Bachmann Supporters Equating Abortions and Light Bulbs

Senator Michelle Bachmann
March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Popular op-ed journalist Gail Collins recently addressed the chaotic commentary surrounding the outlandish light bulb ban controversy that is heating up Congress. The article, featured within today’s New York Times print and online edition, covers the controversial topics that Michelle Bachmann’s Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act and it’s supporters have been bringing to | Read More

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University Sustainability Council Selects T5 Fluorescent Technology

University of Maryland Campus in College Park
March 31st, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Technology and business writer Dian Schaffhauser recently reported on the T5 technology lighting upgrade that the University of Maryland performed. As part of a larger, ongoing energy conservation program, the University of Maryland in College Park recently overhauled lighting on its campus, a move that’s expected to save 1.4 million kilowatt hours per year. | Read More

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Progress Energy Encourages Retrofit Projects with Cash Incentives

Progress Energy
March 16th, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Progress Energy, which includes two major electric utilities serving 3.1 million people in the Carolinas and Florida, is encouraging their customers to cut energy costs by retrofitting. The company is pursuing a balanced strategy for a secure energy future, which includes aggressive EE programs, investments in renewable energy tech and a state-of-the-art electricity system. | Read More

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Let My People Glow! Civil War Over Lightbulbs?

March 11th, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet It’s time to improve on 19th century inventions: Watch Dale Bryk from the Natural Resources Defense Council set Stephen Colbert straight on efficient lighting! Bryk says the new and improved incandescent light bulbs use less energy and will put a dent in the deficit. Turns out that some members of Congress think American freedom | Read More

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Taking Control For A Brighter Future

Forget in creased sales, the power of energy-efficient retrofits may be the right way to increase profitability.
March 4th, 2011 | Posted in Bright Ideas | View Comments

Tweet Every invention, discovery and product began as an idea. A bright thought illuminating one mind. When shared, the new idea inspires and empowers others, making work a little lighter and life a little better. As we all look to the light at the end of the tunnel, the cultural shift toward simplicity, greater sustainability | Read More

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