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Looking for a way to save money and energy? Outdoor lighting with a built-in motion sensor will save you energy, plus add year-round security. Use a two light design centered on a garage or at a house corner to cover large areas, or go with a decorative design for porch and patio areas. What's more, many of the designs are Title 24 Compliant , an important...
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Dark Sky lighting regulations have become more commonplace in various municipalities over the last few years. Lighting that conforms to Dark Sky design specs aims to stop the adverse effects of outdoor lighting pollution, including energy waste and the harm that lighting can cause to nocturnal wildlife and ecosystems. Often it's as simple as designing...
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John did a post on these energy-efficient LED recessed lights on February 27th. In the meantime, our the team from the LAMPS PLUS professionals side attended a trade show. They had a booth next door to the display pictured above with the recessed lights actually installed. They were really enthusiastic about how well these recessed light modules work...
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This innovative new outdoor light features a top solar panel that powers four LED lights. These LEDs offer auto dusk-to-dawn lighting, a great feature for entry areas or anywhere you want to add safety and security. When you get home and need more light, just switch on the compact fluorescent bulb. It's a great pairing that's green and efficient. Hybrid...
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It's great to see new technology applied in an unexpected place with stellar results. In this case, the update of the Rockefeller Center Tree to an LED light display has reduced the energy consumption by somewhere around 60% per day. I can't wait to see what's next as LED technology improves and LED products become more available.
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We love these portable LED book lights from Mighty Bright . They're great for students, late night readers, camping and more. Mighty Bright also makes non-LED book lights in the same candy-colored hues. These make the perfect stocking stuffers for Christmas! Check out this video clip from Mighty Bright to get a feel for how they work.
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The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) is a voluntary partnership between leaders of the homebuilding industries and representatives of Federal agencies concerned with housing. They recently released their PATH Remodeling Top 10 home projects to make homes more energy efficient. On the list, rightly so, is the use of compact fluorescent...
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Fluorescent light bulbs, including CFL bulbs, contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing. If the bulb breaks, the EPA recommends the following procedure to properly clean-up and dispose of the bulb. Open a window and leave the room for 15 minutes or more. Carefully scoop up the fragments and powder with stiff paper or cardboard...
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Some easy ways that all of us can save energy and go green around the home: 1. Switch to CFLs - Compact Fluorescent Lamp bulbs have an appealing light, last longer than incandescents and cut energy use. So replace those bulbs! 2. Dim It - Adding a wall dimmer switch saves energy and extends the life of incandescent bulbs. Plus it looks cool when you...
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David Pogue's Circuits column in the New York Times this week is about the Solar Decathlon competition . Sponsored by the Department of Energy, 20 college and university teams competed to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The homes must be completely "off the grid" and able to operate a full-range...
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