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Fluorescent Magnetic T12 Ballast: RIP

07/23/2010 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

This month, Federal efficiency standards regulating fluorescent magnetic T12 ballasts entered their final phase, effectively eliminating these ballasts from the market, with few exceptions.

Filed Under: Articles, Projects, Retrofits, Rules and Regulations

WattStopper Controls Contribute to 40% Energy Savings in Kaiser Permanente Warehouse

05/23/2010 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Kaiser Permanente installed WattStopper lighting controls as part of a warehouse renovation designed to improve lighting and reduced energy consumption. The upgrade resulted in better task lighting throughout the facility and energy savings of over 40%, as detailed in the following case study.

Filed Under: Industrial, Legrand, Products, Projects, Retrofits

Congress Extends Commercial Buildings Deduction to 2013

11/12/2008 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

The Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 2005 created the Commercial Buildings Deduction (CBD), which established an accelerated tax deduction rewarding investment in energy-efficient interior lighting, HVAC/hot water systems and building envelope. Initially set to expire December 31, 2007 and then December 31, 2008, the CBD was recently extended by Congress to expire in five years: December 31, 2013.

Filed Under: Articles, Projects, Retrofits, Rules and Regulations

NEMA Premium Brand Now Includes High-Efficiency Fluorescent Electronic Ballasts for 4-Ft. T8 Lamps

05/12/2008 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) launched the Premium Ballast program to identify the industry’s most efficient fluorescent fixed-output and dimmable electronic T8 ballasts, thereby providing a mechanism for market recognition and specification of these products.

Filed Under: Design, Projects, Retrofits

Watt Stopper Lighting Control Panel Upgrade Provides Dramatic Improvement at Lander University

11/18/2007 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

For years, Lander University relied on a programmable relay-based system installed in the mid 1980s to provide energy-saving scheduled control of lighting and equipment for its most vital buildings. While the system, which controlled the Learning Center, Cultural Center, Student Center and Athletic Complex, had initially served its purpose, the controls had become antiquated and unreliable. After experiencing numerous disruptions to classes and events, engineers at the state university in Greenwood, S.C., set out to research replacement options.

Engineering Services Department personnel priced equipment and installation costs for a variety of solutions and were delighted to learn about Watt Stopper/Legrand’s unique ability to upgrade older GE panels, retrofitting them with new control engines. For less than ten percent of the cost of a new system, they could refurbish the existing panels and enjoy the benefits of a sophisticated, modern control system. The university could significantly extend the life of its capital equipment and avoid sending materials to a landfill. Additionally, the upgrade would take much less time than a full replacement.

Filed Under: Education, Legrand, Products, Projects, Retrofits

Square D Clipsal Lighting Control Products Key Cog in Award-Winning Elementary School Retrofit Project

11/18/2007 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Square D® Clipsal® lighting control products from Schneider Electric were key components in a retrofit project at Fay Herron Elementary School near Las Vegas, Nev., that was honored as a Best of 2007 project by Southwest Contractor magazine. The award program, which honored the Fay Herron Elementary School Rehabilitation and Modernization project as winner of the Mechanical/Electrical category, recognizes construction and design excellence in Nevada, Arizona and New Mexico. The project was one of 218 entries submitted from Nevada, among more than 700 total entries from the tri-state area.

Filed Under: Education, Member News, Products, Projects, Retrofits

Square D® Clipsal® Products Key Part of Energy Retrofit Project at Las Vegas Area Elementary School

04/18/2007 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Schneider Electric announced that its Square D® Clipsal® line of lighting control products is being incorporated into a major energy retrofit project at Fay Herron Elementary School in North Las Vegas, Nev. The school, part of the Clark County School District, is the subject of a project that includes HVAC replacement and installation of new insulated walls and dropped ceilings, in addition to lighting control. Eight of the 12 buildings on the Fay Herron Elementary School campus have been completed; the entire project should conclude in summer 2007.

Filed Under: Education, Projects, Retrofits

Advance Offers Exclusive New “Ballast Checker” Tool to Support Lighting Audits and Upgrades

09/17/2006 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Advance introduces its exclusive new Ballast Checker, an easy-to-use hand-held device that quickly identifies a ballast’s technology type for use in confirming ballast status and pinpointing lighting upgrade opportunities.

Filed Under: Projects, Retrofits

A Retrofit Dimming Solution: The Philadelphia Marriott and the Lytemode Architectural Lighting Control System

01/18/2006 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

How do you upgrade the 14-year-old dimming system of a 33,000 sq. foot ballroom that utilizes low voltage wiring? Simple: a retrofit installation utilizing the LYTEmode™ Architectural Lighting Control System.

At the Philadelphia Marriott, in Philadelphia, PA, this was the task at hand that was given to Larry Fine, Senior Architectural Representative for Lightolier®.

Filed Under: Hospitality, Projects, Retrofits

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