Energy User News articles from February 2000

Energy User News archives from February 2000

Utilities Urged to Join Regional Organizations.
February 1, 2000... WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) expects all public utility transmission owners to voluntarily join regional transmission organizations (RTOs), which must be operational by December 15, 2001. However, in...

Power Suppliers Predict Changing North American Energy Market.
February 1, 2000... Executives and other representatives of leading power suppliers predict that the number of utility mergers and acquisitions will increase in the coming year, believe that distributed generation may finally be market ready, and expect gas prices...

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) proposal for energy-efficiency standards for central air conditioning could increase efficiency by as much as 30 percent. The current minimum standard is 10 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio). The...

The stationary fuel cell market.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The stationary fuel cell market is projected to register a compounded annual growth rate of 49.6 percent by 2005, says the marketing and consulting firm of Frost & Sullivan. The emerging market generated $20.9 million in revenues in 1998, up 20...

The newly formed BACnet Manufacturer's Association.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The newly formed BACnet Manufacturer's Association will held its kick-off meeting coincident with the 2000 International Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Exposition in Dallas, Texas, February 7-9. The organization plans to develop a...

Building Energy 2000.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Building Energy 2000, a conference and trade show devoted to renewable technologies and sustainable design strategies, will be held March 15-18 at Yale University, combining the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association's (NESEA Quality Building...

Environmental Elements Corp.(results from study)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Environmental Elements Corp. Baltimore, announced successful results from a study to reduce emissions of mercury, fine particles, and acid gases from coal-fired power plants using a new technology. The results show that these emissions can be...

Kansas city Power and Light Co.(Western Resources merger off)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Kansas city Power and Light Co. broke off its $2 billion merger plan with Western Resources, the utility recently confirmed. It cited Western's sagging stock prices and merger delays as reasons for killing the deal.

Exelon Corp.(name after Peco Energy and Unicom merger)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Exelon Corp. will be the name of the new company formed after the proposed merger between Peco Energy Co. and Unicom Corp. is completed, the companies confirmed. Exelon, which is also the name of the Peco subsidiary that competes with Peco in...

EUNLOAD PROFILE.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... EUNLOAD PROFILE Commercial Primary Energy Consumption by End Use Commercial floorspace (billion square feet) 1998 61.2 2020 73.8 ...

ComEd Still Plagued by Aged Infrastructure.
February 1, 2000... CHICAGO--Commonwealth Edison's infrastructure, despite improvements, remains so old and overburdened that blackouts could again be a problem this summer. That was the opinion delivered to the Illinois Commerce Commission by an energy...

Wind Energy Comes to Pennsylvania.
February 1, 2000... PHILADELPHIA--The first commercial wind energy project in the mid-Atlantic region went "live" in the last hours of 1999, meeting its goal of generating clean, renewable energy for the start of the new millennium. The two wind turbines at...

Energy Conservation for Small and Medium Companies.
February 1, 2000... SOMERS, N.Y.--Candela Systems Corp. has formed CSC/EnergySaver to provide energy-conservation services to small- and medium-sized companies in the Northeast--a market largely ignored until now, the company says. ESCOs and utilities have...

EELA Keynoter Says Efficiency Is More Than Products.
February 1, 2000... PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ.--Rick Cobello, director of the National Lighting Products Information Program, is scheduled to be keynote speaker at the Energy Efficient Lighting Association's (EELA) Enlightening America 2000 conference and trade show...

HVAC Makers Look for New Ways to Stand Out.
February 1, 2000... SAN ANTONIO, Tx.--The U.S. HVAC market, saturated by increased competition, is hoping new technological advances and improved service will keep the industry prosperous for seasons to come, according to marketing and consulting firm Frost &...

McDonald's and EDF Pledge Continued Energy Savings.
February 1, 2000... After a decade of recycling and energy-saving projects, McDonald's USA pledged to continue to raise the bar on these initiatives, and set a new goal to further reduce energy use in its restaurants. The occasion for the pledge was the...

The Good News Is...
February 1, 2000... Progress has been made, but the future remains uncertain With the Y2K nonevent safely behind us, perhaps some non-alarmist news from the environmental front is in order. That's not to say that everything is just glorious because we've done...

Ballast Developments Support Energy Efficiency.
February 1, 2000... Government regulations, manufacturing breakthroughs help energy-efficient ballasts gain popularity On October 15, 1999, after more than 5 years of contention, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the lighting industry and...

Are Hot Halogens History?
February 1, 2000... Energy Star alternatives are gaining ground in commercial buildings For the last few decades, manufacturers have focused most of their efficient lighting technology development efforts on commercial, industrial, and architectural...

Ice Storage Passes The Test.
February 1, 2000... Savings of $2.5 million are expected over the life of the facility thanks to the use of the ice storage and a well-integrated design This ice storage system is easy to run and efficient. It will provide significant savings for us every...

Plant Praised As The Most Energy-Efficient Building In Vermont.
February 1, 2000... Fluorescent lighting system and automatic controls help meet strict energy-efficiency controls ROCKINGHAM, Vt.--"The most energy efficient building in the state" is how Vermont's Governor Howard Dean described the new 34,000-sq.-ft....

Montour schools improve energy grades.
February 1, 2000... Two-phase plan reduces school district's energy costs When administrators of Montour School District, a progressive school system in southwestern Pennsylvania. took steps to reduce their energy costs, they learned they could save...

Solaris luminaire from Columbia Lighting.
February 1, 2000... Designed to provide direct and indirect lighting, this luminaire is suited for classrooms, high-ceilinged offices, and large atrium areas. The unit's compact ballast enables the luminaire to have a more contemporary look. A parabolic louver...

Cov-R-Guard lamps from GE Lighting.
February 1, 2000... Shatter-resistant fluorescent lamps combine shatter-resistance and superior light output with no compromise in performance, says the manufacturer. The lamps eliminate the inconvenience and added labor expense of unwieldy sleeves and caps; the...

Series 60 pump line by Bell & Gossett.
February 1, 2000... A maintenance-free, inline mounted centrifugal pump line designed to provide increased hydraulic performance for a variety of commercial HVAC applications incorporates three-piece pump design engineered to provide expanded flow coverage,...

Ballast literature from MagneTek.
February 1, 2000... New literature highlights additions and improvements to company's family of electronic ballasts for linear fluorescent lamps. The following ballasts are covered: Standard T8 Electronic Low Profile, AccuStart, Universal High-Performance TS...

HALT Automatic Lamp Time-Out Device from Holophane Corp.
February 1, 2000... Lamp device allows customers to comply with lamp company recommendations, reducing the potential for non-passive end-of-life failure of metal-halide lamps. For 15 minutes each week, the unit will extinguish metal halide-lamps in luminaires,...

Control valve product guide from Belimo.
February 1, 2000... HVAC professionals can get an overview and the latest data on the full range of control valves in a 16-page "Control Valve Product Guide" that discusses features and specifications of a full line of Characterized Control valves, as well as its...

Retail lighting CD-ROM from Osram Sylvania.
February 1, 2000... "Retail Lighting" is an educational CD-ROM that offers advice on how lighting can help direct customers, enhance image, and even increase staff productivity. The interactive resource consists of five sections designed to increase knowledge and...

Uni-Form pulse-start systems by Venture Lighting.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Pulsestart lamp-ballast system features 350-watt lamp that provides higher maintained lumen output than the 400-watt, position-oriented (base-up and base-down) lamp it was designed to replace. When the 350-watt lamp is used in combination with...

Skylights by Solatube International.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Tubular skylight features highly reflective tubing that runs from the roof to the ceiling and can be angled around attic obstructions. It's capped with a clear dome and patented reflector that collects and redirects ambient light down through...

Minima MH fixtures from Edison Price Lighting.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Track-mounted accent lights for PAR3O and PAR38 lamps (spot and flood) use 39-watt, 70-watt, and 100-watt metal halide lamps with rated lamp life as long as 9,000 hours, so they require relamping less often. The accent lights have a color...

Miniature fixtures by WAC Lighting.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Miniature low-voltage, recessed luminaires featuring modern, state-of-the-art technology are available in brushed-nickel finish, all using halogen lamps. Trims are available in a range of innovative styles. The recessed luminaires can be used...

DotLine alignment tool by Ludeca.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... V-belt pulley precision alignment and laser leveling are combined in a single handheld, permanently calibrated tool. The lightweight, waterproof tool can be attached magnetically to either outside or inside of pulley. A fanned laser is...

Thermoplastic LED exit/emergency signs by Ruud Lighting.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Exit/emergency signs feature energy-efficient LED lights with an expected service life of 25 years. The reflector system, using two 5.4-watt tungsten lamps (included as standard) provides emergency illumination. Each reflector adjusts...

Lightllawk-MT sensor by Mytech.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Sensor combines ultrasonic and infrared technologies and may be used with the manufacturer's dimming ballasts. Microprocessor logic allows the unit to self-adjust to the occupancy environment. The sensor is totally self-sufficient, requiring no...

DEGREE DAYS For Selected Cities.
February 1, 2000... City Monthly Monthly Monthly Cumulative Cumulative Deviation Deviation Deviation Deviation Total From Norm From Last Year From Norm From Last Year Albany, N.Y. ...

Ranking of Gas Utility Prices By State Commercial.(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2000... Ranking of Gas Utility Prices By State Commercial Rank State Price/Mcf 1 Hawaii $8.04 2 Montana $6.07 3 Michigan $4.81 4 Nevada $4.79...

ConEdison Solutions.
February 1, 2000... John Boyd, president and chief executive officer of ConEdison Solutions, and Christine Nevin, manager of marketing for lighting products, are shown with the Times Square 2000 Podium, sponsored by the company. The podium features a fiber-optic...