Xcel Energy surpassed energy savings goals set by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC). According to Fierce Energy, the company exceeded its savings goal by 22% as part of its 2012 energy efficiency program. As a result of the energy savings goals, customers saved 401 million kilowatt hours – a record for the company. Xcel has surpassed PUC savings goals every year since 2009
Better Buildings Challenge reveals first-year savings
The Better Buildings Challenge released its first year’s energy savings from its partners. According to the report, the goal of the challenge is to increase energy efficiency by 20% among American commercial and industrial buildings by 2020. The challenge’s energy partners have improved energy efficiency at their facilities by more than 2.5% …
LEDs are the lights of the 21st century
As technology surrounding light-emitting diodes (LEDs) continues to develop, the government estimates that solid-state lighting (SSL) will grow to be the dominant light source in the next two decades, according to Electrical Contractor Magazine. Solid-state lighting is a type of lighting that uses semi-conductor LEDs as a source of illumination, compared to the filaments used in traditional light bulbs.
New survey reveals 2013 lighting trends
The majority of lighting professionals expect more people to turn to energy efficient lighting solutions this year. Lighting manufacturer Precision Paragon recently conducted an Energy-Efficient Lighting Industry survey, which showed lighting trends that of the more than 4,000 energy efficiency professionals that participated
School Saves Money with Energy Efficient Lighting
The New York State University at Albany recently invested in a new energy efficient lighting project. The project matches the “Build Smart NY” initiative created by Governor Andrew Cuomo, which aims to make state buildings 20 percent more energy efficient over the next seven years. The college will save about $704,000 annually …
Lighting Projects Result in More Energy Efficient Schools
Colorado State University and Binghamton University in New York will be upgrading their light fixtures, which will help to reduce the school’s carbon footprint. The schools’ will realized a combined estimated savings of $600,000 in annual energy costs by installing new efficient light fixtures.
New Hampshire Bridge Project Promotes Energy Efficiency
A new memorial bridge connecting parts of New Hampshire to Maine is currently under construction, and the finished project will include energy-efficient lighting. The bridge will connect Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Kittery, Maine, making commutes between the two cities and surrounding areas easier.
Duke University saves with street lighting upgrade
A project to upgrade Duke University street lights will cut the school’s energy usage by replacing outdoor light bulbs with new, energy efficient LEDs. According to Duke Today, the year-long project will involve the replacement of existing outdoor light bulbs with new, energy efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Utility Rebates for Energy Efficient Lighting Upgrades
Utility companies around the country are encouraging these efforts by offering energy efficient lighting upgrade and replacement rebates, some of which cover up to 50 percent of installation costs for retrofits. And, utilities aren’t the only source for rebates on purchases of energy efficient lighting products. …
Green Leadership: Hotels Moving on the Path to Sustainability
Despite the economy’s anemic recovery, hotels are spending a lot more time and money on environmental and sustainability initiatives, and integrating energy-efficient lighting is a popular place to start reducing both carbon footprint and energy costs. Learn why lighting retrofits are the low-hanging fruit when it comes to savings and green leadership