California's Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential
Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate
to reduce California's energy consumption. The standards are updated
periodically to allow consideration and possible incorporation of new
energy efficiency technologies and methods.
California Title 24
2005 Standards - Went into effect October 1, 2005, and supersede the 2001 Standards. Projects that apply for a building permit on or after this date must comply with the 2005 Standards.
California Title 24
Intelligent Lighting Solutions specializes in Energy Conservation
products/services and Application Specific Lighting Retrofits for
residents and businesses in California. Target market includes
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial.
As their client's strategic partner, iLighting Solutions provides insight and guidance needed to obtain maximum value from lighting systems through improved use of technology.
Pricing, delivery times, and professionalism are unmatched in the industry, but most importantly our customer service is equal to the level of service you would aim to establish with your own customers. We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our work and friendly local service.
As their client's strategic partner, iLighting Solutions provides insight and guidance needed to obtain maximum value from lighting systems through improved use of technology.
Pricing, delivery times, and professionalism are unmatched in the industry, but most importantly our customer service is equal to the level of service you would aim to establish with your own customers. We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our work and friendly local service.
Our products include:
* Incandescent
* Halogen
* Compact Fluorescent
* Linear Fluorescent
* Magnetic and Electronic Ballasts
* Residential and Commercial fixtures
* Exit Signs
High Intensity Discharge:
* Metal Halide
* High Pressure Sodium
* Low Pressure Sodium
* Mercury Vapor
iLighting Solutons
14404 Gramercy Place
Gardema. CA 90249
T. (310) 515-5955 F. (310) 515-5445
www.ilightingsolutions.net
Intelligent Lighting Solutions specializes in Energy Conservation
products/services and Application Specific Lighting Retrofits for
residents and businesses in California. Target market includes
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial.
As their client's strategic partner, iLighting Solutions provides insight and guidance needed to obtain maximum value from lighting systems through improved use of technology.
Pricing, delivery times, and professionalism are unmatched in the industry, but most importantly our customer service is equal to the level of service you would aim to establish with your own customers. We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our work and friendly local service.
As their client's strategic partner, iLighting Solutions provides insight and guidance needed to obtain maximum value from lighting systems through improved use of technology.
Pricing, delivery times, and professionalism are unmatched in the industry, but most importantly our customer service is equal to the level of service you would aim to establish with your own customers. We offer a lifetime guarantee on all of our work and friendly local service.
Our products include:
* Incandescent
* Halogen
* Compact Fluorescent
* Linear Fluorescent
* Magnetic and Electronic Ballasts
* Residential and Commercial fixtures
* Exit Signs
High Intensity Discharge:
* Metal Halide
* High Pressure Sodium
* Low Pressure Sodium
* Mercury Vapor
iLighting Solutons
14404 Gramercy Place
Gardema. CA 90249
T. (310) 515-5955 F. (310) 515-5445
www.ilightingsolutions.net
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Higher gas prices at the pump aren’t the only energy expense eating away at consumers’ wallets these days. Although the cost of electricity to light and heat American households has been inching up steadily over the past several years, significantly higher rates may be just around the corner.
Seeking to minimize the bite electricity takes out of the monthly budget many consumers are replacing old, wasteful incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). While simply replacing the lowly light bulb might seem like a small step, nothing could be further from the truth.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, if every home replaced just one light bulb with Energy Star-approved compact bulbs such as the BlueMax™ high definition bulb from Full Spectrum Solutions, enough energy would be conserved to light more than 3 million homes for a year and prevent greenhouse gas output equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars.
The cost savings to the consumer’s pocketbook are equally impressive said Mike Nevins, founder and CEO of Full Spectrum Solutions, a pioneer in energy-efficient and more natural lighting solutions.
“People are surprised to learn that a typical family in the United States spends about $1,500 a year on utility bills, approximately 60 percent of which is in the form of electricity,” Mr. Nevins commented, citing data provided by the EPA.
“Moreover, as a nation, approximately one-quarter of the electricity we use is for lighting, at a cost of $37 billion annually. Much of this expense is wasted on inefficient incandescent light bulbs which can be easily replaced by much more energy-efficient CFLs such as the bulbs in the BlueMax™ line.”
Based on typical electricity usage, Mr. Nevins said that each Energy Star qualified BlueMax™ bulb can reduce energy consumption by up to 80 percent, saving consumers an average of $75.00 per installed unit during the life of the bulb. Needless to say, these numbers can add up quickly. A home with forty bulbs could expect cumulative savings in the neighborhood of $3,000, or roughly two year’s worth of utility bills.
Noted lighting scientist Dr. Michael Siminovitch, director of the California Lighting Technology Center at University of California-Davis concurs. "One of the most simple, but effective ways to save energy is to replace our light bulbs," Dr. Siminovitch stated.
“It’s well worth noting that due to the proprietary technology used in BlueMax™ such as the six phosphor blend, they produce full spectrum or ‘high definition’ light almost identical to natural sunlight,” said Dr. Siminovitch. “The result is healthier light that offers better visual clarity and contrast, reducing eyestrain, headaches, fatigue and loss of concentration.”
In addition to their stingy use of electricity and superior output, Mr. Nevins notes that all BlueMax™ bulbs carry a two-year warranty and have a use rating of 10,000 hours. Furthermore, because they produce up to 60 percent less heat than other bulbs, BlueMax™ is the only compact fluorescent on the market which can withstand high temperatures common to enclosed fixtures.
“A much cooler operating temperature gives BlueMax™ an expected lifespan of up to 13 times longer than incandescent bulbs,” Mr. Nevins said. “Putting out less heat can contribute to a cooler ambient environment, reducing air conditioning usage for further energy savings.”
About Full Spectrum Solutions
BlueMax™ is a technology developed by Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc., which was founded in Jackson, Michigan. Since 1997 the company has provided patented full spectrum light therapy, task and commercial lighting products to enhance our living, learning, and working environments. Its lighting products are a result of progressive lighting research and collaboration among distinguished medical and scientific researchers, evaluators, and clinicians.
For more information about BlueMax™ HD Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, BlueMax™ Light Therapy Lamps, or other lighting technologies from Full Spectrum Solutions, please visit www.fullspectrumsolutions.com, phone 1-888-574-7014, or email joelle@fullspectrumsolutions.com.
In fact, recent projections by energy industry analysts warn that electricity rates could increase 40 to 60 percent in 2009, largely due to higher demand and ever rising operating overhead at utility plants.
Seeking to minimize the bite electricity takes out of the monthly budget many consumers are replacing old, wasteful incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). While simply replacing the lowly light bulb might seem like a small step, nothing could be further from the truth.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, if every home replaced just one light bulb with Energy Star-approved compact bulbs such as the BlueMax™ high definition bulb from Full Spectrum Solutions, enough energy would be conserved to light more than 3 million homes for a year and prevent greenhouse gas output equivalent to the emissions of more than 800,000 cars.
The cost savings to the consumer’s pocketbook are equally impressive said Mike Nevins, founder and CEO of Full Spectrum Solutions, a pioneer in energy-efficient and more natural lighting solutions.
“People are surprised to learn that a typical family in the United States spends about $1,500 a year on utility bills, approximately 60 percent of which is in the form of electricity,” Mr. Nevins commented, citing data provided by the EPA.
“Moreover, as a nation, approximately one-quarter of the electricity we use is for lighting, at a cost of $37 billion annually. Much of this expense is wasted on inefficient incandescent light bulbs which can be easily replaced by much more energy-efficient CFLs such as the bulbs in the BlueMax™ line.”
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Based on typical electricity usage, Mr. Nevins said that each Energy Star qualified BlueMax™ bulb can reduce energy consumption by up to 80 percent, saving consumers an average of $75.00 per installed unit during the life of the bulb. Needless to say, these numbers can add up quickly. A home with forty bulbs could expect cumulative savings in the neighborhood of $3,000, or roughly two year’s worth of utility bills.
Noted lighting scientist Dr. Michael Siminovitch, director of the California Lighting Technology Center at University of California-Davis concurs. "One of the most simple, but effective ways to save energy is to replace our light bulbs," Dr. Siminovitch stated.
“It’s well worth noting that due to the proprietary technology used in BlueMax™ such as the six phosphor blend, they produce full spectrum or ‘high definition’ light almost identical to natural sunlight,” said Dr. Siminovitch. “The result is healthier light that offers better visual clarity and contrast, reducing eyestrain, headaches, fatigue and loss of concentration.”
In addition to their stingy use of electricity and superior output, Mr. Nevins notes that all BlueMax™ bulbs carry a two-year warranty and have a use rating of 10,000 hours. Furthermore, because they produce up to 60 percent less heat than other bulbs, BlueMax™ is the only compact fluorescent on the market which can withstand high temperatures common to enclosed fixtures.
“A much cooler operating temperature gives BlueMax™ an expected lifespan of up to 13 times longer than incandescent bulbs,” Mr. Nevins said. “Putting out less heat can contribute to a cooler ambient environment, reducing air conditioning usage for further energy savings.”
About Full Spectrum Solutions
BlueMax™ is a technology developed by Full Spectrum Solutions, Inc., which was founded in Jackson, Michigan. Since 1997 the company has provided patented full spectrum light therapy, task and commercial lighting products to enhance our living, learning, and working environments. Its lighting products are a result of progressive lighting research and collaboration among distinguished medical and scientific researchers, evaluators, and clinicians.
For more information about BlueMax™ HD Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs, BlueMax™ Light Therapy Lamps, or other lighting technologies from Full Spectrum Solutions, please visit www.fullspectrumsolutions.com, phone 1-888-574-7014, or email joelle@fullspectrumsolutions.com.
This tiny little pill sized light bulb from the folks at Luxim, emits ’sun spectrum light’ and at the core of the bulb radiates the same heat level, 6,000 Calvin. That’s 140 lumens per watt - 15 lumens per watt for a regular light bulb and 70 for an LED - and converts most of its energy into actual light, unlike most lights which convert it into heat. How does it accomplish this feat? $40 million in VC funding of course.
LIFI leads a new class of solid-state high-intensity light sources that combine the best features of solid-state electronics and full spectrum plasma emitters. The results are long-life, energy efficiency and complete color spectrum for lighting applications like general and specialty lighting and projection displays like wide screen HDTVs and projectors.LUXIM's LIFI™ technology provides superior performance for high definition projection televisions and home theater projectors using DLP™, transmissive LCD and LCoS microdisplay technologies.
Specialty lighting includes LIFI applications like medical and analytical instrument lighting. Endoscopy, microscopy and other equipment are made possible with the highest level of color rendering available from a long life light source.
LIFI brings together the best qualities of solid state electronics and plasma based emitters in a high intensity light source capable of more than 140 lumens per watt. This efficacy combined with 20,000 lumen output per source make LIFI ideal for applications in entertainment, industrial, architectural, area and street lighting.
LUXIM
Sunnyvale, California
www.luxim.com
Design is king. Content is king. Globalization is emperor... the analogies continue as people try to figure out trends.Today, lighting trends lead consumers to fixtures that are both functional and aesthetically appealing. Gone are the days when practicality held the lighting throne. Now, light is expected to be just as useful as a decorating accessory, as it is for illuminating. Source: American Lighting Association
Trends in lighting vary with who's buying the lighting fixtures, bulbs and control systems. In the consumer market, design is very important. Light fixtures are part of the decor of the room, and they can enhance or detract from the visual beauty and comfort of the living space.
Kitchens need great task lighting and they need to be subtle in design -- hence, recessed lighting, indirect lighting, and even solar tubes. They all provide great task lighting and don't add clutter to an already detailed room filled with cabinets, hardware, ranges, sinks and other detailed design elements.
Other trends matter:
ENERGY COSTS are growing and lighting can add up to 25% to the monthly energy bill. High efficiency lighting such as CFLs and LEDs are growing in popularity in both new construction and remodeling.
SAFETY matters. Fire rates affect safety choices, and electrical outlets, lighting certifications such as Energy Star are increasingly part of the planning process. Quality manufacturing has become a concern as cheap imports have become the norm in many shopping venues -- and the conscientious home owner is often as concerned with the LABEL as the PRICE.
DESIGN is an ROI and Lifestyle choice. If a consumer has a choice between a design that meets their tastes and one that doesn't -- design can be the tipping point. If an interior designer has the choice -- design often comes first. That's their job.
Lighting showrooms are the best way to investigate energy efficiency labels as well as design factors such as scale, quality of manufacturing, and professional guidance. The ALA offers a set of "lighting tips for the home" that can be helpful in keeping up with trends in lighting fixtures, lighting design and lighting safety.
Visit ALA's website or a local ALA member showroom for more information.
American Lighting Association
www.americanlightassoc.com
In September 2007, Cree Inc, announced it had demonstrated light output of more than 1,000 lumens - an amount equivalent to the output level of a standard household light bulb - from a single R&D LED.
Cree’s achievement demonstrates continued leadership in the development of LEDs that can make traditional light bulbs obsolete.
A single-die LED, driven at four amps, produced 1,050 lumens in cool white and 760 lumens in a warm-white version. Efficacy of the cool-white LED was 72 lumens per watt and 52 lumens per watt from the warm-white device. Both LED versions operated at substantially higher efficacy levels than those of today’s conventional light bulbs. Historically, Cree’s R&D demonstrations generally have been commercialized within 12 to 24 months.
“Cree’s XLamp® LEDs are the best-performing commercially available LEDs, but we won’t be satisfied until light bulbs are obsolete,” comments John Edmond, Cree co-founder and director of advanced optoelectronics. “We’ve worked 20 years to achieve lighting-class LED performance, and we still have plenty of ways to advance the technology further.”
For more information on Cree power LEDs, please call (919) 313-5300 or visit www.cree.com.
| For additional information on the benefits of converting various lighting applications to LED lighting in the work environment and to learn more about LED Workplace, visit www.ledworkplace.org. |
They are converting all lighting at its Durham headquarters and manufacturing facility to LED lighting and released the results of the first phase of the conversion. The parking lots, entryways, lobby and conference rooms at Cree's headquarters building are now 100-percent lit by energy-efficient, environmentally friendly XLamp(R) LEDs.
Cree's LED Workplace(TM) conversion validates the energy savings, quality of light and reality that LED lighting is now a viable option for business and residential consumers.
In a study of the energy usage before and after the lighting conversion, Cree confirmed the energy savings of the newly installed LED lights.
The findings indicate that in total the new LED lights use 48% less energy than the incandescent, fluorescent and high-pressure sodium lights they replaced.
The combination of the energy savings, reduced maintenance and disposal costs and the environmental savings demonstrate that LED lighting is now a real alternative to traditional lighting solutions.
Duke Energy Collaboration
Cree's local utility, Duke Energy, is collaborating with Cree to explore the benefits of LED lighting. "Our customers are always interested in understanding how to save money through energy efficiency, so we make it our business to support innovative technologies such as LEDs," said Ted Schultz, Duke's vice president of energy efficiency.
"We expect our energy efficiency plans to be approved next year (2008) and are committed to having a complete line of lighting solutions available for customers," said Schultz. "At that point, we expect to have programs developed that will take advantage of LED technology."
"Conventional wisdom is that LED lighting is years away from widespread adoption. The truth, however, is that the performance of Cree's LED technology enables real LED lighting solutions today," said Chuck Swoboda, Cree chairman and CEO. "The conversion of Cree's site demonstrates that the LED Lighting Revolution is well underway and will illustrate the benefits in energy savings, maintenance costs and environmental impacts."
Cree also announced that it has launched a new website to share the results and implementation details of the LED Workplace lighting conversion with other organizations.
...will include lighting vendor information and the light, energy and maintenance metrics that form the basis for LED lighting's cost savings. This site will also feature other LED Workplace installations.
MARCH 3, 2008 — Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in LED
solid-state lighting, today announced that it has completed the
acquisition of privately held LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc.
This acquisition expands Cree’s market opportunity by providing direct access to the lighting market. Cree's business now encompasses LED chips, components and lighting solutions. It further enables Cree to drive retrofit solutions to convert existing lighting infrastructure to energy-efficient lighting and to accelerate the adoption of LED lighting.
“We are out to lead the LED lighting revolution and to obsolete the lightbulb,” said Chuck Swoboda, chairman and chief executive officer of Cree.
Cree is a market-leading innovator of lighting-class LEDs, LED lighting retrofit solutions, and semiconductor solutions for backlighting, wireless and power applications.
CONTACT: http://www.cree.com
This acquisition expands Cree’s market opportunity by providing direct access to the lighting market. Cree's business now encompasses LED chips, components and lighting solutions. It further enables Cree to drive retrofit solutions to convert existing lighting infrastructure to energy-efficient lighting and to accelerate the adoption of LED lighting.
“We are out to lead the LED lighting revolution and to obsolete the lightbulb,” said Chuck Swoboda, chairman and chief executive officer of Cree.
Cree is a market-leading innovator of lighting-class LEDs, LED lighting retrofit solutions, and semiconductor solutions for backlighting, wireless and power applications.
CONTACT: http://www.cree.com
Cree Inc. announces the company’s 2007 ISO/TS16949 certification. This year’s audit includes the
XLamp® LED production facility in Durham, as well as the company’s LED
chip, power and materials manufacturing operations.
The ISO/TS certification demonstrates Cree’s commitment to high-quality product manufacturing.
TS16949 encompasses all requirements of ISO9001:2000 and additional requirements from the automotive industry. Upon the obsolescence of the QS9000 quality standard, Cree chose to fortify its quality certification process and seek compliance with the newer, more stringent ISO/TS16949 requirements.
“Compliance to TS signifies that Cree’s quality management system is capable of meeting one of the highest quality standards worldwide,” said Norbert Hiller, Cree vice president, Lighting. “By successfully implementing an ISO/TS16949-compliant quality management system, Cree has proven that it is not only an LED performance leader, but also a world-class leader in product and process quality.”
For additional information on Cree and its products, please call (919) 313-5300 or visit www.cree.com/xlamp.
About ISO/TS 16949
In 1994, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) was selected by the Chrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Supplier Quality Requirements Task Force to oversee the publication and distribution of the QS-9000 and related quality manuals and to administer the delivery of QS-9000 sanctioned training. Since that time, AIAG’s quality offerings have expanded to include ISO/TS 16949 and related manuals, as well as more than 30 training offerings related to quality. AIAG is a globally recognized organization founded in 1982 by a group of visionary managers from Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. AIAG’s focus is to continuously improve business processes and practices involving trading partners throughout the supply chain. For additional information visit www.aiag.org.
About Cree, Inc.
Cree is a market-leading innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors and devices that enhance the value of solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance and efficiency.
The ISO/TS certification demonstrates Cree’s commitment to high-quality product manufacturing.
TS16949 encompasses all requirements of ISO9001:2000 and additional requirements from the automotive industry. Upon the obsolescence of the QS9000 quality standard, Cree chose to fortify its quality certification process and seek compliance with the newer, more stringent ISO/TS16949 requirements.
“Compliance to TS signifies that Cree’s quality management system is capable of meeting one of the highest quality standards worldwide,” said Norbert Hiller, Cree vice president, Lighting. “By successfully implementing an ISO/TS16949-compliant quality management system, Cree has proven that it is not only an LED performance leader, but also a world-class leader in product and process quality.”
For additional information on Cree and its products, please call (919) 313-5300 or visit www.cree.com/xlamp.
About ISO/TS 16949
In 1994, the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) was selected by the Chrysler, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Supplier Quality Requirements Task Force to oversee the publication and distribution of the QS-9000 and related quality manuals and to administer the delivery of QS-9000 sanctioned training. Since that time, AIAG’s quality offerings have expanded to include ISO/TS 16949 and related manuals, as well as more than 30 training offerings related to quality. AIAG is a globally recognized organization founded in 1982 by a group of visionary managers from Chrysler, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. AIAG’s focus is to continuously improve business processes and practices involving trading partners throughout the supply chain. For additional information visit www.aiag.org.
About Cree, Inc.
Cree is a market-leading innovator and manufacturer of semiconductors and devices that enhance the value of solid-state lighting, power and communications products by significantly increasing their energy performance and efficiency.
