Published:
April 2011

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Transforming the Lighting Landscape

By Craig DiLouieUnder (Lighting)

Some industry observers have predicted that solid-state lighting technology (SSL) will satisfy most

Let There Be Lighting...

By John Paul QuinnUnder (Lighting)

Decisions on the appropriate lighting source are more pervasive than most of us realize.

The State of Virtual Building Design

By Jeff GavinUnder (Your Business)

Building information modeling (BIM)—the software-based 3-D real-time modeling process for constructi

New Coalition Wants Bigger Role for Clean Power in Texas

By Rick LaezmanUnder (Miscellaneous)

Energy has been the lifeblood in Texas for years.

Guiding Automation

By Claire SwedbergUnder (Systems)

The gradual emergence from the recession, as well as development of more efficient technology, is si

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Energy Code for Lighting Retrofits
(Lighting)
By
Craig DiLouie
April 2011
The creators of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1 energy standard set an aggressive goal for the 2010 version, published in November 2010: 30 percent energy savings over the 2004 version. READ MORE
Chicago Announces Citywide Network of EV Charging Stations
(Green Building)
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April 2011
During the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, Illinois Gov. READ MORE
OSHA to Help Small Businesses Comply With Cranes and Derricks Rule
(Miscellaneous)
By
April 2011
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued the Small Entity Compliance Guide for Cranes and Derricks in Construction to help businesses comply with the r READ MORE
New Coalition Wants Bigger Role for Clean Power in Texas
(Miscellaneous)
By
Rick Laezman
April 2011
Energy has been the lifeblood in Texas for years. READ MORE
Study Suggests LEDs May Not Be So Eco-Friendly
(Lighting)
By
Rick Laezman
April 2011
Christmas light enthusiasts have always known not to drop what they are hanging. A broken bulb can spoil everything. Now they have another reason to be careful. READ MORE

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