Energy User News articles from August 1999

Energy User News archives from August 1999

Deregulation 'S National Portrait.
August 1, 1999... Debate over national electricity restructuring involves end-user choice, states' rights, and renewables WASHINGTON D.C.--While end-users in 23 states will soon be seeing electricity marketplace competition, the deregulated future remains...

State Pols Eclipse Fed Lawmakers.
August 1, 1999... WASHINGTON D.C.--While Congress is taking a stab at creating some type of legislation to further deregulation of the electric utility industry, the real action has been taking place at the state level. As of July 1, 1999, the U.S. Energy...

Utilities As Financiers?
August 1, 1999... Paul L. Lemar, Jr., is vice president of Resource Dynamics Corporation in Vienna, Virginia. While utility rebates are a thing of the past, a number of utilities are creatively helping their industrial customers improve efficiency. More and...

EUNLOAD PROFILE.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 1999... EUNLOAD PROFILE HVAC Service Outlook: Utilities muscle in, consolidators grow 1998 (billions) 2000 (billions) Utilities ...

Senator Attempts to Block Federal Energy Plan- and Efficiency.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... WASHINGTON D.C.--In a move designed to block implementation of President Clinton's recent executive order (EO 13123) requiring federal agencies to cut energy use by 30 percent over the next decade, Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., has inserted...

Fluorescent Disposal Rules Eased.
August 1, 1999... WASHINGTON D.C.--To encourage industrial and commercial users of fluorescent lights to recycle, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has changed the lamp's categorization from hazardous waste to universal waste, thereby permitting its...

Illinois and Texas Restructure.
August 1, 1999... Energy legislation favorable to end-users in Illinois and Texas has been officially signed into law, ushering in competition to two of the nation's largest electricity markets. CHANGES MADE TO ILLINOIS' 1997 RESTRUCTURING LAW INCLUDE: ...

Efficiency Starts at the Transformer, Book Says.
August 1, 1999... Transformers at substations and building service entrances can deal a serious Now to energy efficiency. hut most building owners and facilities managers are unlikely to address energy use there. Now, a new book by Barry W. Kennedy, entitled...

Congress Debates Climate Change.
August 1, 1999... WASHINGTON D.C.--As the issue of climate change continues to puzzle legislators, a couple of different proposals are now being considered by Congress, fueling the debate over how to best control so-called greenhouse-gas emissions. Now on...

Good Housekeeping Makes Cents.
August 1, 1999... Lately, much has been made of high-tech gadgetry that promises to make buildings and plants more energy efficient. Even more has been made of utility deregulation as a way to keep energy costs at bay. Not to dismiss the impact of these...

Profit Sharing and Energy Savings.
August 1, 1999... Incentive programs are changing, but building owners can still find motivation--and money--for upgrades WASHINGTON, D.C.--As incentives for energy efficiency migrate from utility-based programs to new initiatives sponsored by governmental...

Starting On the Ground Floor.
August 1, 1999... Brian Chase is director of facilities at Portland State University in Portland, Ore. Peter Z. White is an account executive with the Portland, Ore., branch of the Controls Group of Johnson Controls, Inc. He specializes in education facilities...

Natural Gas Solution Gets Roar of Approval from Brookfield Zoo.
August 1, 1999... BROOKFIELD, ILL.--Previously walking on an energy tightrope, Brookfield Zoo had been trying to decide what energy sources would best fulfill its needs. The zoo had experienced high-energy costs and frequent power outages, which were frustrating...

PTACs: Getting What You Want.
August 1, 1999... Robert J. Diez is project manager specializing in mechanical engineering with Sebesta Blomberg, a Minneapolis-based consulting engineering firm. He has over two decades of involvement in HVAC specification for commercial, industrial, and...

Ventilation and Energy Recovery Efficiently Benefit IAQ.
August 1, 1999... A study conducted by Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) indicates that it is possible to economically accommodate smokers and nonsmokers in a shared workplace by using strategic ventilation. Partnering a conventional heating,...

Portable HVAC and Power in the Emergency Room.
August 1, 1999... To avoid downtime at a major medical facility undergoing a major expansion, Chuck Ayoub, manager of facilities engineering at Houston-based St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and the Texas Heart Institute, looked into the use of portable, temporary...

Ventilating Fans Boost Airflow in Unducted Hotel System.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Trapped moisture in hotel rooms--primarily from hot showers--can result in excessive moisture conditions, especially where PTAC operation is expected to take care of much room ventilation. Often, these conditions may contribute to microbial...

Breathing New Life into High-Rise Cooling.
August 1, 1999... As many high-rise owners and property managers seek solutions for improving their buildings' aging cooling systems, engineers are developing useful new retrofit designs. For example, specialists in high-rise air conditioning were brought in to...

Laying Down the Law.
August 1, 1999... T. Kenneth Spain is a senior research associate with the Johnson Research Center of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. He is Project Manager for JdEA$, the Industrial Energy Advisory Service, which provides technical services to help...

Energy Not "Wasted".
August 1, 1999... Innovative retrofit at county wastewater plant saves energy and millions of tax dollars Capitalizing on waste heat, as well as excess methane gas, is a big financial success at the Bergen County Utility Authority (BCUA) wastewater...

MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO. GAS.(service information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 1999... One RiverCenter Place 106 E. Second St., P.O. Box 4350 Davenport, IA 52801 Service Territory: IA, west central IL, southeast SD, northeast NE (319) 333-8841 Equipment/Program: Boilers; Burners; Furnaces; Infrared radiant...

MIDWEST ENERGY INC.(service information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 1999... 1330 Canterbury Rd. Hays, KS 67601 Service Territory: Northwest KS (913) 625-3437 Equipment/Program: Water heaters. Incentives: 7% financing available for balance up to $5,000 on energy-efficient equipment. Contact...

MINNEGASCO.(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 1999... 800 LaSalle Ave., H. 11, P.O. Box 59038 Minneapolis, MN 55459-0038 (612) 321-4466 iweb.minnegasco.com Service Territory: 35 counties in MN Equipment/Program: Commercial new construction; Gas cooling Custom; Heating...

MINNESOTA POWER.(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 30 W. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-2641 Service Territory: Northeast, north-central MN Equipment/Program: All electrical end uses; HVAC; Lighting; Motors Incentives: Lighting: $ 100/kW to max. $50.000/user....

Lamp Technology.(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) provide high visibility and optimum life for a variety of instrumentation panels. LEDs minimize relamping requirements, provide bright, white light--400 MCD average- for more than ten years, and generate minimal...

Dunham-Bush.
August 1, 1999... Ice thermal-storage system modules are available in 120, 180, and 240-ton hours and can be applied up to any size installation. Tank and cover feature double-wall, high-strength woven fiberglass construction with two inches of urethane foam...

Johns Manville.
August 1, 1999... Thermoplastic polyolefin membrane is for use in ballasted applications. Membrane features significant seam strength, sectional installation that creates reusability, and is ideal for buildings designed with different levels and sections....

Chicago Bridge and Iron Company.
August 1, 1999... Storage tank, with 50,000 ton-hour capacity, provides stratified chilled water for turbine inlet air-cooling and comfort cooling. System economically increases peak daytime electric generation output over 30 percent and levels the daily comfort...

Southwall Technologies.(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 1999... Integrated system suspends two clear heat reflective heat mirror films inside a sealed insulating glass unit. Construction provides insulating performance equivalent to four panes of glass with the weight of a double pane. Heat minor films...

Power Measurement.(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... Internal modem option for the revenue-accurate, three-phase power meter eliminates the need for an external modem, allowing industrial plants and facilities cost-effective communication with each site. The first power meter requires internal...

Tivoli Industries Inc.(introduces wall-mounted lighting fixture)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 1999... Wall-mounted track lighting features a compact, durable, tamper-resistant design in lightweight, extruded rigid PVC. Low-profile track measures less than one inch in overall height and mounts on the surface of the left or right walls. Wall...

SELUX Corporation.(introduces solar-powered lighting fixtures)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 1999... Exterior lighting fixtures are suitable for commercial, residential, and public spaces. Solar-powered lighting is easy to install and maintain and can be aesthetically sophisticated. Fixtures meet IES and DOT requirements while promoting energy...

H&F Manufacturing Corp.(introduces roofing and siding panels)(Product Information)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 1999... Green, translucent siding and roofing panels feature 56 percent light transmission, a wide usability range of -300F to 260[degrees]F, and a non-combustible flame spread rating of six. Additional benefits include corrosion and UV-resistance. The...

Vanguard Container Group.
August 1, 1999... Open top drum is available in 55-gallon size with 35-gallon size to follow shortly. Drum is constructed from high-density, high-molecular-weight polyethylene and is designed to meet UN and DOT requirements. Drums are UN rated, 1H2/Y1 .2/100,...

E-Mon.
August 1, 1999... Electric meters integrate non-socket-based current sensor technology with ABB 's revenue-grade PowerPlus Alpha metering technology. Meters provide an industry-standard access port for local electronic meter reading and are compatible with most...

Tempstar Heating and Cooling Products.
August 1, 1999... Packaged-air conditioners are available in two through five-ton capacities with the capability of side discharge or down discharge airflow. Features include efficient hermetic and scroll compressors, externally mounted gauge ports that provide...

Honeywell.
August 1, 1999... Humidistat provides the right level of humidity for comfort--50[degrees]F dewpoint--while automatically adjusting to prevent window condensation. As the unit infers the outdoor temperature by monitoring heating equipment cycles, it eliminates...

Anacon Systems.
August 1, 1999... Motor controller controls the speed of one-half horsepower single-phase induction motors in OEM pump, compressor, and fan applications. RISC-based proprietary microcontroller and software algorithms are optimized for motor control functions and...

Hubbell Lighting.
August 1, 1999... Brochure features two models of a marine floodlight: the SFMM for marine/non-hazardous environments and the SFM2 for marine/Class One, Division Two environments. Specifications on the dimensions, photometrics, and information on accessories are...

Fire, Wind and Rain.
August 1, 1999... Battery charger delivers up to 25 percent more DC power to the solar electrical systems' batteries from photovoltaic (PV) panels. System maximizes the power from solar panels, increasing overall solarsystem efficiency and delivery of power to...

Cooper Lighting.
August 1, 1999... Stairwell lighting system features general and emergency lighting, battery backup, and motion-sensing illumination. Standard acrylic lenses diffuse and evenly distribute light employing T8 fluorescent technology with 17-, 25-, or 32-watt lamps...

The Watt Stopper, Inc.
August 1, 1999... Power monitor and energy logger is used as quick diagnostic tool to analyze and monitor power quality and track energy usage to project potential energy savings from the desktop. Self-contained and portable, it plugs directly into an outlet....

Lightolier, Inc.
August 1, 1999... Easy-to-specify recessed downlight product line combines efficiency, high performance, and a reflector designed to accommodate the latest compact fluorescent lamp advances. Available in four finishes, each luminaire is designed to provide...

Best Power.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 1999... Web browser and uninterruptible power system (UPS) monitoring link features easy control of UPS by using any standard Web browser. Internal adapter cards allow users to use the existing network and Web browser to manage UPS power, eliminating...

Micro-Strip by Legion Lighting.(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
August 1, 1999... Small silhouette micro design features T5 lamps, minimal space occupancy, and high lumen output. Striplights provide greater flexibility for the designer, impressive color rendering, and energy efficiency. Quality components, fully welded...

Stulz of North America, Inc.
August 1, 1999... Ultrasonic operation is based on generating mechanical energy via a piezoelectric transducer. No heating or boiling is involved in this process, further reducing energy consumption in year-round cooling. Ultrasonic humidifiers operate at 93...

Illinova Energy Partners.
August 1, 1999... Client-server-based utility accounting software features simultaneous access to energy data from multiple sites. Software allows users to project their energy consumption and anticipated rate changes for up to thousands of sites in hundreds of...

MINNKOTA POWER COOPERATIVE.
August 1, 1999... 1822 Mill Rd. Grand Forks, ND 58206 (701) 795-4212 www.Minnkota.com Service Territory: Northwest MN, northeast ND Equipment/Program: Economic development; Energy audit Qualifying Criteria: Contact utility.

MOBILE GAS SERVICE CORP.
August 1, 1999... 2828 Dauphin St. Mobile, AL 36606 (334) 476-2720 Service Territory: Southwest AL Equipment/Program: Cooling; Cooking; Space heating Incentives: Cooling: special rates; cash incentives per ton Cooking: varies with...

MODESTO IRRIGATION DIST.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 1999... P.O. Box 4060 Modesto, CA 95352-4060 (209) 526-7458 Service Territory: Modesto, Salida. Empire, Waterford, CA Equipment/Program: Sunshades: HVAC; Lighting; STEP; Contract Rate Economic development rate Incentives:...

MONTANA POWER CO.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 40 E. Broadway Butte. MT 59701 (406) 497-2667 mtpower.com Service Territory: Most of MT Equipment/Program: Business partners; Lighting rebates; Incentives: Bus. Partners: Negotiated. Lighting: Per item or per watt....

MOORHEAD PUBLIC SERVICE.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... P.O. Box 779 Moorhead, MN 56561-0779 (218) 299-5199 Service Territory: Moorhead, MN Equipment/Program: Custom rebate; Dual heat; Interruptible rate Lighting efficiency Incentives: Custom rebate: $/kW; depends on...

MOUNTAINEER GAS CO.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 414 Summers St. Charleston, WV 25301 (800) 3GET-GAS Service Territory: WV Incentives: Contact utility.

MUSCATINE POWER & WATER.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 3205 Cedar St., P.O. Box 899 Muscatine, IA 52761 (319) 262-3354 Service Territory: Muscatine, IA Equipment/Program: Lighting; Electric water heating; Elec. space heating Incentives: Lighting: $200/kW reduction. ...

NEBRASKA MUNICIPAL.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... P.O. Box 95124 Lincoln, NE 68509 (402) 474-4759 Service Territory: NE, CO, WY, KS, IA Equipment/Program: Heat pumps; Electric resistance space heating; Elec. water heating; Thermal heat storage. Incentives: Heat pumps:...

NEBRASKA PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 1414 15th St., P.O. Box 499 Columbus, NE 68602-0499 (402) 563-5330 www.nppd.com Service Territory: most of NE Equipment/Program: Contact utility. Incentives: Contact utility. Nonfinancial programs: Utility...

NEVADA POWER Co.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 6226 W. Sahara Ave.. Las Vegas, NV 89102 P.O. Box 230 Las Vegas, NV 8915 1-0230 (702) 367-5670 Service Territory: Southern NV Equipment/Program: Commercial audits (lighting, HYAC, other energy using devices); Power...

NEW CENTURY ENERGIES.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 1225 17th Street Denver, CO 80202 303-294-2784 www.ncenergies.com Service Territory: CO, TX, NM Equipment/Program: Contact utility. Incentives: Contact utility. Qualifying Criteria: Contact utility.

NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC SYSTEM.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 25 Research Dr. Westborough, MA 01582 (508) 389-2000 www.nees.com Service Territory: Parts of MA (Massachusetts Electric), RI (Narragansett Electric), NH (Granite State Electric) Equipment/Program: HVAC; Lighting; Motors;...

NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTRIC COOP.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 579 Tenney Mtn. Hwy. Plymouth, NH 03264 (800) 698-2007 www.nhec.com Service Territory: Throughout NH Equipment/Program: Lighting; Motors; HVAC; Refrigeration Incentives: 20% cost of equipment and installation ...

NEW JERSEY NATURAL GAS.
August 1, 1999... 1415 Wyckoff Rd., P.O. Box 1464 Wall, NJ 07719 (732) 938-1480 Service Territory: Monmouth, Ocean counties, portions of Middlesex, Morris counties NJ Equipment/Program: Gas cooling; Equipment conversion Incentives: A/C:...

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August 1, 1999... 310 1st North St. New Ulm, MN 56073 (507) 359-8264 Service Territory: New Ulm, MN Equipment/Program: Economic development; High-pressure steam service; Natural gas purchasing Incentives: Economic development: Reduced...

NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY.
August 1, 1999... 1633 Broadway New York, NY 10019 (212) 468-6000 Service Territory: NY Equipment/Program: Building automation; Coal conversions; Electrotechnologies; HVAC; Lighting Motors; Nonelectric end uses Incentives: Full program...

NEW YORK STATE ELECTRICAL.
August 1, 1999... 4500 Vestal Parkway E. Binghamton, NY 13902-3607 (800) 521-4796, ext. 4298 Service Territory: Upstate NY Incentives: Contact utility.

NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 300 Erie Blvd. W. Syracuse, NY 13202 (800) 664-6729 www.nimo.com Service Territory: Northern, eastern, western, central NY, including Buffalo, Syracuse, Utica, Albany. Watertown, Glens Falls Equipment/Programs &...

NICOR GAS.(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 1844 Ferry Rd. Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 983-8676, ext. 2843 nicorinc.com Service Territory: Northern IL. Equipment/Program: Partner Plus Incentives: Partner Plus: up to $2,000 per model home Qualifying...

NORTHEAST UTILITIES.
August 1, 1999... P.O. Box 270 Hartford, CT 06141-0270 (203) 665-5000 Service Territory: CT, western MA Equipment/Program: Contact utility. Incentives: Contact utility. Qualifying Criteria: Contact utility.

NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO.
August 1, 1999... 801 E. 86th Ave.. Merrillville, IN 46410 (219) 647-4975 www.nipsco.com Service Territory: Northern third of IN Equipment/Program: Energy optimization services; Flexible gas pricing options; Load expansion energy/Pricing;...

NORTHERN MINNESOTA UTILITIES.
August 1, 1999... 910 Cloquet Ave.. Cloquet, MN 55720 (218) 879-1571 Service Territory: Northern MN Equipment/Program: Contact utility. Incentives: Contact utility.

NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. (GAS).
August 1, 1999... 825 Rice St. St. Paul, MN 55117 (651) 229-2500 www.nspco.com Service Territory: East metro area, additional out-of-state areas Equipment/Program: Boilers; Burners/auxiliary equipment; Commercial cooking; Water heaters;...

NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.MN.
August 1, 1999... 414 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 (800) 481-4700 Service Territory: MN, SD, ND, WI Equipment/Program: Compressed air equipment; Cool storage HVAC; Industrial electrotechnologies; Lighting; Motors; Drives; Process;...

NORTHERN STATES POWER CO. WI.
August 1, 1999... 100 N. Barstow St. Eau Claire, WI 54702 (800) 895-4999 www.nspco.com Service Territory: 224 communities in northwest WI, MI upper peninsula Equipment/Program: Audit/feasibility study grants; Boilers; Cooling; Lighting;...

NORTHWESTERN WISCONSIN ELECTRIC.
August 1, 1999... P.O. Box 9 Grantsburg, WI 54840 Service Territory: Burnett, Polk counties WI (715) 463-5371 Equipment/Program: Commercial/Industrial audit; Lighting 3-Phase motors; cooling/chillers; Optional rate plans Incentives:...

ORLANDO UTILITIES COMMISSION.
August 1, 1999... 500 S Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32802 (407) 236-9661 Service Territory: Orlando, FL Equipment/Program: Contact utility. Incentives: Contact utility.

OWATONNA PUBLIC UTILITIES.
August 1, 1999... 208 Walnut, P.O. Box 800 Owatonna, MN 55060-0800 (507) 451-2480 Service Territory: Owatonna, MN Equipment/Program: Lighting; Motors; A/C; Custom; Absorp. Chillers; Engine Dr. Chiller; Desiccant Dehumid. Incentives:...

PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO.
August 1, 1999... 444 Market St., Room 1683 P.O. Box 770000, Mail Code T16A San Francisco, CA 94177 (415) 972-5959 Service Territory: Northern CA Equipment/Program: Contact utility. Qualifying Criteria: Contact utility.

PACIFICORP.
August 1, 1999... (Pacific Power, Utah Power, Powercor) 825 NE Multhnomah, Suite 300 Portland, OR 97232 (800) 222-4335 www.pacificorp.cosu Service Territory: Parts of CA, ID, MT. OR, UT, WA, WY, southeastern Australia ...

PALMETTO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.(service information)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 1999... P.O. Box 23619 Hilton Head Island, SC 29925 (843) 681-5551 www.palelec.com Service Territory: Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton counties SC Equipment/Program: Buried Treasure: Ground source HP; CHAMP: Appliance maintenance;...

PASADENA, CITY OF, WATER & POWER DEPT.
August 1, 1999... 150 S. Los Robles, Suite 200 Pasadena, CA 91101 (818) 792-POWER Service Territory: Pasadena, CA Equipment/Program: Energy audits; Heat pumps; Thermal storage Incentives: Commercial cool storage: Cofunds feasibility study...

PEND OREILLE PUD.
August 1, 1999... P.O. Box 190 Newport, WA 99156 (509) 447-9343 www.popud.com Service Territory Pend Oreille Co. WA. Equipment/Program: HVAC; Lighting; Motors; Building envelope Industrial process improvements Incentives: HVAC,...

PENNSYLVANIA POWER CO.
August 1, 1999... 1 E. Washington St. New Castle, PA 16103 (724) 656-5377 Service Territory: Northwestern PA Equipment/Program: Electric water heating; Energy audit; Heat Pumps; Resistance heating Incentives: Contact utility. ...

PHILADELPHIA GAS WORKS.
August 1, 1999... 800 W. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 684-6608 Service Territory: Philadelphia County PA Equipment/Program: Gas heating & cooling; Energy analysis; Parts & labor Incentives: Special gas tariff rates and...

PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO.
August 1, 1999... P.O.Box 33068 Charlotte, NC 28233 (704) 364-3129 Service Territory: 15 counties in Piedmont region of NC, SC, and Nashville, TN area Equipment/Program: Gas cooling. Custom Incentives: Gas cooling discount of $A175/therm...

PLAINS ELECTRIC G&T.(Statistical Data Included)(Brief Article)
August 1, 1999... 2401 Aztec Rd, N.E. Albuquerque, NM 871027 (505) 889-7200 Service Territory: West NM, part of east AZ Equipment/Program: Heat pumps; Water heaters; Thermal storage Incentives: Motors: $30/hp for irrigation applications....