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Strategies for C&I Demand Response: Manufacturing Facilities
September 1, 2008 | Updated: April 11, 2012
Given their very large overall electric loads, manufacturing facilities often have the most to gain of any commercial and industrial customer from participating in a demand-response program.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-5x | Author: Christie Rewey
The Pros and Cons of Induction Lighting
March 15, 2012
What is induction lighting, how does it compare to other light sources, and what are the best applications for it?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: CEMC-AskES-16 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Will the Rare-Earth Metals Crunch Hurt Fluorescent Lighting Programs?
November 18, 2011
What's going on with the prices for fluorescent lamps? How can we keep rising prices from bankrupting our fluorescent lighting programs?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-53 | Author: Lee Hamilton
Emerging Energy-Efficient Technologies
July 19, 2011
By their very nature, the performance of any emerging technology is shrouded in speculation, which makes them difficult to evaluate for inclusion in utility programs. Here, we review four technologies that we think will see significant market uptake over the next four years.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-38 | Author: Bryan Jungers
Near-Term Commercial Applications for LEDs
September 23, 2010
What are the most promising near-term applications for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in commercial applications?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-19 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Evaluating LED Manufacturers’ Claims
August 4, 2010
Utility demand-side management managers and corporate energy managers are getting bombarded with information from light-emitting diode (LED) manufacturers, but many are have no idea how to evaluate the product information that they receive. We help separate the LED wheat from the chaff.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-19 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Lighting Update: Report from LightFair 2010
July 15, 2010
Out of the onslaught of new light-emitting diode (LED) products introduced at LightFair 2010, we’ve selected several items to highlight, including LED modules, LED troffers, and an LED that shifts color as it dims. We also present several non-LED products, including a significant new dimmable CFL.
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: TAS-RB-10 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Energy-Efficient Track Lighting
February 8, 2010
Metal halide, compact fluorescent, light-emitting diode, and advanced halogen reflector lamps can be used to provide more efficient track lighting than is possible with conventional track lighting.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-24 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Estimating Savings from Daylight Harvesting
January 22, 2010
We’re setting up an incentive program for daylight harvesting—what level of savings can we expect?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-TN-2-10d | Author: Ira Krepchin
Evaluating LED Manufacturer Claims
September 24, 2009
I’m getting bombarded with information from light-emitting diode (LED) manufacturers. What questions should I ask them to help me evaluate their claims?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-4 | Author: Ira Krepchin
LED Lighting for Parking Lots
August 24, 2009
Are light-emitting diodes (LEDs) a viable solution for outdoor parking lots?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-2 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Lighting Controls
February 1, 2009
Controls that vary the time of operation and the intensity of electric lighting can cut energy use, reduce peak demand, improve occupant comfort, and increase productivity.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-16 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Lighting Maintenance
November 30, 2008
All lighting systems experience a decrease in light output and efficiency over time—lamp light output decreases, dirt accumulates on fixtures, lamps burn out, and control systems drift out of spec or are overridden by occupants.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: CEMC-RG-5 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Lighting for Parking Lots and Garages
October 1, 2008
Well-designed lighting for parking lots and garages is cost-effective, efficient, and enhances the safety of drivers and pedestrians by directing light where it is needed, minimizing glare, distributing illumination evenly, and reducing light trespass.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: CEMC-RG-2 | Author: Jessica Rivas, Ira Krepchin
High-Performance T8 Fluorescent Lamps
January 22, 2008
Fluorescent lighting technology has achieved new levels of efficiency, color quality, and longevity in a class of products called high-performance T8s. Most carry a price premium, but they are typically more cost-effective replacements for T12s than standard T8s.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-6 | Author: Peter Criscione
High-Bay Lighting: HID versus HIF
November 7, 2007
Metal halide and high-pressure sodium lamps have dominated the market for lighting indoor spaces with high ceilings. But high-intensity fluorescent light sources have improved significantly, making them the most cost-effective solution for most high-bay applications.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-4 | Author: John Sustar and Ira Krepchin
Ballasts for Full-Size Fluorescent Lamps
August 3, 2007
Ballasts convert line current into the proper voltage, amperage, and waveform to operate fluorescent lamps. The choice of ballast influences how efficiently a lighting system operates and how much light it provides, but users face an often bewildering array of options.
Content type: Resource Guide | Document ID: TAS-RG-1 | Author: Ira Krepchin
