The region that pioneered Canadian hydroelectricity adopts another game-changing technology—smart LED street lighting—and reduces its lighting energy use by 45%.
Known as “The City of Energy,” Shawinigan, Quebec, has been a leader in energy-efficient solutions since the turn of the 19th century, when it opened one of the first hydroelectric power plants in Canada. In keeping with that tradition, the city is committed to upholding its reputation as an energy pioneer by implementing the most cutting-edge, energy-saving technologies.[...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Technologies
May 6, 2013
RoadView and Amplight Case Study: City of Shawinigan
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April 17, 2013
Philips Previews Intelligent LED Lighting Systems at LIGHTFAIR 2013
Next week at LIGHTFAIR International, Philips will be showcasing the next phase in the LED revolution with lighting solutions that rival traditional technologies in cost and light quality, while providing ease of installation, use, and control that is unique to LED. From best-of-breed components to fully integrated systems, offerings from across Philips’ broad portfolio of outdoor, general illumination, lamps, and architectural solutions will be on display at booth #1401.[...]
AUTHOR: Jean-François Duquette | CATEGORY: Technologies
February 15, 2012
Is There a Bright Future for Controls?
How far can we see in the future? Articles are showing up everyday about smart everything and anything. But is it really that far in the future? [...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Sustainable Development
November 8, 2011
Spring Forward, Fall Back!
Last Sunday, we all had to switch our clocks back from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time. The Daylight Saving Time is in fact the principle of advancing time one hour in the spring and backing it up one hour in the fall. Since 2007, we advance the time on the second Sunday in March and we back it up one hour on the first Sunday in November. Previously, we had to do it the first Sunday in April and the last Sunday of October. Do you know why this change was made? [...]
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