Published:
June 2012

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Cashing in on Real Money

By Richard P. BinghamUnder (Green Building)

You’ve heard the claims: This product will save electrical energy!

Current Events: Smart Power Storage

By Debbie McClungUnder (Green Building)

Thus far, the structure and integrity of the grid have limited the deployment and effectiveness of i

Taking a Load Off

By Chuck RossUnder (Green Building)

After engineer David Kaneda’s firm moved into its own self-designed zero-energy building, an analysi

Harnessing Potential: Renewable Growth

By Darlene BremerUnder (Green Building)

For years, the United States has been looking for ways to end its addiction to fossil fuels and crea

Stand Behind Your Work

By Thomas E. GlavinichUnder (Your Business)

Everyone is selling something, whether it’s a physical product or an intangible, such as professiona

Gauging Expectations

By Thomas E. GlavinichUnder (Green Building)

In this column, I analyze the energy opportunities identified in previous articles from a technical,

Making the Connection

By Jim HayesUnder (Systems)

The original intent of this month’s column was to discuss fiber use in the smart grid, but I have f

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Big Sockets to Fill
(Lighting)
By
Craig DiLouie
June 2012
On July 14, 2012, Department of Energy (DOE) standards covering many popular incandescent reflector lamps will take effect, eliminating a majority of lamps from the market in READ MORE
Energy Department Report Details Major Potential to Increase Clean, Reliable Hydroelectric Power
(Green Building)
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June 2012
The Department of Energy (DOE) released a renewable-energy resource assessment detailing the potential to develop electric power generation at existing U.S. READ MORE
Gauging Expectations
(Green Building)
By
Thomas E. Glavinich
June 2012
In this column, I analyze the energy opportunities identified in previous articles from a technical, cost and payback standpoint. READ MORE
D.C. Lights up the Dark With New LED Alleyway Streetlighting
(Lighting)
By
Timothy Johnson
June 2012
On the May 14, 2012, Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray joined officials from the District Departments of Transportation (DDOT) and Environment (DDOE) to replace the last o READ MORE
A Word From Your Contractor
(Your Business)
By
Jennifer Leah Stong-Michas
June 2012
To get an idea of how estimators operate, we continue last month’s discussion with H. READ MORE

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