Hello Rumsey Lighting Systems friends and customers...Welcome to another edition of Light Flashes, our e-mail newsletter to keep you in the know about important lighting news. This issue find out about certain states are wisely using stimulus funds to get greener lighting systems and much more. Looking for a great fixture for your stairwells and storage areas to drive down your energy costs over 50%? You have to read about the new Columbia Bi-level fixture. Plus the skinny on how the DOE makes plans to firm up regulations on halogen and fluorescent lamps. And finally you can down the new Philips Eco-Calculator to help you choose the best lighting upgrades and see just how much you can save. Call us anytime for assistance, and thanks for reading. Enjoy the rest of summer!!
PS: The LED lamps are coming...and in a big way. Check out the new Philips lineup at the bottom. Big energy savings and long life. Call for pricing, more information and assistance!!
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Cities Spend Stimulus Funds to Retrofit Lighting |
Several U.S. cities are planning to use federal stimulus funds to retrofit streetlights with energy-efficient technology.
Seattle plans to use the federal stimulus funds to replace all 40,000 residential streetlights with energy- and cost-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) technology, reports the West Seattle Herald. The city estimates that it will take about four to six years to replace all streetlights with LED versions.
Seattle is the first Washington city to finalize its stimulus plan for the new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program with $6.1 million in block grants, part of a $3.2 billion Department of Energy program, for a variety of energy conservation programs.
The funding is expected to create 76 new clean energy jobs, help reduce energy use in buildings by 20 percent citywide, and accelerate the Seattle City Light's five-year conservation plan and install energy efficiency products in residences and small businesses.
In the Midwest, Arlington Heights, Illinois, has similar projects. The city will spend part of its federal stimulus funds to retrofit decorative lighting in downtown Arlington Heights with LEDs, which should save the village $6,100 annually, more than half the yearly electricity bill for lights, reports the Daily Herald..
In Boise, Idaho, the city council's recommendations on how to spend $2.04 million from the federal economic stimulus package includes the retrofit of five city parks and conversion of about 725 historic, 150-watt high-pressure sodium streetlights to LED technology, reports the Idaho Statesman. The conversion is estimated to deliver a 50 to 60 percent savings in electricity costs. |
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Proposed DOE Efficiency Rulemaking about Linear Fluorescent and Halogen PAR Lamps |
 From IES's Legislative and Regulatory Committee requesting members' feedback to DOEThe federal Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing more stringent efficiency regulations on 4' and 8' linear fluorescent lamps and Halogen PAR lamps. While the regulations are not final, the proposed fluorescent regulations would eliminate most 4' and 8' T-12 lamps. The proposed Halogen PAR regulations are very high and would eliminate most current Halogen PAR lamps leaving only high-efficiency Halogen-IR lamps.
DOE accepted comments, data, and information regarding the proposed regulations (NOPR) up until 60 days after official publication in the Federal Register. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2009 and comments were due by June 12, 2009. Call us today to see how this may impact you. | |
Thanks for reading and please contact us for more information on any of the above. Whether you are looking for lamps, lighting fixtures, or trying to save energy, simply call us at 800-622-2852 and we will be pleased to help you. You can also e-mail customer service at lightingsystems@rumsey.com or direct to Ralph Girondo at docsavawatt@comcast.net
Sincerely,
Ralph
Ralph Girondo, LC, CLMC*
General Manager
Rumsey Electric / Lighting Systems
Helping you find the right light for the right site!
*LC =Lighting Certified & CLMC = Certified Lighting Management Consultant | |
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Save Money and Energy with Columbia Bi-Level Fixtures |
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With the cost of energy reaching an all time high, why not save money and energy on lighting for spaces that are only occupied some of the time?
Columbia's Bi-Level Luminaire is the perfect solution for stairwells, as well as other low-occupancy areas such as storerooms, restrooms, and parking structures. Part of Columbia's createchange family, it maximizes energy savings by intelligently managing illumination levels to avoid wasted watts.
From stairwells and corridors to offices and classrooms, more than 50,000 Occu-Smart® fixtures are in service world wide, saving building owners thousands of dollars per year in energy costs while improving occupant safety and security. In fact, a typical 4-foot Bi-Level luminaire with (2) F32T8 lamps uses only 14 watts when set at a 10% standby light level.
Luminaires combine an internal ultrasonic motion sensor with a bi-level electronic ballast to provide an innovative solution for seldom-used spaces where high light levels are only necessary some of the time. The sensor detects even the slightest movement and instantly switches from the adjustable standby light level to full illumination.
Contact us today for more information about how you can start saving money with Columbia Bi-Level fixtures.
BIL FEATURES
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Energy saving luminaire with integrated occupancy controls
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Bi-level light control offers safety and security
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Ideal for stairwells, parking structures, restrooms and areas where maximum light levels are not needed when area is unoccupied
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Contains a single low wattage 2' T8 lamp for constant light output while the 4' T8 lamps are controlled by an integral occupancy sensor
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White aluminum body allows for greater heat dissipation
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Tool-less access to ballast for ease of maintenance
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Can be surface mounted or suspended
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Multiple ballast options available for needed energy savings and light output
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Fail-safe operation switches light level to 100% if sensor is damaged
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Optional battery backup available for emergency egress applications |
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