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Changes in Residential Lighting Programs
What Happened in 2012, and What We Can Expect in the Near Term
December 24, 2012 | Updated: March 29, 2013
Lighting programs are in flux thanks to new technologies and evolving efficiency standards. The EISA phaseout of general-service incandescents is underway, and new lighting options are emerging. What are utilities and efficiency organizations doing now and planning for in the near future?
Content type: Research Brief | Document ID: EDRP-RB-43 | Author: Alexandra Behringer
Keeping Up with Exciting Changes in Residential Lighting Programs
March 4, 2013
We just wrapped up a big year for change in residential lighting: The US Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 phaseout of general-service incandescent lamps began in 2012, and new lighting technology options like light-emitting diodes became more commonplace in programs.
Content type: E Source Blog | Document ID: ES-Blog-3-4-13-ResLighting | Author: Alexandra Behringer - Associate Research Director
Market Lift: Next-Generation Program Design Opportunity
Forum 2012 Presentation
October 3, 2012
Lighting Programs Light Up with Innovation Managers of utility lighting programs are scrambling to keep up with increasing DSM goals, new technologies, and federal policies that affect lighting. Three industry leaders will share their experiences with developing innovative program concepts ...
Content type: Forum, Slides | Author: Chris Cloutier
Update on Appliance Efficiency Standards
Slides
May 22, 2012
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Content type: Slides | Document ID: TAS-TB-3a | Author: Katie Elliott
Update on Appliance Efficiency Standards
May 22, 2012
This 25-minute video highlights some of the key findings from a report recently released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy and the Appliance Standards Awareness Project entitled “The Efficiency Boom: Cashing In on the Savings from Appliance Standards.”
Content type: Tech Brief | Document ID: TAS-TB-3 | Author: Katie Elliott
How to Find an LED to Meet Your Needs
April 19, 2012
How can we help our customers sort through all the choices and hype to find light-emitting diode (LED) products that meet their household needs?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-51 | Author: Ira Krepchin
How Efficient Are New Homes in California?
January 5, 2012
A study examined 40 single‑family and 40 multifamily units (apartments and townhouses) that were built under the 2005 Building Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential Buildings. Data showed that the homes often didn’t perform up to code.
Content type: Tech Brief | Document ID: CEC-TB-62 | Author: Ira Krepchin
Ah, the Life of an LED
December 5, 2011
We see lots of claims about long life for light-emitting diodes (LEDs). How do manufacturers determine those lifespans?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-46 | 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
Developing Energy-Efficient Communities
The Chula Vista Case Study
November 11, 2011
Join us to find out how to drive significant reductions in communitywide energy consumption by using efficient urban design, building technologies, and development practices.
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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: CEC-WC-11-11-ChulaVista | Author: Jenny Field
Developing Energy-Efficient Communities
Slides
November 11, 2011
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Content type: Slides | Document ID: CEC-WC-11-11-ChulaVista-SL | Author: Jenny Field
Developing Energy-Efficient Communities
Recording
November 11, 2011
This is the web conference recording.
Content type: Recording | Document ID: CEC-WC-11-11-ChulaVista-R | Author: Jenny Field
Saving Energy with Smart Strips
January 4, 2011
How much energy can I save by using a smart power strip, and what types are available?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: TAS-AskES-30 | Author: Essie Snell
Tech Roundup—December 2010
December 7, 2010
We’ve distilled the most exciting energy developments from the past six months into one 90-minute session that you can’t afford to miss! Twice each year in this rapid-fire web conference, our tech team highlights new technologies that have become real opportunities.
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Content type: Web Conference | Document ID: TAS-WC-12-10-TechRoundup | Author: Katie Elliott
Tech Roundup—December 2010
Slides
December 7, 2010
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Content type: Slides | Document ID: TAS-WC-12-10-TechRoundup-SL | Author: Katie Elliott
Tech Roundup—December 2010
Recording
December 7, 2010
This is the web conference recording.
Content type: Recording | Document ID: TAS-WC-12-10-TechRoundup-R | Author: Katie Elliott
Save Energy During the Holidays with LEDs
Residential Brief
October 25, 2010
Residential Market Service members can copy all or any part of this content for use in communications with residential customers. For example, put it on your web site, drop it into your newsletters, or use it in handouts for customer events.
Content type: ESCD News Content | Document ID: RES-NC-7-10-ESCD | Author: Stephanie Spalding
Are We Done with CFLs?
Forum 2010 Presentation
September 21, 2010
Many utilities are wondering what the role of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in program portfolios will be as incandescent bulbs are phased out in 2012. Recent CFL saturation studies show that a large potential for installing basic CFLs still exists. Some utilities are already planning to increase ...
Content type: Forum, Slides | Author: Laura Moorefield
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
How to Save Energy with Specialty Compact Fluorescent Lamps
Residential Brief
July 13, 2010
Residential Market Service members can copy all or any part of this content for use in communications with residential customers. For example, put it on your website, drop it into your newsletters, or use it in handouts for customer events.
Content type: ESCD News Content | Document ID: RES-NC-3-10-ESCD | Author: Alexandra Behringer
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
LEDs: An Incandescent Opportunity for Utilities
December 21, 2009
The first light-emitting diode (LED) screw-in replacement lamp that promises to outperform both incandescent bulbs and compact fluorescent lamps has made its debut.
Content type: Tech News | Document ID: TAS-TN-1-10a | Author: Mary Horsey
PV LED Lighting Effective but Expensive in Field Tests
November 23, 2009
Recent field testing of solar-powered outdoor light-emitting diode (LED) lighting shows that LED/photovoltaic (PV) technology could provide adequate light while reducing energy use and light pollution.
Content type: Tech News | Document ID: TAS-TN-12-09a | Author: Ira Krepchin
Experts Discuss the Future of CFL Programs at IEPEC
November 2, 2009
Despite strong sales in recent years, the compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) market in the U.S. is not yet transformed. As a result, utilities should continue broadly focused CFL programs, according to panelists at the 2009 International Energy Program Evaluation Conference (IEPEC).
Content type: DSM News | Document ID: EDRP-DN-11-09c | Author: Alexandra Behringer
New Technologies for Improving Energy Efficiency at Home
September 29, 2009
Some of the more promising approaches to saving energy and money involve high-performance technologies for space heating, air conditioning, and water heating. Together, these loads account for more than half of an average home’s energy bill.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: RES-P-9-ESCD | Author: John Sustar and Kristin Kamm
Don't Trash That Bulb
Proper Recycling and Disposal of CFLs
September 29, 2009
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) use about one-third as much energy as incandescent bulbs—which means lower energy bills—and they last about 10 times longer. This pamphlet provides information on various CFL recycling options and proper disposal of broken CFLs.
Content type: ESCD Pamphlet | Document ID: RES-P-15-ESCD | Author: Alexandra Behringer
New Lighting Standards: Say "Goodbye" to T12s
August 25, 2009
New national minimum energy-efficiency requirements for general purpose fluorescent lamps and incandescent reflector lamps promise big energy savings and will affect utility incentive programs.
Content type: Tech News | Document ID: TAS-TN-9-09a | Author: Ira Krepchin
CFL Recycling
August 1, 2007 | Updated: August 25, 2009
What is the safest way to dispose of compact fluorescent lamps, and what are utilities doing to help?
Content type: Ask E Source | Document ID: EDRP-AskES-3a | Author: Dulcey Simpkins
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
