We will be posting
common questions and answers regarding issues pertaining to electrical
supplies, electric heating, lighting and datacommunications. Select
your topic of choice from the list below:
Commercial and Residential lighting
Our own Linda Morley provided the lighting design for a special Lighting Makeover hosted by the American Lighting Association, the Alliance to Save Energy, and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. The Makeover showcased the many energy-efficient lighting options available to consumers. Lumen-Lighting-Makeover
Ceiling Fans
International
Dark-Sky Association
Landscape Lighting
Lighting
Fundamentals
Making Sense of all this Rare Earth stuff (PDF/285 KB TY Philips!)
New Energy Efficiency Requirements for Light Bulbs (source: ALA)
Outdoor Lighting
Residential
lighting time table
Safety
Tips for the Home and the Workplace (PDF/176KB)
Energy Management
BGE Smart Energy Savers Program
ENERGY
STAR
EPAct
2005 and the Commercial Building Tax Deduction
Ideas
for Energy Efficiency
LEED:
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
New Energy Efficiency Requirements for Light Bulbs (source: ALA)
PEPCO C&I Energy Savings Program
Federal Legislation on light bulbs
Two great brochures highlighting the changes featured in
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Download them here:
Sylvania CONS-LEGIS-2010.pdf
Philips P-5835-C UpgradeBroFINAL.pdf
New Energy Efficiency Requirements for Light Bulbs (source: ALA)
For the kids
Electrical
Elementary (PDF/2.18MB)
Industry Information
NAED's Technology
Informer site is dedicated to covering technology for the electrical
community, visit: http://www.naedtechnologyinformer.com
http://www.dominionelectric.blogspot.com/
Visit our blog for a personal view of the greatest finds and the latest trends in lighting. Written by Catherine Schlawin, an ALA Certified Lighting Consultant and our Chantilly Residential Lighting Showroom Manager, it is sure to be a great resource when you are planning your next project.
Introducing http://www.spotopportunities.blogspot.com/ a blog for energy saving products, tips and opportunities
NEMA Offers Guidelines For Handling Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment.
Do You Replace, Repair or Leave in Place?
Recent hurricanes have disrupted lives and caused extensive damage to homes, businesses and government structures. Now people are anxious to repair the damage and get on with their livesElectrical professionals need to know how to address and repair water damaged equipment.
NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) has developed a comprehensive report that details how to address water damaged equipment and make repairs.
As a courtesy we have provided the NEMA report here.
Recycling
Safe CFL Disposal (PDF/149.45KB) from ENERGYstar.gov
Premium Bulb Eater (PDF/1463KB) the safe, efficient way to recycle fluorescent lamps. For a demonstration contact Barbara Waterman.
Sylvania has developed a business association with VEOLIA, to create a safe, convenient and cost-effective program for you to recycle lamps and ballasts. Now you can order your RECYCLEPAK recycling kits online at www.sylvania.com/recycle
