There are several reasons why I like the LED technology, not least of which is that it is easier to spell than both incandescent and fluorescent. Did you take a note that the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2014 went to the inventors of the (blue) LED? Recently India’s energy … [continued]
Leading analytics company, IHS, has forecast 10 trends that it believes will propel the lighting and LED industry through 2015, which it believes could lead to improved margins for companies and lower prices for consumers. “For the big three lighting suppliers, the road was bumpy: all of them recorded falling … [continued]
A recent press release from the EPA (the US Environmental Protection Agency) announced the start of the Energy Star Home Advisor. Americans can use this an online tool to improve energy efficiency of their homes — saving money and energy at the same time. The tool recommends, customizes, and prioritizes home-improvement … [continued]
Here’s another ingenious and practical infrastructure story from our mentor in all things bicycle and mass transit, Copenhagen. Safety is not a small issue with bicyclists and pedestrians. Copenhagen has many bus stops and cycle tracks with a lot of bicyclists and pedestrians, which provides the need to really integrate them … [continued]
Originally published on 1Sun4All. Angelina Jolie has worked with UNHCR since 2001 — you may read more about her Field Missions here. IKEA is well-known for the company’s sustainability practices and it currently has a campaign to provide solar lighting and fuel-efficient cooking stoves in UNHCR refugee camps. It started on February 3 and is running through March … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. President Obama meets with Kenguru CEO Stacy Zoern (photo: kenguru.com). More than three million Americans can celebrate when they hear this story. Made in the USA but in demand worldwide, the Kenguru—a driver-only electric vehicle with no seats—promises mobility-challenged people unprecedented access to the everyday world … [continued]
Beginning January 1, 2014, federal legislation mandates that inefficient 40 and 60 watt incandescent bulbs be phased out of the marketplace in favor of more environmentally friendly bulbs. That means the traditional bulb you grew up using will become a thing of the past. The good news is that there … [continued]
Originally published on Shrink That Footprint by Lindsay Wilson Five years ago I bought my first LED light bulbs. They were to replace halogens in my bathroom. I spent too much money on not enough lumens and way too many kelvin. You know what I mean? No? Perfect. Let’s make a … [continued]
Increasing the number of jobs in our country is critical. However, what is intelligent is to create jobs that are truly sustainable. Due to recent improvements in Broward County, Florida, there are many happy contractors, electricians, and others in related fields thanks to a new program. An intelligent effort from … [continued]
Halogen, CFLs, LEDs, Watts, Lumens—what’s the difference? What’s best? We’ve got you covered! Lighting a typical Minnesota home accounts for about 10 percent of the energy needed to power one’s home. One of the best ways to reduce your electricity bill is to replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with ENERGY … [continued]
