One of the key elements for the success of the IES Street & Area Lighting Conference is that they bring the very best leaders from cross section of the industry to provide a platform for their ideas. Jim McFadgen, engineering specialist at Nova Scotia Power was one of the guest speakers. He informed the audience that Nova Scotia, Canada is in the midst of a major LED-street-light project. [...]
AUTHOR: Éric Ladouceur | CATEGORY: Sustainable Development
June 2, 2011
New energy standard expected to reduce energy consumption by more than 30%.
When constructing buildings, it is crucial for a designer to know and truly understand the proper energy standards to respect. Today’s topic is exactly about that: energy standards.
You should know that ASHRAE and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) have joined their efforts in order to develop a new energy Standard 90.2 expected to reduce energy consumption by more than 30%. [...]
AUTHOR: David Lepage | CATEGORY: Technologies
January 6, 2011
Innovations In Lighting – The 2010 Progress Report
Once again, the Illuminating Engineering Society is presenting us some of the most significant advancements in the lighting industry. The 2010 Edition of the Progress Report features 20 Philips products, among which figures our RoadStar™ luminaire for a second year! [...]
AUTHOR: | CATEGORY: Miscellaneous
October 13, 2010
IES Model Lighting Ordinance Webcast. Be There Tonight!
The Model Lighting Ordinance is an attempt by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) and the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) to draft a standard Ordinance that can be used by communities to reduce light pollution on their territory. While such laws and guidelines are already in place in certain communities, the purpose [...]
AUTHOR: David Lepage | CATEGORY: Sustainable Development
October 1, 2010
Green Certifications: Do You Care?
We hear a lot about the green certifications. There are so many logos and seals appearing on catalogs, boxes, websites, even on the products themselves… But what do they mean? And what do they represent to you? While most people are familiar with the recycled, recyclable, and Energy Star logos, the ones that are used [...]
