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1. LEDs
Chart a New Path for Tunnel Lighting - LEDs are proving their benefits in most
outdoor area lighting applications, but the point sources integrated in
solid-state lighting fixtures are an especially good match for tunnel
applications. The words
"dark" and "dingy" appropriately describe many highway
tunnels around the world. So when you see a tunnel that is brightly
illuminated, with no shadows or dark spots, you may wonder why all tunnels are
not well lit. In fact, new installations in many parts of the world demonstrate
that well-specified LED tunnel lighting helps a driver's eyes adjust easily and
quickly, keeps disruptive maintenance to a minimum, and saves energy while
improving light quality. http://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/print/volume-11/issue-2/features/ssl-outdoor-ssl/leds-chart-a-new-path-for-tunnel-lighting-magazine.html
2.
NEMA’s Lighting Systems Index
Gains Traction During Fourth Quarter - Increasing by 1.8
percent compared to the previous quarter. The index increased 4.7 percent on a
year-over-year basis. Index components for emergency lighting, fixtures and
miniature lamps posted gains, while ballasts and large lamps retreated q/q.
Overall performance during calendar year 2013 placed the index nearly 17
percent above the depressed level of the recession during 2009. http://www.nema.org/News/Pages/Lighting-Systems-Index-Gains-Traction-During-Fourth-Quarter.aspx
3. The ENERGY STAR Lighting Road
Mapping Web Page Is Now Live - The page
offers meeting materials including a high level summary of discussions from the
January 30, 2014 meeting at NEMA
headquarters. Stakeholders can visit at: www.energystar.gov/products/specs/lightingroadmapping To
facilitate ongoing engagement on the topics addressed in the first meeting,
Alex Boesenerg of NEMA will be setting a series of conference calls, beginning March
27, 2014 from 1:30-3:00pm ET. If you are interested in participating,
contact Alex.Boesenberg@nema.org
4.
DOE
Announces $10 Million Funding Opportunity for Innovative Commercial Building
Technologies - To help demonstrate and deploy energy-efficiency
technologies for commercial buildings, including projects that will bring
next-generation building systems and components to a broader market faster.
Under this opportunity (DE-FOA-0001084)
, DOE seeks to fund demonstration and deployment activities for technologies
that are ready for market. Applicants must submit a concept paper by March 31,
2014, in order to be eligible to submit a full application by May 19. More
information can be found at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov
5. DOE Announces New Energy Efficiency Standards
for MH Luminaires by Craig Dilouie - The
U.S. DOE recently issued new energy efficiency standards for ballasts sold as
part of new metal halide luminaires. (To be clear, replacement ballasts are not
covered.) The new rules strengthen current standards while expanding their
scope, and will affect availability of 50-1000W luminaires. The deadline for
compliance is Feb. 10, 2017. The new DOE energy
efficiency standards will shake up the metal halide category, promoting
efficient pulse-start options, particularly electronic ballasts. http://lightingcontrolsassociation.org/doe-announces-new-energy-efficiency-standards-for-mh-luminaires/ http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/49
6. UL
Launches Enhanced Type TL LED Driver Certification Program - UL
has announced an addition to its UL Recognized Component Program that is meant
to simplify the process of modular LED driver selection for solid-state
lighting (SSL) product development teams. The optional Type TL Program places
some minimum requirements on modular LED drivers that would allow a luminaire
manufacturer more flexibility in swapping from one driver to an alternative
assuming both had the Type TL certification. http://www.ledsmagazine.com/articles/2014/03/ul-launches-enhanced-type-tl-led-driver-certification-program.html
7. Totally Tubular: Linear LEDs - With an urgent demand for energy efficiency, lighting
continues to stake its claim as a solution. T8 and T5 fluorescents—both
important evolutions in improved lamps and ballasts—have been landmark
offerings and have successfully illuminated interior spaces for decades. Now
lighting installers have a new option: a number of major and smaller lighting
companies offer linear LED tubes, some with retrofit kits. Their chief advantage has been their
lumens-per-watt, sometimes bettering high-quality fluorescent lamps. http://www.ecmag.com/section/lighting/totally-tubular-linear-leds
8. Staples Buying into LED Lighting - The decision did not come without a great deal of
research and testing, after which the company realized that LED technology
could provide the most effective option for its needs at its corporate headquarters, a
650,000-square-foot building in Framingham, Mass. Staples replaced more than 150 parking lot lighting fixtures in its
three parking lots—two employee lots and one for visitors—on campus. The
project resulted in a 14 percent energy reduction from the retrofit and was so
successful that the company is rolling out LED retrofits elsewhere at its
corporate headquarters, as well as at Staples facilities nationwide. http://www.facilitiesnet.com/lighting/article/Staples-Buying-Into-LED-Lighting--14821
9. 2014 Star of EE Award Nominations - The deadline for
the Alliance’s Star
of Energy Efficiency Awards competition closes Friday, March 28th. These prestigious awards honor those
entities who have demonstrated a significant and tangible commitment to the cause
of energy efficiency. This year’s awards will be presented September
24, 2014 in Washington, DC at the Alliance to Save Energy’s 22nd Evening
with the Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Dinner. http://www.ase.org/dinner/nomination
10. tED Magazine Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary - As part of
the celebration, tED magazine will have a special section each month throughout
2014. They are also asking for your contributions to a year-long series
of stories. As a first step, they are
asking that you to visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tedmagazine or Twitter page
at www.twitter.com/tedmagazine
11. Smarter, Brighter, Faster, Stronger - In a fast-evolving industry full of data
with few who understand it, Lumigent provides clients with the tools to become
their own lighting experts with its audit-to-proposal platform. What Lumigent offers is software that makes
lighting specifications and report-generation quick and easy so that building
owners can more easily understand the benefits of implementing an
energy-efficient lighting and controls project. http://gbdmagazine.com/2014/26-lumigent/
12. This Is What
Lighting Will Look Like in the Future Thanks to OLED Technology -
OLED (Organic Light Emitting
Diodes) is an extremely thin light emitting technology already making its way into
cell phones, televisions and other electronics. How soon the technology
will be more affordable is unknown. Here
is a YouTube video showing the Plus Pendant in action: http://www.designntrend.com/articles/11500/20140310/this-is-what-lighting-will-look-like-in-the-future-thanks-to-oled-technology.htm
13. Better Materials for OLED Lighting - LEDs have been replacing
traditional lighting at a rapid pace, offering longer life, more efficiency,
lower cost, etc. OLED lighting promises to complement LED lighting by offering
better color performance, power efficiency, unique shapes and designs, as well
as a thin, lower weight and elegant profile. To enable OLED technology in this
emerging lighting market, there is a need to replace traditional materials with
new, better-performing materials such as silver nanowires. See more at: http://www.ledjournal.com/main/blogs/better-materials-for-oled-lighting/#more-9722
14. UV-LED Advancements Extend the Promise in
Curing - The year 2013 witnessed an expansion of LED
usage in UV curing applications with higher-power emitters enabling faster cure
times across a variety of life science and industrial applications. http://www.ledsmagazine.com
