Energy & Power Management articles from September 2006

Energy & Power Management archives from September 2006

The marketplace of ideas: debate fuels informed decisions.(YOUR LETTERS: OUR READERS SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Reader Stan Walerczyk has a point to make and a perspective born of experience in the field. It's" no surprise that not everyone always agrees with him. One letter below takes issue with his comments about lighting controls and another asks...

Leed.(YOUR LETTERS: OUR READERS SPEAK OUT)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... Dear Editor: I read your June editorial with interest and am responding direct to you because of several statements you made towards the end of your editorial. What you describe in the last section of your editorial has in fact been...

Barkley for Governor: and later he can add Ventura to his ticket.(EDITORIAL)(Letter to the editor)
September 1, 2006... In the midst of the sweltering summer of 2006 I flew from one coast to another for a conference. The continued power outages in Queens, NY, dominated the headlines on one coast; stage 3 declarations were news on the other. In between, I...

Voltage issues: keeping it steady is important.(high and low voltages affects electric systems)
September 1, 2006... Voltage abnormalities can affect facility electrical systems, and understanding them is important to reducing the cost of downtime. The many types of voltage deviations can affect many types of facilities, and each has a different cause and...

Flashing Jack jump: the sage of the British invasion.(COMMODITIES: ENERGY PRICES AND MARKET ISSUES)
September 1, 2006... When Mick Jagger sang "It's a gas! gas! gas !" in Jumping Jack Flash, he didn't mean natural gas. But Maybe Mick knew something about natural gas! That song begins with the line,: "I was born in a cross-fire hurricane." Energy users should...

Global success: whirlpool automates energy management.
September 1, 2006... When Whirlpool Corporation migrated its central data center in Benton Harbor, MI, from a mainframe environment to a higher load-density server environment, the company conducted a single point-of-failure study to address facility's needs for...

Data center criticality levels: a proposed new classification system for today's critical facilities.
September 1, 2006... No matter the nature of the business, the threat of possible downtime is a concern across virtually every enterprise. While each unexpected downtime event has, at minimum, some indirect effect on the critical mission of all organizations, the...

Regulatory compliance and critical system protection.(New standards increase need for reliability and security)(Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002)(Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 )(Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 )
September 1, 2006... In the past few years, regulatory compliance has become a larger concern for IT departments as they have taken steps to ensure their companies do not run afoul of an increasingly complex set of laws and regulations relating to data integrity...

Rental power resource from Cat.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 101 Caterpillar Inc. offers a new resource to assist in the identification and evaluation of a single-source provider of electric power rental services. Points of evaluation include integration, equipment support,...

Ceramic discharge lamps from Osram Sylvania.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 104 Osram Sylvania offers a complete family of Sylvania Metalarc Powerball ceramic discharge lamps, which meet today's color critical needs by combining conventional metal halide pulse-start characteristics, such as good...

Packaged pumping systems from Trane.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 107 Trane announced that it will offer a packaged pumping system which is a combination of pumps, electrical devices, and controls for industrial and commercial buildings. This system is complementary to Trane's Earthwise...

Micromachining from Newport Corporation.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 110 Newport Corporation announced its turnkey system for micromachining solar cells. Photovoltaic devices, commonly referred to as solar cells, are multilayer devices manufactured by depositing various layers of material...

BACnet Interface from Encelium.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 102 Encelium Technologies, Inc. introduced the ECS BACnet Interface Module for seamlessly integrating the company's popular ECS lighting control system with any BACnet-compatible building automation system, including HVAC,...

Vertical blade server PDU from Aphel.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 105 Aphel announced the launch of its vertical 60-A MT3 series of rack-mount PDUs to support standard and blade servers. As a continuance of one of the largest product portfolios ever released in North America, these MT3...

Two-lamp ballast from Universal.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 108 Universal Lighting Technologies has expanded its high-efficiency line of ULrim8 ballasts for energy savings in retrofit and new construction. The new two-lamp high-lumen ULtim8 ballasts can cut power consumption by 40%...

Engines from I Power.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 111 I Power Energy Systems LLC introduced motor sports engine technologies for their on-site, continuous-duty, electrical power generators to reduce the number of service "pit stops" and increase uptime performance. Menard...

TVSS power event monitor from Eaton.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 103 Eaton Corporation launched the newest addition to its Innovative Technology transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS) product line, the TVSS Power Event Monitor. While the transient voltage surge suppressor protects...

250-KW generator set from Cummins Power Generation.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 106 A 250-kW diesel generator set from Cummins Power Generation is certified to meet EPA non-road Tier 3 emissions regulations, making it suitable for all non-road and many stationary applications in the U.S. Non-road...

Ac Surge Protector from MCG.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 109 MCG Surge Protection introduced the LS Series of ac power line surge protectors for main and branch panel applications. These rugged protectors differentiate themselves by offering a slate of standard features as well...

Flowmeters from Universal Flow Monitors, Inc.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 112 Universal Flow Monitors, Inc. developed a series of flowmeters for monitoring circulating lubricating oil for turbine bearings. The lube oil flowmeters are available with optional alarm switches for protecting turbine...

Roller shade coupling from Lutron.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 113 The Sivoia QED (Quiet Electronic Drive) controllable shade system by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. now provides the ability to group multiple roller shade panels on one electronic drive unit for enhanced control and...

Class 2 Transformer from Foster.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 116 Foster Transformer introduced the Survivor CT Class 2 transformer with patented short circuit and overload protection capable of withstanding a direct short circuit for more than 15 days. With a center-tap to the...

3000 K LEDs from LEDtronics.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 114 LEDtronics announces super bright L200-XIW Series LEDs. XIW series LEDs are significantly brighter than standard LEDs. These intense LEDs come in the standard 5-mm size allowing them to be useful and implemented in...

Compact power meter from Schneider.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 117 Schneider Electric's North American Operating Division introduced the PowerLogic PM870 power meter. Designed for electrical installations with power-sensitive processes, the PM870 combines accurate energy and power...

Load control option from E-Mon.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 115 E-Mon announced the addition of a load control option for Class 3000 advanced meters. With the E-Mon D-Mon Class 3000 load control option, users now have the capability of controlling individual loads throughout their...

Lighting control line from Square D.(PRODUCTS: LITERATURE & SERVICES: METERING, LIGHTING, AND BACKUP POWER)
September 1, 2006... FREE INFO: WRITE 118 Schneider Electric's North American Operating Division announced the significant expansion of its Square D commercial lighting control line. The Square D lighting control offer now includes Clipsal input devices,...

Calendar: training and events.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2006... SEPTEMBER 11-13 Data Center World, Gaylord Palms and Convention Center, Orlando, FL. Afcom. For more information, visit www.afcom.com. 12-13 BACWest. Westin Horton, San Diego, CA. BNPMedia. For more information, visit:...

Ultra-clean plant reflects California State University's commitment to green programs.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
September 1, 2006... NORTHRIDGE, CA -- The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees recently approved the construction of a 1-MW fuel cell power plant for its Northridge campus to generate base load electricity for its facilities and surplus heat for hot...

Hydrogenics delivers 500 fuel cells for backup.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Hydrogenics Corporation)(American Power Conversion Corp.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... MISSISSAUGA, ON -- Hydrogenics Corporation announced it has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with American Power Con version (APC) to deliver up to 500 HyPM XR 12-kW fuel cell power modules for integration into APC's NCPI...

APC's Data Center Test Drive Days.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(American Power Conversion )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... WEST KINGSTON, RI -- American Power Conversion announced details of its upcoming Data Center Test Drive Days, an event intended to educate professionals on the latest developments in data center design, build, and operations. Throughout the...

Morgan Stanley uses ice storage system to reduce electricity use.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
September 1, 2006... PURCHASE, NY -- Morgan Stanley, one of the world's largest diversified financial services companies, was recognized on June 10th at its Purchase facility for installing the New York Metropolitan area's largest ice storage based air-conditioning...

Texas school districts recognized for energy conservation.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... DALLAS, TX -- The office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) of Texas have recognized seven South Texas independent school districts (ISDs) for their efforts in energy conservation and...

West Chester University cuts costs.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
September 1, 2006... MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Honeywell announced on June 27th a 15-year, $18.7-million energy savings and building modernization project with West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania, located in the Philadelphia area and part of the Pennsylvania...

Apogee announces user group meetings.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Apogee Interactive Inc.)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... ATLANTA, GA -- Atlanta-based APOGEE Interactive, Inc. announced that its 12th Annual Online Solutions Workshop and User Group Meetings would be conducted at its corporate headquarters in the Oglethorpe Power building's auditorium, October...

NEMA calls on DOE to identify transmission bottlenecks.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(National Electrical Manufacturers Association)(Department of Energy)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... ROSSLYN, VA -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) should move soon to designate certain electrical transmission corridors as bottlenecks so they can be considered for federal siting permits by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, said...

Maryland to save $7 million.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... WORCESTER, MA -- Maryland's Department of General Services (DGS) has again used the World Energy Exchange reverse online energy auction platform to purchase electric supply for state operated facilities. And again, DGS has realized significant...

Certified Green Building Engineers help schools qualify for energy star rating.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
September 1, 2006... ATLANTA, GA -- Schools traditionally cannot afford the services of a licensed professional engineer to verify the performance of the facility. Many professionals holding a Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE) certification are now offering...

Pace Global explores emerging energy crisis.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Pace Global Energy Services)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... WASHINGTON, DC -- Pace Global Energy Services issued a white paper discussing whether a crisis is brewing for generation in the United States. At the Edison Electric Institute's Annual Convention in June 2006, electric generation experts...

GM opens first-ever LEED-gold manufacturing facility.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
September 1, 2006... LANSING, MI -- General Motors' new Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant has received a gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The building is the only automotive...

IRS publishes tax incentives guidance.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Internal Revenue Service)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... SILVER SPRING, MD -- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced certification requirements an owner must satisfy to take advantage of "energy-efficient commercial building property" tax incentives. The requirements are included in IRS...

Second annual distributed energy market survey.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
September 1, 2006... WASHINGTON, DC -- The Distributed Energy Financial Group, LLC (DEFG) released the results of its second annual distributed energy market survey conducted with Market Strategies, Inc. (MSI). Over three-fourths of the 542 industry stakeholders,...

ELITEpro saves energy in California.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)
September 1, 2006... DENT Instruments became a key tool in California's public policy when the state decided to encourage utility customers to invest in alternative energy sources. California instituted the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) to encourage...

DE customers save energy.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Delaware)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... KENNETT SQUARE, PA -- Business owners across the Delaware Valley saved millions of dollars during an early August heat wave using Enerwise demand-response systems. As temperatures rose, the locational marginal prices (LMP) for energy...

Global Solar Market roars.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... PALO ALTO, CA -- Solar photovoltaic industries are slowly overcoming inhibitions associated with them to become a viable alternative as distribution generation systems. Market penetration and acceptability is expected with new improved,...

EnergyWindow online energy procurement.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... BOULDER, CO -- EnergyWindow, Inc., announced that it had successfully closed requests for quotation on more than five billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity and 6 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas supply via its online energy...

UAlbany quells chiller to stem heat wave.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(State University of New York at Albany saved energy through various measures )(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... ALBANY, NY -- The University at Albany's $3.5 million absorption chiller air-cooling project, adopted last August through a partnership with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority...

Business IT systems may be converted to direct current.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(information technology)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... PALO ALTO, CA -- At a workshop in Washington DC, engineers estimated that $115 in electricity savings, per server, per year, could be achieved with dc power delivery. With an estimated 9 million servers now operating in the United States that...

Spotlight on energy management incentive programs: value differs across the nation.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Energy management and control systems include a wide range of devices and systems ranging from simple time clocks that control HVAC or lighting systems to centralized, computer-based systems that monitor, control, and optimize building systems...

Office buildings can fight global warming, says WRI.(INDUSTRY TICKER: CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS)(World Resources Institute)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... WASHINGTON, DC -- Most people associate global warming with industrial polluters. But people who work in office buildings can also significantly impact climate change by introducing energy-efficiency measures to improve building operations....