2×2 T5 Retrofit Recessed Fixture

May 28th, 2011 | Posted in Informational | View Comments

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New York City Encourages Retrofit Industry Growth

NYC is  blending new LEED construction with upgraded existing buildings to stop wasting electricity and curb greenhouse gas emissions
May 25th, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet A new program to promote energy efficiency in New York City buildings has recently launched, giving building owners and tenants something to look forward to. The program — the New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC) —  was designed by the city’s Office of Long Term Planning and Sustainability in collaboration with the Center | Read More

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Survey Illuminates Lighting Trends

ECMag reported in February on contractors preferences and feedback
May 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Electrical contractors have seen the bright lights of opportunity borne by involvement in lighting specification and installation. Over time, market forces have drawn ECs further into the fold, allowing them to increasingly influence brands and make specification decisions and, ultimately, become very vital decision makers when it comes to lighting-related projects. This change has | Read More

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LEDs Make Their Move As 100-watt Phaseout Nears

CFL may be the popular solution now, but the real future of home lighting may be in LED
May 18th, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Lighting companies are unveiling the first LEDs (light emitting diodes) that produce the same amount of light as the 100-watt traditional incandescent that will be phased out nationwide in January. California-based Switch Lighting debuted its newest LED Tuesday at the 2011 Lightfair International Trade Show in Philadelphia. The bulb will cost a little more | Read More

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Companies Ask Congress for Increased Retrofit Tax Incentives

Companies are campaigning for additional tax incentive provisions for existing building retrofits
May 11th, 2011 | Posted in Blog | View Comments

Tweet Eighty groups and companies related to the commercial real estate industry have signed off an a letter that asks congress to support the Obama administration’s Better Buildings Initiative and modify the Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, also known as Section 179D of the Internal Revenue Code, to increase its effectiveness at encouraging retrofits of existing buildings. The | Read More

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