World Economic Forum: The Moment of Truth for Global Energy Transition is Here
The World Economic Forum says that the COVID-19 crisis has put a spotlight on vulnerabilities as the global energy system has been destabilized.
How Much Electricity Consumption is Too Little?
Energy efficiency should be about the efficient use of energy, not the non-use of energy. Read this fascinating excerpt from UC Berkeley’s Energy Institute Blog.
Professional Opportunities at the California Energy Commission
Explore exciting opportunities in the energy policy and planning space to advance your career. Numerous opportunities exist with the California Energy Commission team.
IMARK Now Spring 2019: Codes of Conduct
Industry experts share the most important points electrical distributors need to know about key energy codes like the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)/Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) 90.1 and California Energy Commission (CEC) Title 24 as well as the lighting and other products that can help achieve compliance.
Echoflex Solutions hires Dixon Soracco as Western Regional Sales Manager
Dixon Soracco has joined Echoflex Solutions as the Regional Sales Manager for the U.S. West. Based out of Portland, Ore., Soracco will be the main liaison between Echoflex, their reps and customers throughout the Western U.S.
Echoflex Solutions boosts safety and efficiency with two new products
Echoflex Solutions continues to expand their control offerings with the Emergency Lighting Circuit Transfer Relay and the Echoflex Demand Response Interface.
2019 California Energy Standards Published
The California Energy Commission has published the 2019 update to the California Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
CPUC considers Workforce Requirements for Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
The California Public Utilities Commission is considering requirements for minimum workforce standards to be applied to utility energy efficiency programs beginning no later than January 1, 2019. These requirements are designed to better ensure customers reap the full benefit of energy-efficient equipment upgrades, which can only be realized from a properly installed system.
Light! Design Expo 2018
CEA recently participated in the Light! Design Expo in San Francisco.
CEA Members at LightFair 2018
Are you attending LIGHTFAIR 2018? If so, take some time to come learn about the California Energy Alliance. Visit one of our member's exhibits to learn more.
Occupancy Controls and Egress Lighting
California's Building Code supersedes the Energy Code. Per the building code, when a space or room is occupied, the entire means of egress from that occupied space to the public way must be illuminated to at least 1 foot-candle (fc).
ETC releases Unison Foundry family of distributed power control products
ETC is pleased to introduce a new member of the Unison family: Unison Foundry™. Foundry power products are a line of DMX-controlled, distributed power control products that includes Mini Panels, Relay Controllers, 0-10V Controllers, and Phase-adaptive Dimmers.
New Lamp Standards in Effect January 1
Three new lamp standards went into effect on January 1st in California. The new standards improve the energy and color performance of general service and LED lamps offered for sale in California. Small-diameter directional lamps are also impacted.
California Building Energy Efficiency Standards expected to Regulate Licensed Healthcare Facilities beginning in 2020
Energy Commission staff, in consultation with the staff of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, have recommended a phased introduction of nonresidential energy-efficiency code for licensed medical facilities with the first phase beginning with the launch of the 2019 Standards. These Standards are expected to become effective on January 1, 2020.
Electrical Contractor Magazine publishes its Annual Lighting Special Report
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR magazine has published its annual Lighting Special Report. This month, the magazine is dedicated to all things lighting!
ETC and Echoflex take balloon museum to new heights
The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum in Albuquerque showcases the beauty, ingenuity and history of lighter-than-air flight in a building that has become a beloved landmark in its hometown. Thanks to new control products from ETC and their partner Echoflex Solutions they were able to modernize their lighting control, offering a dynamic lighting environment that was also more energy efficient.
WattStopper Digital Lighting Management Helps USGBC Meet Its Own Highest LEED Standards
USGBC selected Legrand’s Wattstopper Digital Lighting Management (DLM) system to ensure it would improve energy efficiency and meet their needs. Wattstopper DLM offered an innovative and occupant-centric approach to lighting and plug load controls. It is an intelligent, distributed control system that automatically maximizes lighting levels and energy efficiency throughout a building.
Philips Lighting Named Industry Leader in the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Philips Lighting today announced that it achieved the status of Industry leader in the Electrical Components and Equipment category of the 2017 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). The company’s overall score was 85 out of 100 points, demonstrating that sustainability is central to Philips Lighting’s company strategy and purpose.
ETC embarks on a voyage with Norwegian Cruise Line
This summer, Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed the spectacular Norwegian Joy to its fleet. A custom-built ship for the Chinese cruise market, Joy offers a luxurious experience for up to 3,850 guests. The ship features the first racetrack at sea; multiple bars, restaurants and casinos; a shopping center; a waterpark; and a theater. To help set the right mood for the ship’s many and varied attractions, the vessel is equipped with multiple lighting control desks and an array of lighting fixtures from ETC.