Tag Archives: energy savings

Architectural Lighting Blog wins award…sort of…

Posted on July 23, 2008 by craigbic

I got tired of not having awards so I did what I think ALL blog writers SHOULD do….give themselves an award. So I came up with the Self-Awarded Blog Award for 2008 and gave it to the Architectural Lighting Blog. … Continue reading →

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FREE Commercial Building Lighting Web Tool

Posted on July 23, 2008 by craigbic

The Department of Energy (DOE) has developed an interactive web tool called Commercial Lighting Solutions (CLS) intended to provide “how to” advice about ways to improve interior lighting efficiency and reduce energy consumption for a potential savings of 30% or … Continue reading →

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How LED lighting can save on costs and help the environment

Posted on April 20, 2008 by craigbic

Harking back to a topic I posted earlier on this blog about LED replacement lamps for amusement park rides or lack thereof I thought you might find a recently published article from Funworld Magazine in which I was quoted interesting. … Continue reading →

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Story on LED Replacement Lamps Highlights Need for Standardized Testing Methods

Posted on January 15, 2008 by craigbic

I recently read a story on LEDs magazine about Toronto’s Palace Pier condominium tower becoming the largest residential LED conversion in North America. The Palace Pier is an upscale, 44 floor condo building with spectacular views that the designers wanted … Continue reading →

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Colored LED Replacement Lamps for Amusement Parks, Theaters, Whatever

Posted on October 3, 2007 by craigbic

Hey! All you amusement park enthusiasts, operators, owners, whatever…In reference to an article I recently ran on my LED Development Blog about amusement parks not updating to LED lighting when they have thousands of colored incandescent lamps burning out all … Continue reading →

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Department of Energy Finalizes Energy Star Requirements for Solid-State Lighting

Posted on September 17, 2007 by craigbic

DOE issues final Energy Star criteria for SSL products effective 30SEPT2007 In an effort to accelerate the market introduction of highly efficient LED-based general illumination products, the DOE is leading the Energy Star management for SSL lighting, keeping tighter control … Continue reading →

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