Commercial Lighting System news
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Get shovel-ready for the new economyDecember 16, 2009Even if the recession is really over, the commercial construction industry is far from recovery. But the market will come back. More
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Using the sun to power data centersBy Jack Pouchet Emerson Network Power, St. Louis, December 16, 2009Adding a large photovoltaic array to the roof of a data center raises its profile, and adds a reliable source of clean power. More
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The synergy of lighting codes and controlsBy Michael Jouaneh, LEED AP, Lutron, Coopersburg, Pa., December 16, 2009Lighting controls play a key role in meeting energy codes for buildings. More
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The light at the end of the tunnelBy Joseph M. “Jody” Good, III, LC, FIES, IALD, LEED AP, Spectrum Engineers, Salt Lake City, December 16, 2009More
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Schneider Electric fires up 60 kW PV array on cold winter dayMichael Ivanovich. Source: Mark Hoske, Control Engineering, December 14, 2009
Schneider Electric launches 60 kW dc photovoltaic (PV) power array at company's North American headquarters in Palatine, Ill. News and photos!
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LIGHTFAIR 2010 unveils 200 CEUs of sessions for Las Vegas eventMichael Ivanovich, source: LIGHTFAIR International, December 14, 2009Expansion of comprehensive educational program and new Building Integration pavilion enhance offerings for engineers, designers, and consultants. More
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ASHRAE launches pilot program for energy labelMichael Ivanovich, editor-in-chief, source: ASHRAE, December 8, 2009
ASHRAE's Building EQ program addresses "As Desgined" (new) and "In Operation" (existing) buildings of all types except residential.
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EPA final rule: Greenhouse gases are dangerousMichael Ivanovich, December 7, 2009Following a 60-day comment period, the U.S. EPA's final rule states that greenhouse gases threaten the public health and welfare of the American people. More
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Metering utility plant's powerDecember 1, 2009More
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Study: LED lifecycle assessmentSource: OSRAM, November 30, 2009
A study on the lifecycle assessment of LED lamps shows the latest generation of lamps achieves a very high score for environmental friendliness.
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ASHRAE publishes design guide for healthcare facilitiesMichael Ivanovich, November 19, 2009Advanced Energy Design Guide designed to help health care facilities increase efficiency by 30% over 90.1-1999 More
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Whole-building shutdown testsBy Karl Stum, PE, Summit Building Engineering, Vancouver, Wash., November 18, 2009Properly specifying how to conduct an intentional power outage and recovery reduces risks and increases the likelihood this critical test is performed. More
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The team approach to healthcare projectsBy John Alsentzer, PE, Smith Seckman Reid Inc. and Clark Denson, PE, LEED AP, SSRCx, Nashville, Tenn., November 18, 2009Major construction projects and energy retrofits in the healthcare industry can be complex for hospital management and staff. Typically, the need for growth, service line expansion, and infrastructure upgrades readily declares itself. More
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The Green Building Market and Impact Report 2009 is releasedSource: Greener World Media, November 6, 2009
An annual green buildings report highlights the impact of LEED-certified buildings.
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SupplementsConsulting-Specifying Engineer Staff, November 5, 2009Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine covers certain topics in depth, including power, a specifiers guide, and green technology. More
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DOE releases new versions of EnergyPlus and OpenStudioSource: Department of Energy, October 27, 2009The U.S. Department of Energy announced the release of the updated software for its HVAC, lighting, and building energy flow systems. More
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ASHRAE Headquarters goes Platinum with LEED NC CertificationBy Michael Ivanovich, CSE, Chief Editor, October 23, 2009
CSE Chief Editor Michael Ivanovich asks ASHRAE about the performance of its recently certified, LEED Platinum ASHRAE Headquarters.
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Energy Star hits a speed bumpBy Matthew L. Wald, New York Times, October 19, 2009
Energy Star appliances may not all be efficient, audit finds.
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President Obama orders for a trim in greenhouse gases at federal agenciesSource: Department of Energy, October 7, 2009
Obama's Executive Order requires federal agencies meet new sustainability and energy efficiency guidelines.
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Belling the code-and-standard catBy Gersil N. Kay, IESNA, Conservation Lighting International Ltd., October 1, 2009More
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