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Business News | Aug 25, 2010
2050 Pathways Analysis - UK
Climate change affects the entire planet, and is by definition a global issue. The UK is taking world-leading action at home to address the problem, but ultimately we need global solutions. Energy is a global issue too. The UK imports an increasing amount of its energy, and, the supplies are to remain secure and priced competitively. Read more »
Business News | Jul 30, 2010
EU Ban on Incandescent Lamps Will Help Consumers and the Climate
EU Ban on Incandescent Lamps Will Help Consumers and the Climate The replacement of 3.5 billion incandescent lamps installed throughout Europe will lead to a reduction in the power consumed by lighting systems by more than 30 percent. “The decision by the EU will help protect the climate and will help consumers reduce their electricity costs”, said Martin Goetzeler, CEO of OSRAM. Read more »
Business News | Jul 29, 2010
News from Interlight Moscow 2009
Mitch Sayers (CREE) announced new lighting class multi-chip X-Lamp MPL-EZW for bin reduction for Q1/2010. Kurt Seelig (Alanod) showed reflector solutions based on miro-silver material with 90% over-all efficiency. Mike Hanney (Polymer Optics) showed advanced solutions for mixing optics with lens-reflector combination. Arno @ LED professional - Moscow. Read more »
Business News | Jul 30, 2010
DOE Invitation to Participate SSL Demonstrations Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invites participation in the DOE Solid-State Lighting Technology Demonstration program. DOE SSL demonstration projects showcase high-performance LED products in a variety of commercial and residential applications, providing hard data on product performance and cost-effectiveness. DOE seeks to assemble demonstration teams that match host sites with appropriate products and partners. To learn more about how to participate in DOE SSL demonstrations, or to download applications for manufacturers, host sites, or utilities/energy efficiency organizations, visit: http://www.netl.doe.gov/ssl/techdemos.htm. Read more »
Business News | Jul 30, 2010
Toronto Shifts to LED Lighting as Answer for Energy Efficiency
The Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) today announced that Toronto is joining Raleigh, N.C. in a citywide initiative to install light-emitting diode (LED) lighting throughout its infrastructure. The LED City™ program, which was launched in February by City of Raleigh officials and LED manufacturer Cree, Inc., fosters collaboration among municipalities as they deploy energy-efficient lighting to deliver cost savings and environmental benefits. Read more »
Business News | Jul 30, 2010
Initiative of the lamp industry to phase-out energy inefficient lighting
Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalgs welcomed today the initiative launched by the lamp industry to phase-out the least efficient lamps from the European markets by 2015. "I welcome the commitment of the industry as a very positive contribution to the goal stated by the European Council in March: to have good light without wasting energy. Read more »
Business News | Jul 30, 2010
New York City Advertising Agency Installs Green Lighting
In recent years, LED technology has improved dramatically, to the point where high output LEDs can produce a brilliant white light with high efficiency. These properties make LEDs an attractive choice for general lighting in upscale offices and retail spaces. Read more »
Business News | Jul 30, 2010
DOE Issues Final ENERGY STAR Criteria for SSL Products
DOE Issues Final ENERGY STAR Criteria for SSL Products The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued the final ENERGY STAR´Program Requirements for Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Luminaires intended for general illumination. Many thanks to all who provided comments on the criteria over many months of development. Your input was very helpful in improving the criteria. Read more »
Business News | Jul 30, 2010
President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen presents the Millennium Technology Prize to Professor Shuji Nakamura: ”Using LEDs for lighting could halve the amount of electricity consumed for this purpose.”
President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen presents the Millennium Technology Prize to Professor Shuji Nakamura: ”Using LEDs for lighting could halve the amount of electricity consumed for this purpose.” The 2006 Millennium Technology Prize was presented to Professor Shuji Nakamura in Helsinki for his invention of new sources of light. President of the Republic of Finland Tarja Halonen handed Professor Nakamura the prize of one million euros and ”Peak”, the prize trophy. Read more »
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