Consumers Can Enjoy More Bulb Choices, More Energy Bill Savings

Energy-efficient lighting means more options and more savings. The more energy-efficient light bulbs U.S. consumers use in their homes, the greater the savings—$50 to more than $100 a year per household. Those are key messages that the diverse LUMEN coalition—Lighting Understanding for a More Efficient Nation—is conveying to consumers, beginning with today’s launch and website debut.

LUMEN’s primary goal is helping consumers understand the variety of lighting options available to meet their diverse lighting needs and save them money while saving energy. 

LUMEN is spearheaded by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Alliance to Save Energy (Alliance), and the American Lighting Association (ALA). To date, more than 40 nonprofit energy-efficiency advocacy groups, utilities, lighting manufacturers, and trade associations are participating in the effort. In addition, five government agencies are acting as advisors: the California Energy Commission, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Department of Energy, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

www.lumennow.org

Also in this issue:

• Money-Saving Choices Already Available
• New FTC Labels

Hot Topics

10.24.11
Costa Rica CRI122 Electrical Code Adoption
The notified regulation seeks to provide practical protection for persons and property against the risks deriving from inadequate electrical wiring systems or the materials and equipment used in these systems.
—Ministry of the Economy, Industry and Trade (MEIC)

10.20.11
MRI Software Helps Determine Future Alzheimer’s Risk
A commercially available software program that automatically quantifies the extent of brain atrophy on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can help physicians better determine the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment, according to a study published online October 12 in Neurology.
—MITA

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A Practical Guide to Data Syndication in the BIM Environment
Continuing last week's BIM (building information modeling) topic, review highlights from the Forum session “A Practical Guide to Data Syndication in the BIM Environment,” presented by Angela Baraks of DATAgility and Marty Brett of Wheatland Tube.
—IDEA

On the Hill/Around the Nation

10.20.11
Public Input is Sought on Wyoming-Idaho Power-line Project
The federal government is seeking public input on Idaho Power and Rocky Mountain Power's Gateway West Transmission Line Project that would stretch from Wyoming to Idaho. The 1,150-mile transmission line would help distribute power from wind farms in Wyoming. Comments will be accepted until Oct. 28.
—The Idaho Statesman (Boise)/The Associated Press

International News

10.17.11
U.S., South Korea Sign Accord on Clean-Energy R&D
The U.S. and South Korea have signed a new partnership agreement on clean-energy research and development. Under the accord, researchers from the two countries will collaborate on areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart-grid technology. "By working together toward our shared clean energy goals, we can promote the kind of innovation that will help win the clean-energy race," said Energy Secretary Steven Chu.
—Energy Business Review

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Industry News

• NEMA Welcomes President Obama’s Signature of Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama
  NEMA member companies are looking forward to full implementation of each agreement as soon as possible since each augurs greater market access and associated commercial benefits. 10/21/11

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NEMA News

• NEMA Commends House and Senate for Passage of Three Free Trade Agreements
  "These agreements promise new export opportunities for our manufacturers through millions of dollars in tariff reductions and removal of discriminatory barriers," said NEMA President and CEO Evan Gaddis. "I urge the president to sign the bills into law quickly and to designate the most expeditious effective date for each agreement." 10/13/11

Standardizations Trends

• NEMA Publishes ANSI C119.6 Electric Connectors—Non-Sealed, Multiport Connector Systems Rated 600 Volts or less for Aluminum and Copper Conductors
  ANSI C119.6 establishes the electrical and mechanical test requirements for connectors used at normal operating temperatures not to exceed 90°C and is not intended to recommend any other operating conditions. 10/20/11

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