Customers voluntarily pay a little extra in their Dominion bill each month to support renewable energy. Information: www.dom.com/VAGreenPower Dominion offers instant discounts when purchasing CFL bulbs at participating stores in Virginia and North Carolina. A list of retailers is available at www.dom.com/LightingProgram

6.      TN Applications Accepted for Energy Efficiency Grants - The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development said in a news release they are taking new applications for a third round of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block grants to communities across the state. The department has previously given out $12.1 million in these grants to 135 communities.The grants can be used to fund a variety of projects on the local level, such as retrofitting lighting and heating and cooling systems to be more efficiency, as well as installing renewable energy systems. 10/17 AP

7.      TVA Offering Cash Incentives to EnergyRight Participants - TVA is increasing the incentive it will pay to businesses and industries taking part in its EnergyRight Solutions program to conserve energy. Effective immediately, TVA will increase the cash incentive payment from 5 cents to 10 cents for each kilowatt-hour saved by businesses that enroll in the program. The utility said it has made more than $4 million in reimbursements to more than 500 companies. 10/14 Knoxville News-Sentinel  http://www.energyright.com/

8.      September Housing Starts Jump 15% - Housing starts came in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 658,000, up 15% from the August rate of 572,000, and up 10.2% compared with September 2010, according to data released this morning by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The figure of 658,000 was the highest total housing-starts figure since April 2010, when starts stood at 687,000. Meanwhile, building permits in September were at a rate of 594,000, 5% below the August rate of 625,000. 10/19 HCN

9.      IES Annual Conference in Austin, TX, October 30 through November 1, 2011 -  http://www.ies.org/ac/conf-reg.cfm

10.  The Retrofit Program - Although government, environmentalists and fiscal hawks rarely agree on environmental issues, a new public-private partnership to finance U.S. energy efficiency retrofits (the “Retrofit Program”) is attracting broad public support. The Retrofit Program is being funded by a private consortium known as PACE Commercial Consortium (“PCC”) without any government loans, subsidies, tax credits or other govenrmental assistance, other than legislative support from state and local government. Because the Retrofit Program combines market-based solutions with traditional property secured municipal finance, PCC believes the Retrofit Program will pave the way for other profitable, long-term clean energy solutions. 10/17 Environmental Leader

11.  McGraw-Hill Construction Sees Flat Construction Environment in 2012 - Lingering doubts in the minds of business executives and consumers about the health of the U.S. economy, uncertainty over the political turmoil in Washington, D.C., and weak demand will probably choke off any significant growth in the 2012 construction market. That’s the consensus of the construction economists at McGraw-Hill Construction Outlook 2012, held Oct. 19 in Washington, D.C. Overall, McGraw-Hill Construction expects the level of construction starts in 2012 to be $412 billion, following the 4% decline to $410 billion predicted for 2011. http://electricalmarketing.com/

12.  Massachusetts Leads Efficiency Rankings - Massachusetts edges out California for first place in the annual rankings from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). California ranks second, New York is third, and Oregon, Washington, Vermont and Rhode Island tie for fourth place. 10/20 The Los Angeles Times