Energy & Power Management articles from January 2006

Energy & Power Management archives from January 2006

Message: cut oil imports: how to bring prices down.(oil prices)
January 1, 2006... Perhaps war in Iraq has imposed a "terror premium" on oil prices. Or maybe the steep oil-price rise since 1998 (when the U.S. paid an average of less than $13/barrel!) is a function of a global recovery--including increased demand from the...

San Francisco International cuts energy costs: improved power quality results.(San Francisco International Airport)
January 1, 2006... The San Francisco International Airport (SFIA) has applied its inclination toward advanced technology to its power management system, linking state-of-the-art power meters and circuit monitors with software to monitor its power system. The...

Keeping chillers efficient: sensor and gauge accuracy affect chiller efficiency.
January 1, 2006... Historically, plant engineers have kept chiller operating logs to measure chiller performance and determine causes of problems. The data collected include readings taken from the chiller during scheduled inspections such as evaporator and...

What you want: Energy and Power Management survey shows relationships, supplier reputation top reasons for switching to new electricity supplier.(electricity suppliers )
January 1, 2006... Price is important but relationships with electricity suppliers and the suppliers' reputations were the primary reasons influencing companies to switch electricity suppliers after their markets became deregulated, according to a recent survey...

Modeling in 3D: modern solutions to avoiding data center hot spots.
January 1, 2006... As technological advancement continues to stoke the demand for high-density data centers, the specter of overheating looms large in the background. More than ever, organizations will need comprehensive cooling solutions that evaluate every...

Single-phase UPS from Staco.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... The UniStar IIILA Series single-phase online UPS from Staco features powerful protection over a wide input voltage range at an affordable price. Its constant clean, steady sine wave (provided by the double-conversion technology employed)...

Meters from Hunt Power.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... E-Mon D-Mon Class 4000 meters are designed specifically for use in applications where the meter must be installed in the tenant space. The meters are also compatible with RightEnergy software for convenient monitoring of energy use from a...

Energy storage module from ice energy.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... The Ice Bear energy storage module is a low-cost off-the-shelf distributed energy storage product for air conditioners. The Ice Bear slashes up to 10 kW of on-peak electrical demand. The Ice Bear unit shifts 50-kWh of energy consumption to...

Generator set from cat.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... Caterpillar Inc.'s new line of diesel-fueled generator sets with ACERT Technology includes models with rating ranges from 900-1000 ekW and 1000-1100 kVA. Caterpillar says the the new generator set is the first EPA Tier 2 certified generator set...

Pulse-start MH from Venture Lighting.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... Venture Lighting has introduced the new Uni-Form pulse-start metal halide 350-W Natural White lamp, optimized for use on electronic ballasts. Combining excellent color uniformity with improved lumen maintenance, this lamp is ideal for...

Low-voltage switchgear from GE.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... Entellisys, an exclusive, new low-voltage switchgear solution from GE Consumer & Industrial, provides new operational safety features and newfound levels of advanced protection, lifetime system flexibility, greater reliability, and major...

Frequency converters from Falcon Electric.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... Falcon Electric, Inc. introduced its ED Series UVS Plus Rackmount Frequency Converters. The ED Series is a family of single-phase frequency converters, voltage regulators, and line conditioners that provide highly flexible and reliable ac power...

EZM branch devices from Square D.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... Individual and multi-metered commercial structures with electrical systems rated at more than 18 kA can now utilize Square D 400A EZM Branch Devices from Schneider Electric, thanks to factory installation of the Square D DJM circuit breaker....

High-efficiency AccuStart5 T5 ballasts from Universal.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... Universal Lighting Technologies announces the latest in high-efficiency T5 ballasts with the release of their new AccuStart5 T5 ballasts (B228PUNV95-D and B228PUNV115-D) for use with F28T5 lamps. With an increase in efficiency of 8% over...

Data center cooling from SprayCool.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... M-Series solutions drive increased computing capability and power efficiency for rack mounted equipment. M-Series implementations provide for a greater than three-fold increase in the amount of computing power that can be in installed in data...

Monitored PDUs from HP.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... HP's three-phase monitored PDU line includes the HP 17.3 kVA $348 Monitored PDU for North America/Japan. The PDU supports rack-mount applications with three-phase power in and single-phase power out. A local power display on the PDU delivers...

Gen sets from Cummins.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
January 1, 2006... Cummins new series of 150-kW, 175-kW, and 200-kW low-emissions diesel generators comply with EPA Tier 3 standards for nonroad applications. These genera tars also meet the Tier 3 requirements for stationary generators in effect as of January 1,...

Portable generators from Baldor.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... New Baldor Powerchief portable generators utilize inverter technology to minimize spikes and voltage/frequency fluctuations that can be harmful to computers, printers, and electronic test equipment in most all high-performance machine...

Power monitoring literature from Cat.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Caterpillar Inc. offers a resource to assist in the identification and evaluation of a single-source provider of electric power system monitoring. Points of evaluation include response, remote control, reporting, access, and service...

Lighting voltage controller from MTT Corp.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... The WattManager from MTT Corp. is a state-of-the-art technology that reduces lighting system energy use without reducing the level of perceptible light. The WattManager cuts energy consumption of HID and fluorescent systems by as much as 35%....

Motor management tool from Siemens.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Siemens has launched a flexible and modular motor management system for low-voltage motors called SIMOCODE pro. The system can be connected easily to higher-level automation systems via PROFIBUS DP. SIMOCODE pro replaces hardwired circuitry...

Solar inverter from Magnetek.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Magnetek, Inc. introduced the first of a new line of Aurora photovoltaic inverters. Suitable for residential and commercial applications, the Aurora PVI-3600 indoor inverter redefines weight, size, and performance in solar power installations....

Rack power converter from Schaefer.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Schaefer, Inc.'s CW5500 Series of 15,000-W, 5U rack style, water-cooled dc/dc and ac/dc converter modules offer a space-saving solution allowing end users greater flexibility in their installations. The CW5500 Series is avail able in five...

Ethernet gateway from Schneider.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Schneider Electric introduced the latest innovation in affordable power monitoring and control: the PowerLogic EGX100 Ethernet gateway. Whether extending Ethernet access within a single building or throughout a multi-site enterprise, the...

Control transformers from Sola/Hevi-Duty.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Sola/Hevi-Duty introduced an International CE-marked, encapsulated control transformer series. These transformer products combine IP20 touch-proof terminations, copper windings, and encapsulation in a design built to match international voltage...

Intelligent renewable energy management appliance from Gridpoint.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... GridPoint, Inc., a provider of intelligent energy management (IEM) appliances for residential, light commercial, and government markets, announced GridPoint Connect, the first intelligent renewable energy management appliance. 6ridPoint Connect...

Flywheel power system from Pentadyne.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Pentadyne's VSS DC+--the next generation of its advanced Voltage Support Solution (VSS DC) flywheel power system--is designed to improve overall uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems reliability by completely replacing or greatly extending...

T12 Electronic Ballast from Universal.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Basic-12 is Universal Lighting Technologies' line of electronic ballasts for T12 lamps that comply with the latest federal ballast efficiency requirements. The ballasts are designed to replace traditional magnetic T12 ballasts in existing or...

Daylight harvesting from Leviton.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: BACKUP POWER AND RELIABILITY)
January 1, 2006... Leviton's miniZ Intelligent Daylight Management System combines occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and flexible lighting control functionality in a single, compact, easy-to-install package. A self-contained, self-configuring daylight...

Organizers deem Gridwise Architecture Constitutional Conference successful.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... WASHINGTON, DC -- The GridWise Architecture Council (GWAC), a focused team of cross-industry experts articulating the guiding principles that constitute the architecture of a future, intelligent, energy system, announced the successful...

Training and events.(CALENDAR)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... JANUARY 17-19 6th Annual Microturbine Applications Workshop. Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, CA. EPRI. For more information, visit: www.ornl.gov/sci/ de materials/news.shtml 21-25 ASHRAE 2006 Winter Meeting, Palmer House Hilton, Chicago,...

Northeast winter power supply stretched.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
January 1, 2006... NEW YORK, NY -- The Northeast Power Coordinating Council (NPCC) released the results of comprehensive reliability assessments for the 2005-06 winter season on November 18th. Reliable operation is anticipated in New England, New York, Ontario,...

New technology for computer power monitoring.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
January 1, 2006... Aphel announced the launch of its rPOWER Remote Power Management for Datacenter and IT applications. Featuring an eight-channel, auto-scrolling capability, the rPower RS232 enabled meter, provides remote monitoring for 20-60 amp (125/208 volt)...

Power measurement to operate under the Schneider Electric name.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
January 1, 2006... VICTORIA, CANADA -- Power Measurement, acquired by Schneider Electric in April 2005, announced on December 14th that as an integrated part of the Schneider Electric family, the company will operate as a global "power monitoring and control"...

APC uses airflow simulation to solve data center cooling problem.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(American Power Conversion)
January 1, 2006... American Power Conversion (APC) helped diagnose and solve a potential overheating problem in a customer's new data center by using simulation to evaluate alternative designs prior to installing the equipment. The simulation showed that the...

Eaton teams with HP to support mission-critical computing.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... PITTSBURGH, PA -- Eaton Corporation announced that it would be collaborating with HP to provide customers a single power and cooling solution for mission-critical data centers, built upon Eaton's PowerChain Management solutions and HP's...

Marist College announces data center registration deadline.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
January 1, 2006... Marist College announced that February 13th would be the registration deadline for its March 2006 Data Center Facilities Management cohort. The group will be limited to 30 students. Marist offers this training as part of its Institute for Data...

Peter Funk joins Duane Morris' office.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- Peter V.K. Funk, Jr., a former partner of Thompson Hine LLP, bas joined the New York office of Duane Morris LLP, one of the nation's 100 largest law firms. Funk is a partner in the firm's Energy & Resources Practice Group. His...

When reputations are on the line.(COMPANY PROFILES: GUIDE TO LEADING MANUFACTURERS)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2006... ASCO Power Technologies * www.ascopower.com When their reputations are on the line, more decision makers choose ASCO Power Technologies than any other manufacturer of power transfer switches and control systems. They have made ASCO the...

Capstone intros new generation of microturbines.(COMPANY PROFILES: GUIDE TO LEADING MANUFACTURERS)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2006... Capstone Turbine Corporation * www.microturbine.com Capstone Turbine has begun shipping an enhanced line of conventional-and renewable-fueled 65-kilowatt microturbine models, replacing its C60 series, the world's most popular microturbine...

Caterpillar Inc. offers new resource on electric power system monitoring.(COMPANY PROFILES: GUIDE TO LEADING MANUFACTURERS)
January 1, 2006... Caterpillar Inc. * http://go.cateps.com/ir Caterpillar Inc. offers a new resource to assist in the identification and evaluation of a single-source provider of electric power system monitoring. Points of evaluation include response, remote...

Cummins Power Generation--the emissions solution leader.(COMPANY PROFILES: GUIDE TO LEADING MANUFACTURERS)
January 1, 2006... Cummins Power Generation * www.cumminspower.com Cummins Power Generation is committed to leading the industry in the design and manufacture of low-emissions generator sets that meet the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's newly revised...

Power's next generation.(COMPANY PROFILES: GUIDE TO LEADING MANUFACTURERS)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2006... Northern Power * www.northernpower.com Northern Power designs, installs and services practical power generation systems, integrates innovative products from proven technologies, and provides expert operations and maintenance for optimal...

Orion Energy Services.(COMPANY PROFILES: GUIDE TO LEADING MANUFACTURERS)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2006... Orion Energy Services * www.oriones.com Orion Energy Services has received a lot of national media attention for its innovative energy-efficient-lighting solutions that actually double the amount of light in many facilities while cutting...

Connecting minds and machines.(COMPANY PROFILES: GUIDE TO LEADING MANUFACTURERS)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2006... Tridium * www.tridium.com Tridium, a global software and technology company, is the inventor of the Niagara Framework[R], a software framework that integrates diverse systems and devices-regardless of manufacturer or communication...

UTC Power--powering a cleaner future.(COMPANY PROFILES: GUIDE TO LEADING MANUFACTURERS)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2006... UTC Power * www.utcpower.com UTC Power, a division of United Technologies Corp., is a single-source provider of environmentally advanced energy solutions for transportation and onsite power markets. Its Fuel Cells unit is a global leader...

Gas price comparison.(Illustration)
January 1, 2006... Gas Price Comparison Breakeven Rates ($/therm) Large Office (150,000 [ft.sup.2]) 2004 Ave 1st Q-05 Boston Gas (Boston, MA) 0.9996 1.0367 Con...

Weather hedging: Chicago mercantile exchange weather futures prices.(Illustration)
January 1, 2006... Weather Hedging: Chicago Mercantile Exchange Weather Futures Prices Each Degree Day valued at $20 per contract Heating Degree Days Location Nov Dec Jan Feb Atlanta. GA ...

ConsumerPowerline voted immediate NEPOOL member.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2006... NEW YORK -- ConsumerPowerline (CPLN), a for-profit energy consumer advocacy organization, announced on December 5th that it will be bringing its energy conservation, efficiency and distribution expertise to New England to help alleviate...

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning rebate programs.(Illustration)
January 1, 2006... Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Rebate Programs Visit www.realwinwin.com for access to an expanded version of the Rebate Report, featuring direct links to these incentives, rebate application forms, contact data, and more. ...