There are two new ways for Avista customers to save money when installing Evluma LED Retrofits. Evluma 50W LED Clearlights qualify for Avista's 2012 Commercial Lighting Incentives and also qualify for Custom Project Proposals. Only products that are pre-qualified by the Lighting Design Lab (LDL), or Design Lights Consortium (DLC) qualify for Avista rebates.Evluma Clearlights are qualified by the LDL. Avista's Commercial Lighting Incentives program includes multiple retrofit categories from T12 up to 1000W HID. According to the Outside Prescriptive Worksheet, the Evluma exchange is for 250W HID exterior dusk-till-dawn fixtures.
Avista customers can swap out an existing 250 Watt HID bulb for a 50W Evluma Clearlight and receive a $200.00 incentive per unit after filling out the Commercial Lighting Incentive Agreement for the Interior and Exterior Lighting Program. "This is a great opportunity where mounting height and application are appropriate for our 50W Clearlight Beacon," said David Tanonis, VP of Sales and Marketing at Evluma. Rebates are issued against the cumulative cost of materials, labor and disposal of the old bulb. The form can be filled out up to 90 days after the project is complete, but must include , a picture of the old lamp number, sample of fixture or fixture removed and; before and after photos of the project.
Avista customers that want to replace an existing 150W HPS or 175W MV bulb with either the 40W or 50W Clearlight can fill out a Custom Project Form and submit it to their regional Avista Account Executive prior to performing the exchange. An Avista Engineering team reviews the project before install to see if the project qualifies for an incentive. Custom Projects are site specific and the incentive may not exceed 50% of the total project cost. Contact your Avista Account Executive to obtain the correct forms.
"Incentives like the rebates offered by organizations such as Avista, BPA, Tri-State and Efficiency Vermont reinforce the importance of energy efficiency to the future," said David. "Clearights can be used to retrofit traditional dusk-till-dawn fixtures, but can also be used to retrofit Ballast-in-Arm fixtures, which are popular in the Northwest." Avista rebates are re-evaluated every year and are subject to change.
Intematix intends implementing the recent investments to meet the challenges faced by the LED industry. It includes increasing the production of ChromaLit remote phosphor products and phosphor products, facility expansion, and working capital.
The Chief Financial Officer for Intematix, Maurice Carson says that LED technology holds major potential in the lighting industry, which can be backed by Intematix phosphors and remote phosphors serving as chief components. The new investment will allow the company to further expand its capabilities as it caters to the light quality demands existing in the general lighting and display markets.
Despite the increasing efficiency achieved with lighting LEDs, it faces certain limitations with its small form-factors such as color quality and thermal management. Intematix phosphors offers white light similar to conventional sources and ChromaLit remote phosphor systems have been demonstrated to deliver more efficient cooling, thereby contributing to compact light bulb solutions.
2012年3月15日 星期四
2011年12月13日 星期二
Lights to turn on smiles
Flamingoes, giant umbrellas, talking ornaments and Santa Claus are all making an appearance in Renwick.
They are among 40,000 Christmas lights on display at Ron and Val Alcorn's home in Kowhai Dr.
For the past 16 years the Alcorns have been lighting up their driveway, garden, garage and house at Christmas time.
Mrs Alcorn said it started as a way to bring a smile to children's faces, and it grew from there. She works on the lights and ornaments throughout the year, collecting them from overseas, including relatives in the United States.
Unfortunately, 8 metres of lights she had ordered from Australia had not turned up in time to be put up this year.
Every year the display is changed slightly. "The neighbourhood kids will quickly tell me what is different."
This year a large star and 11 umbrellas had been added, as well as a few thousand more lights.
The couple, along with members of Mrs Alcorn's marching team, Funseekers Leisure Marchers, started putting together the display on November 10 and finished at the weekend.
Most of the lights were low voltage and ran off solar panels, but the power bill did go up about $100 a month while the lights were on, Mrs Alcorn said.
Donations left in a box at the gate helped pay the bill, and any extra money was donated to the marching team.
Peter Hind, of Blackmans Bay, has been installing Christmas lights at his place for as long as he can remember, with the display getting a bit bigger each year.
The 57-year-old electrician said he spent about two and a half days putting up the lights.
As well as colourful lights on strings and garden stakes, the display includes inflatable figures, glowing reindeer and the usual Christmas trees.
Mr Hind installs the lights at the start of each December.
He said he and his wife, Jill, got a kick out of seeing the smiles on the faces of passing children.
"It's good for the kids in the neighbourhood," he said.
The Hinds' place is one of a number of homes in Hampden Court that is lit up brightly this Christmas.
Mr Hind said it had become a bit of an annual street tradition, with neighbours gathering for an evening walk around to view the lights in the week leading up to Christmas.
Mr Hind said the widespread availability of solar-powered lights had made installation easier and power bills cheaper. He said 40 per cent of his lights were solar-powered.
They are among 40,000 Christmas lights on display at Ron and Val Alcorn's home in Kowhai Dr.
For the past 16 years the Alcorns have been lighting up their driveway, garden, garage and house at Christmas time.
Mrs Alcorn said it started as a way to bring a smile to children's faces, and it grew from there. She works on the lights and ornaments throughout the year, collecting them from overseas, including relatives in the United States.
Unfortunately, 8 metres of lights she had ordered from Australia had not turned up in time to be put up this year.
Every year the display is changed slightly. "The neighbourhood kids will quickly tell me what is different."
This year a large star and 11 umbrellas had been added, as well as a few thousand more lights.
The couple, along with members of Mrs Alcorn's marching team, Funseekers Leisure Marchers, started putting together the display on November 10 and finished at the weekend.
Most of the lights were low voltage and ran off solar panels, but the power bill did go up about $100 a month while the lights were on, Mrs Alcorn said.
Donations left in a box at the gate helped pay the bill, and any extra money was donated to the marching team.
Peter Hind, of Blackmans Bay, has been installing Christmas lights at his place for as long as he can remember, with the display getting a bit bigger each year.
The 57-year-old electrician said he spent about two and a half days putting up the lights.
As well as colourful lights on strings and garden stakes, the display includes inflatable figures, glowing reindeer and the usual Christmas trees.
Mr Hind installs the lights at the start of each December.
He said he and his wife, Jill, got a kick out of seeing the smiles on the faces of passing children.
"It's good for the kids in the neighbourhood," he said.
The Hinds' place is one of a number of homes in Hampden Court that is lit up brightly this Christmas.
Mr Hind said it had become a bit of an annual street tradition, with neighbours gathering for an evening walk around to view the lights in the week leading up to Christmas.
Mr Hind said the widespread availability of solar-powered lights had made installation easier and power bills cheaper. He said 40 per cent of his lights were solar-powered.
2011年12月8日 星期四
Senior Living: Thoughtful gifts are always appreciated
There are two kinds of people. Those who are ready for Christmas by noon on Black Friday, and those who are not.
This column won't be of much use to those who have their lights up, holiday decorations artfully placed throughout the house, Christmas cards addressed, stamped and ready to mail, and last but not least, presents wrapped and under the tree or already dropped off at the post office. Keep reading if you still have shopping to do.
It's easy to shop for kids who make detailed Christmas lists and teenagers who love gift cards and electronic gadgets. It gets harder as people grow older. We hear a lot of wives complain that their husband just goes out and purchases what they want (or think they need) without regard to timing of a special occasion such as a birthday or Christmas. Husbands are perplexed when their wife seems like a professional shopper whose bargain hunting skills can't be matched.
Seniors may be the most difficult to shop for at Christmastime. After all, seniors have lived through many Christmases. Selecting gifts that can be appreciated can be a daunting task. Dietary restrictions or physical limitations may make the gift inappropriate or just awkwardly received.
People value gifts differently. Some believe a gift is the thing that represents a thoughtful expression of love — taking the time to select the right item and spending hard-earned money. Others would like the gift of yourself — giving your time to show your love, rather than giving a thing.
We have some ideas for those who want things, and those who value the gift of your time.
Food items — keep in mind dietary restrictions. Candy, nuts, salty snacks, specialty coffees may be difficult to consume for those who suffer from diabetes, digestive issues, tooth problems, high blood pressure, etc. Instead, give herbal teas, hot cocoa, mints, hard candy or home-baked goods that fit within their dietary restrictions.
Entertainment items — keep in mind physical limitations such as sight and hearing. Give large print books and crossword puzzles, a full spectrum light lamp, a folding lap table or desk, books on CD, or a headphone designed to receive TV broadcasts. Purchase a CD featuring music from their era.
Clothing items — keep in mind mobility limitations. Some shoes with heavy treads can cause trips and falls. Leather soled shoes don't catch on carpeting, buttons, zippers and snaps may be hard to manage for those with arthritis. Look for garments with soft and stretchy fabric in the person's favorite color.
Create your own gift certificate for an event — accompany your loved one to lunch or dinner at a favorite restaurant, a trip to the mall, movies or Turtle Bay Museum.
Give a "Fix-It Ticket" — offer to fix something in their home such as a leaky faucet, crumbling step or wobbly hand rail. Install grab bars, a shower seat in the bathroom and place nonskid strips in the tub or shower. For those who aren't so handy, change the batteries in their smoke detectors and replace burned out light bulbs.
This column won't be of much use to those who have their lights up, holiday decorations artfully placed throughout the house, Christmas cards addressed, stamped and ready to mail, and last but not least, presents wrapped and under the tree or already dropped off at the post office. Keep reading if you still have shopping to do.
It's easy to shop for kids who make detailed Christmas lists and teenagers who love gift cards and electronic gadgets. It gets harder as people grow older. We hear a lot of wives complain that their husband just goes out and purchases what they want (or think they need) without regard to timing of a special occasion such as a birthday or Christmas. Husbands are perplexed when their wife seems like a professional shopper whose bargain hunting skills can't be matched.
Seniors may be the most difficult to shop for at Christmastime. After all, seniors have lived through many Christmases. Selecting gifts that can be appreciated can be a daunting task. Dietary restrictions or physical limitations may make the gift inappropriate or just awkwardly received.
People value gifts differently. Some believe a gift is the thing that represents a thoughtful expression of love — taking the time to select the right item and spending hard-earned money. Others would like the gift of yourself — giving your time to show your love, rather than giving a thing.
We have some ideas for those who want things, and those who value the gift of your time.
Food items — keep in mind dietary restrictions. Candy, nuts, salty snacks, specialty coffees may be difficult to consume for those who suffer from diabetes, digestive issues, tooth problems, high blood pressure, etc. Instead, give herbal teas, hot cocoa, mints, hard candy or home-baked goods that fit within their dietary restrictions.
Entertainment items — keep in mind physical limitations such as sight and hearing. Give large print books and crossword puzzles, a full spectrum light lamp, a folding lap table or desk, books on CD, or a headphone designed to receive TV broadcasts. Purchase a CD featuring music from their era.
Clothing items — keep in mind mobility limitations. Some shoes with heavy treads can cause trips and falls. Leather soled shoes don't catch on carpeting, buttons, zippers and snaps may be hard to manage for those with arthritis. Look for garments with soft and stretchy fabric in the person's favorite color.
Create your own gift certificate for an event — accompany your loved one to lunch or dinner at a favorite restaurant, a trip to the mall, movies or Turtle Bay Museum.
Give a "Fix-It Ticket" — offer to fix something in their home such as a leaky faucet, crumbling step or wobbly hand rail. Install grab bars, a shower seat in the bathroom and place nonskid strips in the tub or shower. For those who aren't so handy, change the batteries in their smoke detectors and replace burned out light bulbs.
2011年11月7日 星期一
Starry-eyed resident has qualms about new lights
Farmington residents may have noticed a change in some of the street lights on their blocks.
The city received stimulus funds to buy 130 light-emitting diode street lights, all but 15 of which have been installed.
"We're close to having them all put up," said Gary Rollstin, engineering supervisor for Farmington's Electric Utility System. "We're putting them up on secondary streets and culs-de-sac."
For the most part, the light replacement has gone smoothly, other than one complaint received by Farmington's City Council.
"At the end of Ute Street a light was changed, and I don't know why, but it's very, very bright," said Councilor Mary Fischer. "If it were in my yard, I would be unhappy about it as well."
Fischer went by to see the light in question and agrees it is a definite and noticeable change.
"The other street lights seem to have a pinkish, orangish cast and are much softer," Fischer said.
According to Rollstin, the LED lights shouldn't be that much brighter than the mercury vapor lights they are replacing.
"The mercury vapor kind is pretty much obsolete. The newest one is 35 years old," Rollstin said. "Night sky people don't like mercury vapors very much. We put these up because they give an equivalent amount of light."
According to Rollstin, the biggest difference other than being more efficient with a longer life span, is in the color of the lights.
"Mercury vapor will look a little purple," Rollstin said. "LEDs are whitish bluish, and the other orange lights that you see most everywhere are high pressure sodium."
Fischer believes there are places where LED lights would be fitting, but she questions the most recent placement.
"This was an instance where no one asked for it to be changed." Fischer said. "Now it makes it almost impossible to do any type of stargazing. I think if somebody seriously objects to them, they should switch them back because it is a very noticeable change. But there are certainly times where these would be ideal, like high-crime areas and places that need to be especially well lit."
The city received stimulus funds to buy 130 light-emitting diode street lights, all but 15 of which have been installed.
"We're close to having them all put up," said Gary Rollstin, engineering supervisor for Farmington's Electric Utility System. "We're putting them up on secondary streets and culs-de-sac."
For the most part, the light replacement has gone smoothly, other than one complaint received by Farmington's City Council.
"At the end of Ute Street a light was changed, and I don't know why, but it's very, very bright," said Councilor Mary Fischer. "If it were in my yard, I would be unhappy about it as well."
Fischer went by to see the light in question and agrees it is a definite and noticeable change.
"The other street lights seem to have a pinkish, orangish cast and are much softer," Fischer said.
According to Rollstin, the LED lights shouldn't be that much brighter than the mercury vapor lights they are replacing.
"The mercury vapor kind is pretty much obsolete. The newest one is 35 years old," Rollstin said. "Night sky people don't like mercury vapors very much. We put these up because they give an equivalent amount of light."
According to Rollstin, the biggest difference other than being more efficient with a longer life span, is in the color of the lights.
"Mercury vapor will look a little purple," Rollstin said. "LEDs are whitish bluish, and the other orange lights that you see most everywhere are high pressure sodium."
Fischer believes there are places where LED lights would be fitting, but she questions the most recent placement.
"This was an instance where no one asked for it to be changed." Fischer said. "Now it makes it almost impossible to do any type of stargazing. I think if somebody seriously objects to them, they should switch them back because it is a very noticeable change. But there are certainly times where these would be ideal, like high-crime areas and places that need to be especially well lit."
2011年10月10日 星期一
GreenBiz 2011 leaves its mark in grand style
Many manufacturing companies in Vietnam have had to cut operational costs, restructure operations and even halt their expansion plans due to global financial woes and Vietnam’s macroeconomic problems. Did this impact on the interest of Vietnam-based firms in GreenBiz 2011?
No, quite the opposite. At GreenBiz 2011 we had more exhibitors presenting even better technologies and solutions than was the case in GreenBiz 2009. A lot of progress has been made in terms of technology and our member companies are on the edge of this. It seems many companies are using the period of economic stagnation to rethink and re-evaluate their long-term business plans. They are considering more lifecycle costs instead of only looking at short-term solutions.
We clearly observed a shift in mindset, which is good for Vietnam and its long-term sustainable progress. We observed that there were many B2B discussions taking place and GreenBiz 2011 was a great platform for Vietnamese and European companies to establish the links with each other.
What opportunities are there for European firms to transfer green technologies to Vietnam following GreenBiz 2011?
GreenBiz 2011 has opened up new opportunities for Vietnam in various areas of green solutions and technologies, and it also has raised the awareness that Vietnam will attach to sustainable development in particular with regards to sustainable cities, climate change and energy efficiency, as well as cleaner production and green business practices in general.
Let me give you a very simple example, energy saving led tube. It is said that if energy saving light bulbs were installed in every home and office in Vietnam, it could cut the entire country’s electricity consumption used in lighting by more than 30 per cent - a massive saving from something so small. So even if you don’t want to install solar panels, heat pumps, small scale hydro or wind systems, you can still reduce your impact on climate change with very little effort or expense.
This is a good solution for a developing country like Vietnam. GreenBiz 2011 will display many upgraded products and solutions, ranging from light bulbs to water heaters, environmentally friendly cars and motorbikes to waste-water treatment and water-saving solutions. Finally, some new features of GreenBiz 2011 also include renewable energies, in particular new solar technologies in addition to wind energy that was already presented in 2009.
No, quite the opposite. At GreenBiz 2011 we had more exhibitors presenting even better technologies and solutions than was the case in GreenBiz 2009. A lot of progress has been made in terms of technology and our member companies are on the edge of this. It seems many companies are using the period of economic stagnation to rethink and re-evaluate their long-term business plans. They are considering more lifecycle costs instead of only looking at short-term solutions.
We clearly observed a shift in mindset, which is good for Vietnam and its long-term sustainable progress. We observed that there were many B2B discussions taking place and GreenBiz 2011 was a great platform for Vietnamese and European companies to establish the links with each other.
What opportunities are there for European firms to transfer green technologies to Vietnam following GreenBiz 2011?
GreenBiz 2011 has opened up new opportunities for Vietnam in various areas of green solutions and technologies, and it also has raised the awareness that Vietnam will attach to sustainable development in particular with regards to sustainable cities, climate change and energy efficiency, as well as cleaner production and green business practices in general.
Let me give you a very simple example, energy saving led tube. It is said that if energy saving light bulbs were installed in every home and office in Vietnam, it could cut the entire country’s electricity consumption used in lighting by more than 30 per cent - a massive saving from something so small. So even if you don’t want to install solar panels, heat pumps, small scale hydro or wind systems, you can still reduce your impact on climate change with very little effort or expense.
This is a good solution for a developing country like Vietnam. GreenBiz 2011 will display many upgraded products and solutions, ranging from light bulbs to water heaters, environmentally friendly cars and motorbikes to waste-water treatment and water-saving solutions. Finally, some new features of GreenBiz 2011 also include renewable energies, in particular new solar technologies in addition to wind energy that was already presented in 2009.
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