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Light Bulb Amendment puts U.S. Jobs at Risk

An amendment on the Energy and Water appropriations bill defunding the enforcement of the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA 2007) minimum standards for energy-efficient light sources has been included into the legislation. Such a move puts American jobs at risk. Some in Congress are willing to put U.S. jobs at risk for political positioning. This is an example of a few politicizing light bulbs at the risk of American workers and the economy.
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Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 2:12 PM by NEMA Communications

Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Energy Resources, Congress, manufacturing, energy, luminescent, Jobs, Consumer Protection, Solid State, SSL, Environmental Stewardship, Lighting, legislation, DOE
The president “has no clothes?”

We all remember Hans Christian Andersen’s story about the emperor and his new clothes, right? He was swindled by two weavers into believing that his new suit is made of fabric that is invisible to those who are stupid. And so the emperor, wearing this new suit, goes out among his subjects, until...

Published Tue, Feb 02 2011 2:18 PM by Talley, Ric

Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid, Electrical Grid, Environment, Regulation, renewable energy, transmission, wind, Energy Resources, transmission corridors, Public Option, Jobs, State of the Union, Obama, Environmental Stewardship, public panic, Solar Energy, Regulatory Reform
Siting Transmission Corridors: A Real Life Game of Chutes and Ladders*

Oh, for the simplicity of Chutes and Ladders ! In the massive effort to attain energy independence by connecting vast renewable energy resources with energy-hungry population centers, power transmission lines are both the obstacles and the solution—the chutes and ladders—to success. Everyone...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2010 5:18 PM by bilickib

Filed under: Electrical Grid, transmission, wind, Emerging Technologies, Energy Resources, transmission corridors, wave, wire, utility wires
NEMA Lighting Division efforts bear fruit in California

This week the State of California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved and published their Strategic Lighting Plan, which was two years in the making. NEMA staff and members participated directly in the development and drafting of the SLP from start to finish to provide the manufacturer perspective...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2010 2:51 PM by Boesenberg, Alex

Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Electrical Grid, Regulation, Building Codes, electricity, Economics, Energy Resources, manufacturing, energy, luminescent, Solid State, SSL, LED, CFL, efficiency, Lighting, CFLs, fluorescent
Solar Trash Cans? YES!

So I was walking from the Metro to NEMA's headquarters in Rosslyn, Va this morning and low and behold I see it. Yes, the world now has solar powered trash cans! Apparently these have been around a few years, Philadelphia in particular, but they are new to DC. It looks like any modern plastic trash...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2010 9:47 AM by bilickib

Filed under: Energy Resources, Solar Energy
NEMA and Marine Renewable Energies: Is It Time?

Marine renewable energies are out there and being tested vigorously everyday. Some say marine renewables are where wind energy was ten years ago. Currently, there are around 129 types of "marine" energy technologies with some more effective than others. The United States, with the help of federal...

Published Fri, Jun 06 2010 4:35 AM by bilickib

Filed under: Environment, renewable energy, wind, Emerging Technologies, Energy Resources, energy, wave
Lighting industry position on light at night and biological factors forthcoming

The NEMA Lighting Systems Division is concerned over numerous recent efforts to raise awareness of light at night and potentially related effects on biological processes. While many of these are well-intended, they often fall short of being credible, and could do more harm than good. There are many instances...

Published Tue, Mar 03 2010 7:46 PM by Boesenberg, Alex

Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid, spectrum, climate change, Energy Resources, electromagnetic fields, Solid State, Dimmers, SSL, LED, CFL
NEMA Addresses SSL Dimming Challenges

The NEMA Lighting Controls and Solid State Lighting Sections have co-produced a white paper on the subject of dimming screw-base integrated ballast LED lamps. It is designated LSD-49 and is titled "Solid State Lighting for Incandescent Replacement—Best Practices for Dimming". NEMA and...

Published Thu, Feb 02 2010 10:51 PM by Boesenberg, Alex

Filed under: Energy Efficiency, General, Environmental Design, Environment, Emerging Technologies, High Performance Buildings, Energy Resources, EMF, electromagnetic fields, Harmonic current limit, Harmonics, energy, Solid State, Dimmers, SSL, LED, CFL
Energy Saving Motor Control

As we all try to save energy, one of the most effective routes is through more efficient use of motors. This is so important because motors are everywhere - household appliances from cleaning to kitchen, domestic/commercial/industrial fans and pumps, and especially in electric vehicles, among many applications...

Published Fri, Jan 01 2010 1:39 PM by Gettman, Kenneth

Filed under: Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid, Economy, grid, Energy Resources, manufacturing, energy
Congressional Unveiling of Major Energy Savings and Carbon Reduction...

Do you want to save 4.48-7.95 million metric tons (MMT) of carbon annually (equivalent to removing approximately between 3-5.4 million automobiles annually)? Do you want to save 25 to 42 Terawatt hours (billion kWh) per year (equivalent to 3 to 6 nuclear power plants or 6 to 10 coal-fired plants)? Do...

Published Tue, Nov 11 2009 9:22 AM by Dain Hansen

Filed under: Energy Efficiency, General, Electrical Grid, Environment, Regulation, renewable energy, electricity, economic stimulus, Emerging Technologies, climate change, Energy Resources, Congress, manufacturing, energy

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Light Bulb Amendment puts U.S. Jobs at Risk

The president “has no clothes?”

Siting Transmission Corridors: A Real Life Game of Chutes and Ladders*

NEMA Lighting Division efforts bear fruit in California

Solar Trash Cans? YES!

NEMA and Marine Renewable Energies: Is It Time?

Lighting industry position on light at night and biological factors forthcoming

NEMA Addresses SSL Dimming Challenges

Energy Saving Motor Control

Congressional Unveiling of Major Energy Savings and Carbon Reduction...