Energy & Power Management articles from July 2006

Energy & Power Management archives from July 2006

To control or not to control: lighting consultant advocates different approach.(YOUR LETTERS: OUR READERS SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2006... Check the Label Dear Editor: Raise the Bar and KISS are two important issues regarding how Terry Mocherniak portrays lighting technologies in the article "Lighting Technologies Produce Energy Savings" (June, Energy and Power...

What is energy independence? Is it more important than price?(EDITORIAL: OPINIONS AND COMMENTARY FROM THE EDITOR)(Editorial)
July 1, 2006... Speakers and attendees at 7x24Exchange's spring meeting in Orlando, FL, have once again given me much to ponder about the state of energy in the U.S. and worldwide. This organization is dedicated to the proposition that savvy designers and...

Emperor of energy: solutions at home.(COMMODITIES: ENERGY PRICES AND MARKET ISSUES)
July 1, 2006... What if I told you that there is an energy source that can be used in (at least) three forms? And, what if I told you that the U.S. is the Saudi Arabia of this source? Of course, you know that I'm talking about coal. You also know that...

Power system sweetens efficiency of Hershey's facility: candy manufacturer watches outages.(Cover story)
July 1, 2006... Just like every other industrial enterprise, the Hershey Company's candy manufacturing plant in Stuarts Draft, VA, needs electrical power. Unlike many other enterprises, plant management has taken a proactive approach to its power usage. ...

Setting the stage for liquid-cooled solutions: the heat demands it.
July 1, 2006... Recent technology advancements by IT equipment manufacturers have resulted in heat-producing hardware that pushes the envelope of traditional air cooling methodologies. In response, various infrastructure vendors have introduced liquid-cooled...

Going once, going twice, sold: the art and science of procuring power in a competitive retail market.
July 1, 2006... In states where retail choice is an option, energy procurement professionals are leveraging modern on-line energy auction marketplaces as a means to reduce the complexity of deregulation, shave energy costs to the bare minimum, mitigate the...

Help for today's rising energy costs: more tools are available every day.
July 1, 2006... Facility managers looking for more help in responding to today's rising energy costs can find it in both the nation's new energy law and at their electric utility company. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) contains a variety of initiatives...

Occupancy sensor from Leviton.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 101 Leviton's OSFHB-ITW high-bay occupancy sensor employs passive infrared technology for use in warehouses, manufacturing plants, and other facilities with high ceilings and provides local occupancy control and minimizes...

Tri-generation system from UTC Power.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 102 UTC Power introduced an enhanced PureComfort Tri-generation combined cooling, heating, and power (CCHP) system capable of offering chilled and hot water simultaneously. The PureComfort Tri-generation system consists of...

T5 ballast from Universal Lighting.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 103 Universal Lighting Technologies announced a high-efficiency light-level switching ballasts with the release of the Ballastar T5 ballast (B228PU95S50D) for use with F28T5 lamps. With an increase in efficiency of nearly...

Health care brochure from Cat.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 104 Caterpillar provides a brochure on its single-source offering of power protection and power quality systems to address the unique needs of health-care facilities. Caterpillar has developed scalable solutions to help...

Drivewizard software from Yaskawa.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 101 Yaskawa Electric America, Inc. announces the availability of version 6.1 of its popular DriveWizard software. New features of DriveWizard 6.1 include tools for converting parameter files from older Yaskawa drives and...

Enterprise power management software from MGE.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 106 MGE UPS SYSTEMS has introduced its Enterprise Power Manager v2; a robust software program designed to give network and facility managers an intuitive and easy way of managing all of their networked uninterruptible...

LED light strips from LEDtronics.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 107 LEDtronics announced the TBL3xxF Series Sealed Tube, which offers great illumination in many versatile applications. The TBL3xxF series tube LED comes in a milky frosted lens that provides a great looking diffused...

HD lamps from EYE Lighting.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 108 EYE Lighting's Multi-Metal Ignitek 360- and 400-W HID lamps respond to the growing demand for energy-saving, high-output products. For use in retail big box stores, sports facilities, industrial high- and low-bay...

Frequency converter from Falcon Electric.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 109 Falcon Electric, Inc. introduced its SSG Series 500-VA Frequency Converter. The 500-VA unit is a high-performance single-phase on-line frequency converter, voltage regulator, and line conditioner that provides highly...

Meters from Hoyt Electrical instrument works.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 110 Hoyt Electric released its 5000 Series meters. These meters require no power, are available in custom scales, and will monitor from PLC or transducer. This series offers many advantages including gasket-sealing design...

Compact fluorescent from Litetronics.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 111 Litetronics International, Inc. introduced the PFT family of products. The PFT (plug-in compact fluorescent tube) lamps are pin-based compact fluorescent lamps. PFT lamps are available with a two-pin starter, integral...

Full Cutoff Wall Pack from Ruud.(PRODUCTS LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
July 1, 2006... FREE INFO: Write 112 Ruud's Full Cutoff EZ Wall Pack (GWC Series) is an excellent alternative to a traditional refractor wall pack in applications where glare or spill light is a concern. The Full Cutoff EZ Wall Pack provides excellent...

Tersus to acquire Envinta.(INDUSTRY TRICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Tersus Energy PLC)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Tersus Energy PLC announced the acquisition of Envinta, Inc., the U.S.-based subsidiary of Energetics Pty. Ltd. of Australia. Envinta develops, sells, and implements information systems and solutions supporting energy efficiency, demand...

IRS provides rules for deductions for commercial properties.(INDUSTRY TRICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Internal Revenue Service)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Washington, DC -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its advanced notice detailing how commercial building owners or leaseholders can qualify for the tax deduction for making their buildings energy efficient on June 6th. The...

Vegas Casino bets on green technology.(INDUSTRY TRICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Smartcool Systems Inc.)(Luxor Hotel and Casino)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Vancouver, BC -- Smartcool Systems Inc. completed Phase 1 of an agreement with the Luxor Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV, for the installation of the ESM 4000 Energy Savings Module. Smartcool and the Luxor have agreed to identify, evaluate,...

Calendar: training and events.(INDUSTRY TRICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
July 1, 2006... JULY 27 Data Center Dynamics, Grand Hyatt, San Francisco, CA. DataCenter Dynamics. For more information, visit: www.datacenterdynamics.com AUGUST 6-9 Energy 2006, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL. Department of Energy. For more...

AEE announces partnership.(INDUSTRY TRICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Association of Energy Engineers)(WindStor Power Co.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2006... Atlanta, GA -- The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) will partner with WindStor Power Co.'s program for Schools called "A Sustainable Greener Energy Future" to bring AEE's new Renewable Energy Development Institute (REDI) up-to-date...

APC/Carnegie Mellon researchers attack rising data center costs.(INDUSTRY TRICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Data Center Observatory created)
July 1, 2006... Pittsburgh, PA -- Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) researchers and APC representatives announced the creation of the Data Center Observatory (DCO) at CMU on May 23rd. The DCO is a dual-purpose facility that is both a working data center and a...

Niagara Summit connects minds and machines.(INDUSTRY TRICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
July 1, 2006... Richmond, VA -- Tridium announced on May 15th that its 2006 Niagara Summit held at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, FL was a tremendous success attracting a record number of attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors. The event which took...

Suez hosts electricity markets webinar series.(INDUSTRY TRICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
July 1, 2006... Suez announced that it would be holding a webinar series on Electricity Markets Fundamentals. Dates and specific topics are available at www.suezenergyresources.com/Webinar/mf.html.

Spotlight on PacifiCorp: promoting energy efficiency in six western states: covers large part of the west.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
July 1, 2006... PacifiCorp is one of the west's leading utilities, serving more than 1.6 million customers in six Western states with a service area that spans 136,000 square miles. PacifiCorp was formed in 1984, when its coal mining and telephone businesses...