Energy & Power Management articles from December 2006

Energy & Power Management archives from December 2006

Santa Claus is coming to town: and the election results are final.(EDITORIAL: OPINIONS AND COMMENTARY FROM THE EDITOR)
December 1, 2006... Starting Labor Day each year, I start noticing the barrage of television ads that are part of the election season. Some adults really get into it and prepare for Election Day hoping to find a surprise in the morning newspaper the day after...

Are you looking for EPact or impact? Focus on saving energy not taxes.(Energy Policy Act of 2005)
December 1, 2006... The Energy Policy Act of 2005 is more than 1700-pages long,but judging from the avalanche of articles and seminars that have focused on Section 1331 of that document--the Commercial Building Deduction--you'd think that only five pages are worth...

Online inside and out: the times they are achanging.(ENERGY ONLINE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS)
December 1, 2006... The online world, particularly the wireless segment, continues to see dramatic change. Across the country, municipalities have invested in WiFi Internet hot spots. The first investments were in airports, libraries, and other public buildings,...

Tomorrow's data center: Data Center Observatory Project: establishing benchmarks for data center efficiency measurements.(Carnegie Mellon University)(Cover story)
December 1, 2006... Recognized as one of the top-ranked national research universities, Carnegie Mellon University houses 113 research centers, 10,000 graduate and undergraduate students, 1100 faculty members, and over 2700 staff members. The Parallel Data...

Power and cooling in the data center: obtaining efficiency and cost reduction in the data center.
December 1, 2006... Every data center facility manager has a story to tell. Customers come in and request a solution with servers configured to the max and all imaginable features, without considering how much power it uses or how much cooling it requires. They...

Power backup a must: advanced energy storage makes it possible.(High-reliability)
December 1, 2006... For mission-critical applications that require uninterrupted power, for example in industry, telecom, or hospitals, it's essential that the right standby power generation equipment is in place. With power grids having more and more demands...

Data compression technology: speeds PQ analysis: speedy analysis improves response times.(power quality )
December 1, 2006... An engineer's main objective when troubleshooting a power quality event is to identify the source of the disturbance in order to determine the required corrective action. To identify the source, the engineer depends on recorded data captured by...

Cooling unit from APC.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 101 APC announced its InfraStruXure InRow SC cooling unit that provides predictable air conditioning for wiring closets and server rooms. This 12-in. wide (half-rack) self-contained cooling solution provides up to 7 kW of...

Energy-efficiency software EnergyCap.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 104 EnergyCAP has been upgraded with dozens of features. Over 700 large organizations use EnergyCAP to eliminate billing and metering errors; pinpoint and target wasteful facilities; optimize utility bill payment...

Fluorescent lighting control from Lutron Electronics.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 107 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. introduced EcoSystem fluorescent lighting control products. EcoSystem devices employ revolutionary technology allowing each device to listen, think, decide, and remember. EcoSystem...

Flywheel UPS from Emerson.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 110 Emerson Network Power introduced a 190-kW version of its Liebert FS Flywheel DC Energy Storage System. The new rating provides 50% higher capacity than the prior-generation unit, without increasing the size, weight, or...

Water-to-water heat pump from ClimateMaster.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 102 ClimateMaster's large capacity water-to-water heat pump with EarthPure (HFC-410A) Zero Ozone Depletion refrigerant, Tranquility series model TMW100, is available in 28 ton (100 kW) capacity. Beginning in 2010 U.S....

Three-lamp ballast from Universal Lighting Technologies.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 105 Universal Lighting Technologies introduces the latest addition to its ULTim8 family of ballasts with its high ballast factor ballast for three-lamp applications. The B332IUNVHEH-A ballast is specifically designed for...

Solid-State Luminaires from FC lighting.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 108 FC Lighting introduced Solid-State Luminaires, a full line of high-brightness LED luminaires. Solid-State Luminaires will be available in high-brightness white, making use of Philips Lumileds LUXEON I-III-V-K2...

Boiler from AERCO.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 111 AERCO expanded its Benchmark family of boilers with the introduction of the 3.0 Low N0x (BMK 3.0LN) condensing full modulation boiler. The BMK 3.0LN brings the field proven design of the Benchmark series, as well as an...

Enclosed drive controller from Square D.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 103 Designed to meet a wide array of commercial, industrial, and municipal application requirements, the Square D brand M-Flex enclosed drive controller from Schneider Electric provides a robust, adjustable-speed solution...

LED String Lights from LEDtronics.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 106 Super White XIW LED String Lights shine in a beautiful string array that allows many versatile application placements. The String Light's LEDs are evenly distributed over a durable powered string that is great...

30-W midspan from Phihong.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 109 Phihong's 30-W midspan powers wireless and WiMAX access points, as well as IP telephones with streaming video and high-quality pan, tilt, zoom. Phihong's 30-W midspan powers wireless, WiMax access points. The 30-W...

UPS from Eaton Corporation.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 112 The 9140 UPS is the latest addition to Eaton's portfolio of a rack-mount UPSs for high-density rack environments, it delivers superior, dependable, and efficient power protection for medium to high-density racks in...

LED Bulbs from LEDtronics.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 113 LEDtronics announced TRF-G30 LED Bulbs that offers beautiful lighting in many varied applications. The G30 series LED bulb comes in a globe covering that allows the LEDs to shine in multiple directions while still...

Solar panel from SunPower.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 116 SunPower Corporation announced its newest solar panel, offering significantly higher power output and conversion efficiency than its current products. The new SPR-315 solar panel utilizes the company's newly developed...

Isolated step-down transformers from foster.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 119 Foster Transformer introduced a line of RoHS compliant isolated step-down transformers with the industry's widest range of lead configurations. Available with lead wires, terminal blocks, lead screws, and other...

Supplemental cooling from Emerson.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 122 Emerson Network Power introduced the Liebert XDH horizontal row cooler to provide efficient and economical cooling for high heat density equipment. Part of Emerson's Liebert XD family of cooling solutions, the Liebert...

LP-fueled generator sets from Cummins.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 114 Cummins Power Generation has introduced the GGM series of LP vapor-fueled generator sets with ratings of 20, 25 and 30 kW that are suitable for a wide variety of standby or prime power applications. Powered by a...

Contractor Data from EleBlog.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 122 The electrical construction industry's web log--The EleBlog--offers a free, downloadable "special report" filled with U.S. government data on electrical contractors and electricians. Posted in September, the report...

Air conditioner from Johnson Controls.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 120 Johnson Controls changed its Luxaire [mc]2 MicroChannel Mini-Cube 13 SEER air conditioner to eliminate the need for a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV). A microchannel coil with enhanced heat transfer characteristics...

UPS selection guide from Staco.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 123 The recently published "Common Mistakes in Selecting UPS and How to Avoid Them" is now available from Staco Energy Products. This full-color, multi-page literature identifies 17 misconceptions and mistakes that occur...

Web site from Square D.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 115 Schneider Electric announced a web-based tool (www.squaredleantools.com) to assist facility managers, consulting engineers, and operations managers looking for ways to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing...

40-W dc/dc converters from Power Sources.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... Power Sources Unlimited announced its Tracopower TEN4OWI Series of ultra-compact dc/dc converters, offering 40 W of power in a 2 by 2 by 0.4-in. shielded metal case with an insulated baseplate. The TEN40WI Series features a 4:1 input range of...

Electronic HID ballast from Advance.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... Advance introduced its e-Vision 120-V Mini 20-W electronic HID ballast for ceramic metal halide lamps. Ideal for a variety of downlighting, track lighting, and accent lighting applications, Advance's Mini 20-W ballast represents a new dimension...

Front-end power supplies from C&D.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
December 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 124 C&D Technologies, Inc. announced the availability of two new ac/ dc front-end power supplies in response to the market demand for higher power density and lower energy consumption. The D1U 1600-W version delivers up to...

GE announces call for entries for prestigious Edison Award Competition.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
December 1, 2006... Cleveland, OH -- GE Consumer & Industrial issued a call for entries for the 24th Annual GE Edison Award competition. Through the competition, GE recognizes excellence and quality in professional lighting designs that employ the significant use...

Chip, server, and cooling system expert panel discusses cooling issues.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
December 1, 2006... Columbus, OH -- Emerson Network Power enabled a panel of industry experts to tackle the issue of increasing heat density in the data center during its AdaptiveXchange 2006 customer event. The panel agreed that the 50-kilowatt rack is possible,...

Calendar training and events.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Calendar)
December 1, 2006... JANUARY 28-31 ASHRAE, Adams Mark Hotel, Dallas, TX. ASHRAE. For more information, visit: www.ashrae.org. APRIL 4-5 GLOBALCON 2007 Energy, Power, and Facility Management Strategies and Technologies, Atlantic City Convention Center,...

Con Edison Solutions offers energy choice to Connecticut.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... WHITE PLAINS, NY -- ConEdison Solutions is entering the Connecticut energy marketplace to serve commercial, industrial, and government users. The company will offer competitively priced electricity and energy management solutions to businesses...

Schneider electric debuts Initi@Tive 2006 trade exposition.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... PALATINE, IL -- Nearly 1,400 Schneider Electric North American Operating Division customers packed the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, from September 28-30 attending "Initi@tive 2006: the Gateway to the New...

White paper cites economic and environment benefits from restructuring.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Boston, MA -- A white paper released by the New England Energy Alliance (NEEA) finds that electricity industry restructuring has saved the region's consumers billions of dollars compared to pre-restructuring trends and is better protecting the...

Galvin study forecasts future of electricity.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
December 1, 2006... The electric power system of 2025 will have to fuel everything from robotic home security guards to "tele-emersion"--a next generation concept for telecommuting that mimics physical presence at a distance--according to a report released by the...

FuelCell energy helps Sierra Nevada harness 'Beer Power'.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Sierra Nevada Brewing Co)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... DANBURY, CT -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. announced the upgrade of its 1 megawatt (MW) Direct Fuel Cell (DFC) power plant at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. on October 10th. The new plant will use fuel created from a waste by-product of the brewing...

US coast guard installs EnergyMiser.(United States. Coast Guard contracts with USA Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... MALVERN, PA -- The US Coast Guard is installing USA Technologies' EnergyMiser technology to help lower energy consumption and costs. USA Technologies reported today that the Coast Guard in San Francisco and Oakland had installed VendingMiser...

NERC evaluates grid.(North American Electric Reliability Council)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... PRINCETON, NJ -- The adequacy of North America's electricity system will decline unless changes are made soon, Rick Sergel, president and CEO of the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) announced on October 16th, in conjunction...

Northern Power provides New York's mobile power interface.(Consolidated Edison Inc.)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... WAITSFIELD, VT -- Northern Power, a subsidiary of Distributed Energy Systems Corp., has been awarded a $2.1 million contract from Consolidated Edison Company of New York to supply the utility with an advance version of its new Mobile Power...

Prescolite launches new website.(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... SPARTANBURG, SC -- Prescolite has developed a website combining best-of-class capabilities with industry-leading innovations and featuring the latest product information to serve architects, illuminating engineers, lighting designers,...

CEOs often regard energy costs as insignificant.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Experts and plant managers say that it is extremely difficult, if not impossible, to get CEOs interested in cost-saving energy programs, notes a new Executive Action report from The Conference Board. The report is based on interviews with a...

Advance adds course to interactive training site.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(high intensity discharge ballasts)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... ROSEMONT, IL -- Building on the information offered in previous courses Ballast Basics 101, Ballast Basics 201, and Intro to New Lighting Technology--DALI, Advance announced a new course entitled The ABC's of High Intensity Discharge (HID)...

Constellation NewEnergy recognized by RI businesses.(Rhode Island Manufacturers Association)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA) recently announced that it had honored several organizations and individuals at its annual gala on November 4th, including Constellation NewEnergy (CNE), which RIMA has decided to recognize as...

Ottoville schools go geoexchange.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Nicknamed "The Big Green" years ago for the color of their uniforms, Ottoville Local School District, OH, can boast of another big, green achievement. The new K-12 building, which opened in September 2003, features an energy-efficient...

Google to add solar power.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Google Inc. plans to convert its headquarters to run on solar power in the hope that the company's commitment will become a corporate catalyst for the alternative energy movement. The Internet search leader unveiled its plans during a solar...

Weather hedging' Chicago mercantile exchange weather futures prices.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
December 1, 2006... As presented by Accuweather in the weekend edition of The Wall Street Journal October is one of the "shoulder" months in the weather futures market (April is the other shoulder.) As warm temperatures give way to cold, CME traders mark...

Spotlight on MotorUp controlling motor costs.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
December 1, 2006... The cost of a motor is insignificant when compared to the cost of the electricity required to run it. In fact, if a motor operates more than 2000 hours per year, it makes sense to use only the most efficient motor available. At $0.10 per...

Lutron launches new commercial lighting control website.(Lutron Electronics Company Inc.'s www.LightingEcoSystem.com)(Brief article)
December 1, 2006... Coopersburg, PA -- Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. is promoting the launch of its new website, www.LightingEcoSystem.com, by offering site visitors a lighting energy analysis at no charge. The cutting-edge interactive video site provides the...

Power efficiency saves energy in Vegas.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
December 1, 2006... Las Vegas -- Power Efficiency Corporation announced on November 4th that it had closed initial sales of the Power Genius energy-saving technology to three prominent Las Vegas casinos. "We believe these initial sales to three casinos, which are...