A new standard for the design of high-performance green buildings.
Published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), in conjunction with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is the first code-intended commercial green building standard in the United States.
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The Switch is On: Upgrade from Magnetic to Electronic Ballasts for T12s
An upgrade from T12 magnetic ballasts to T12 electronic ballasts represents an easy and energy-efficient way to comply with recently-mandated magnetic ballast efficiency standards.
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Advance Launches New Website Addressing EPAct 2005 and Lighting Upgrade Opportunities
In an effort to help promote awareness of the recently-enacted Energy Policy Act of 2005 as well as the comprehensive benefits associated with energy-efficient lighting upgrades, Advance has launched a unique industry website.
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NEMA Releases Exit Sign Visibility Standards
Exit signs are usually visible under normal conditions. But how will they operate when you need them most-in an emergency? That's the issue tackled by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in its latest lighting publication.
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New Building Energy Simulation Program Released
Graphical capabilities have been added to the newest released version of EnergyPlusTM, the U.S. Department of Energy's building simulation program. It models the lighting, heating, cooling, ventilating, and other energy flows in a building.
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T8, T5, T5HO - Does Size Really Matter?
Peter Ngai of Peerless Lighting compares and contrasts standard vs. high-output linear fluorescent lamps.
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