Lessons from New England energy efficiency study (http://bit.ly/g3Zndd can be applied to all states, via @seth_leitman http://bit.ly/gjzjVj # A Plan for 100% Renewable Energy by 2050 (http://bit.ly/fREgnr w/ half coming from energy efficiency is generating a lot of great comments. # LA remains in first place for the third year in EPA's list of cities with the most Energy Star certified buildings http://1.usa.gov/gJaR6r # Siemens to spin out Osram to focus on energy efficient lighting under new leadership http://bit.ly/hTJvzY # You can be "America's Next Top Energy … Continue reading

EERE News: DOE to Offer LED Lighting Workshop in Dallas http://bit.ly/bPhuTy # Lowe-Martin Group gets kudos for reducing environmental footprint http://bit.ly/cMgYRm The T5 lighting retrofit identified as key component. # NYSEG and RG&E Offering Rebates to Encourage Commercial and Industrial Customers to Become More Energy Efficient - http://bit.ly/d46GTj # Leviton introduces Zipline integrated ballast and lamp holder system for 32/30/28W T8-based fixtures to lower mfg cost. http://bit.ly/9jfW4Z # Photosynthesis depends on quantum entanglement say Berkeley scie … Continue reading

Lincoln Electric System's funds for energy efficiency rebates were tapped out after first three months of applications. http://bit.ly/agwRfp # Ameren IL Utilities Act On Energy rebate program goals for 3 years grow to 115,000,000 kWh savings with budget of $10.7M. # @Jamesbedell I wish I was at #lightfair also! Know of any good sources of what's going on at the show floor? in reply to Jamesbedell # @Jamesbedell I say we decide :) My vote is for #lightfair Other one has some noise on it and not enough use yet. What do you think? in reply to Jamesbedell # @li … Continue reading

Congrats to @LightNOWBlog for a great article just published on Electrical Contractor magazine (@ECMagdotcom) http://bit.ly/cWOKlj #

Buildings Technologies Program: DOE Awards $452 million in Recovery Act Funds for Building Retrofits http://bit.ly/djoDXK # We've lowered our prices on all T8 and T5HO vapor proof high bay fixtures at RelightDepot.com. Save up to 22% http://bit.ly/9jzLxJ # … Continue reading

Efficiency Can Do More Than You Think |Triple Pundit http://tinyurl.com/y3he5nw # Any Concord, MA business can now apply for up to $2,000 in rebates to cover up to 70% of the cost of qualified lighting upgrade projects. # How Soon Can You See Green From Building Green? A $1.4M lighting retrofit in NY pays itself back in 1.4 yrs! http://bit.ly/c1gfCJ # #Starbucks estimates 1,000 stores have undergone #LED #lighting #retrofit http://bit.ly/aXYQ0j # Rocky Mountain Power offering 4 energy efficient #lighting training seminars for contractors and auditors. http://bit.ly … Continue reading