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About Elizabeth Smyth

Elizabeth Smyth is a writer for Precision Paragon, an energy efficient commercial lighting manufacturer and a leading source for lighting retrofit solutions.

Say Goodbye To The Fluorescent Buzz

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FIPEL Lighting

  Scientists at Wake Forest University have developed a flicker-free, shatterproof alternative for large-scale lighting that they claim is at least twice as efficient as CFL technology and less expensive than LEDs. The lighting is based on field-induced polymer electroluminescent (FIPEL) technology, which uses a nano-engineered polymer matrix to convert the charge into light. “People often complain that fluorescent lights bother their eyes, and the hum from the fluorescent tubes irritates anyone sitting at a … Read More

University Of Delaware Establishes Energy Efficiency Fund

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The University of Deleware Lighting Retrofit

  The University of Delaware recently announced the creation of the Revolving Energy Efficiency Fund to support energy efficiency projects across the campus. The goal is to reduce the University’s carbon emissions and operating costs. Potential projects will be identified by the Facilities and Auxiliary Services engineering staff, who will target investments with a payback period of fewer than five years. “Reducing our energy consumption and carbon footprint is an important element of our Path … Read More

Philips Launches LED Retrofit Lamps

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Philips A21 LED

  Last week, Philips announced the release of three new types of LED bulbs for its LED retrofit line. These new bulbs will help users experience the benefits of LED lighting while replicating the characteristics of the traditional light bulbs they replace. The first bulb, the DimTone BR30, is designed for the hospitality and restaurant industries. As its name suggests, this bulb is designed to work with the BR30 lighting socket. The bulb itself offers … Read More

Comparing Energy Efficient Lighting Technologies [Infographic]

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Interested in understanding how different lighting sources work? How about which light source is the most efficient, most cost effective, or has the best light distribution? This infographic, developed by Precision Paragon, explains all of this and more. Check it out below or view the full size version. –> Also recommended for you: Energy-efficient Lighting Market in Europe to 2020 – LEDs Emerge as Key Growth Sector due to Price Discounting and Phosphor Shortages Restricting CFL … Read More

Survey Shows Energy Efficient Lighting Industry Continues to Grow

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The energy efficient lighting industry is growing strong, according to a survey by Precision Paragon [P2], an energy efficient commercial lighting manufacturer. The Energy Efficient Lighting Industry survey was distributed to more than 2,900 lighting professionals in the U.S. Of those who responded to the survey, 69% either met or exceeded their revenue expectations in 2011, and over 80% predicted more opportunities for growth in 2012, both for the industry and for their individual companies. … Read More

Say Goodbye to T12 Fluorescent Lamps (Businesses: Get Your Rebates Now!)

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T12 Lamps

  This July, U.S. lighting manufacturers will cease production of many T12 lamps in order to comply with Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. First announced in 2010, the DOE planned to phase out magnetic ballasts used in T12 lamps in favor of more energy-efficient T8 and T5 lamps. … Read More

Cost Analysis Tool Helps Cities Switch to LED Lighting

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Boston LED Street Lights

  The DOE Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium, in collaboration with the Clinton Climate Initiative, recently launched a free cost-benefit analysis tool for municipalities, utilities, and other organizations as a method for analyzing the cost and return from lighting efficiency projects. The model will help municipalities better understand all of the costs involved with a lighting retrofit, as well as provide accurate projections of kilowatt and dollar savings. The Microsoft-Excel-based tool comes preloaded with sample data … Read More

DOE Report Shows Shift to Energy-Efficient Lighting

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2010 DOE Lighting Report

  Recently the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released The 2010 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization report, which examines the current conditions and broad trends in the U.S. lighting market. The report included many promising trends, of which a shift to more energy-efficient lighting was perhaps the most important. The new report updates a similar DOE model of the 2001 U.S. lighting market inventory. During the intervening decade, two trends emerged. First, there is push toward … Read More

Cloud-Based Wi-Fi LED Lighting Comes to Japan

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Net LED

Japanese manufacturer Net LED Technology Corporation has released the first cloud-based Wi-Fi lighting system. The 40-W light allows users to dim lights and wattage from a computer, smartphone (iPhone app), or RFID device.

The costs of the lighting setup runs 60,000 yen ($781 USD) for the primary server, which supports up to 100 lights; 19,800 yen ($257 USD) for the main tube; and 14,000 yen ($182 USD) for secondary lights.

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