Briefly … – 2006-04-01

The 17th Annual Energy Efficiency Forum will be held June 14 at the National Press Club, Washington, D.C. Co-sponsored by the U.S Energy Assn. and Johnson Controls, this year’s theme, “Energy Efficiency: The Path Towards Independence,” reflects growing awareness of energy’s impact on the global economy and security in today’s world. For more information, go to www.eeforum.net .

Lutron Electronics has launched a new website, www.lutron.com/occsensors , supporting its full line of commercial occupancy sensors and providing information on the technology and benefits of occupancy-based light control.

The Natural Resources Defense Council has launched a new website, www.nrdc.org/buildinggreen , to offer building professionals cost-effective green strategies.

The Highmark Data Center, designed by RTKL, Baltimore, and featured in the April 2005 issue of CSE, has received LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.