Most people agree that saving money and being "green" are important — until 100 degree temperatures are involved. Survey findings released today by Honeywell following one of the hottest summers on record found nearly two thirds of American consumers chose comfort over cost savings and conserving energy when temperatures spiked. Sixty percent of those polled saw their energy bills increase compared to summers past, but those cost increases did not stop respondents from pursuing comfort. In fact, 30 percent of consumers who saw their bills climb said it was well worth the higher costs to stay comfortable. "We all like to save money and conserve energy, but not at the expense of comfort," said Joe Puishys, president, Honeywell Environmental Combustion and Control. "And that makes sense...
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Industry News
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September 2, 2010
Acuity Brands, a market leader in innovative energy efficient lighting and control solutions, is proud to support San Diego State University's first LED lighting project. The centerpiece of this installation is a new 215-person lecture hall equipped with the Lithonia Lighting(R) RTLED(TM) luminaire, the LED version of its highly successful RT5 products. This integrated LED lighting and controls project is aligned with... -
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Wind and solar developers, manufacturers, suppliers and Ontario Feed-in Tariff administrators are looking forward to discussing the challenges and opportunities of building the province's wind and solar supply chains next month. All will be gathering on October 5-6 in Toronto for the Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum which aims to answer the critical questions around supply chains challenges for wind and solar FIT projects including transmission expansion and Economic Connection Tests (ECTs).
This timely event includes 50+ speakers and is sponsored by Navigant Consulting, Siemens and Enfinity. "Ontario's FIT program has accelerated the adoption of solar PV in Ontario, however; the long-term success of the program will rely heavily on the supply chain," says Chris Young,...
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September 1, 2010
Fluke Corporation, a global leader in test and measurement technology, today announced it is kicking-off a seminar series designed to help contractors, building inspectors and energy auditors gain a basic understanding of thermal imaging.
The hands-on training seminars will help attendees learn how to troubleshoot faster and avoid downtime using the latest thermal imaging technology, along with assistance in selecting the right Fluke thermal imager. Seminar topics include Infrared techniques for moisture detection, insulation problems, under floor heating and excessive air leakage, Thermal imaging Standards and Business ROI.
Fluke Electronics Canada has partnered with the Snell Group, the world's largest independent infrared...
Keeping Current
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August 26, 2010
LUMINUS DEVICES, INC. announces that Jim Hunter has joined the company as vice president and general manager, global commercial markets. Mr. Hunter will be responsible for increasing Luminus’ presence in the general lighting, ultraviolet (UV), and display lighting markets. He joins Luminus from Philips Lighting North America where he held several senior management positions.
“Jim brings a diverse and deep skill set to Luminus and we’re excited he’s joined the company as we continue a record-setting year of growth,” said Keith T.S. Ward, president and CEO, Luminus Devices. “Jim’s experience and success managing marketing within the lighting division of Philips’ North America is extremely...
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August 19, 2010
STANDARD PRODUCTS announces the appointment and promotion of Zane Yakiwchuk, LC to the position of Regional Sales Manager for the Alberta region. His previous achievements at the company, along with his strong leadership skills and his motivation for Standard Products to be the leader in lighting, make him ideally suited for this new position. Zane is LC accredited by the NCQLP and a member of the IESNA... -
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PANDUIT CANADA CORP., District Sales Manager, Grahame Brown announces the appointment of Mr. Steve Ishii as EG (Electrical Group) Account Manager for British Columbia, he will complement our existing sales force of Sean Northcott (cdn-smn) and Elaine Wilson (cdn-elw). Steve joins Panduit Canada with over 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Panduit, Steve held the... -
August 13, 2010
STANDARD POLE LTD. announces the appointment of Bill Easton to the position of sales representative for British Columbia. Bill has a wealth of experience in the electrical industry and is a welcome addition to the team. Standard Pole manufactures a wide range of high quality metal poles designed for a variety of applications. For more information on the Standard Pole product line, visit...
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August 6, 2010read more
Comfort, security and convenience are things you can depend on with a Cummins residential standby generator … just in case the power goes out. It is easy to forget how much we depend on power. We use it for everyday essentials like heating, cooling, security, refrigeration, lights, cooking and bathing. With power outages occurring more and more frequently, it is good to be prepared. A Cummins standby generator can give you peace... -
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The SN Series Nut, part of the CADDY® line of fixings, fasteners and supports from ERICO, is an innovative new solution for supporting loads on threaded rod. The SN Series Nut is extremely easy to install and can be positioned instantly on threaded rod at any location, helping to significantly reduce installation time. Simply open the nut and insert it on the threaded rod where needed. Then twist it to close and tighten with a wrench. It’s... -
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LEDtronics, Inc., announces energy-efficient, vibration-resistant T8 and T12/2-pin fluorescent-replacement LED tube lights that are ideally designed for passenger buses and railcars. The series LED48T8-288 Bi-Pin LED Tube Light fits into standard G13 bases and is designed to directly replace conventional T8 and T12 fluorescent tubes that provide interior lighting for light rail, motor coaches, buses, railway passenger...
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