Innovation in lighting continues

In the energy efficiency world, we have seen so many developments in lighting. This is obviously having an important impact everywhere. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times that developments are continuing. New Ideas in Lighting Get Closer to Market Ever since government regulations began phasing out the traditional light bulb in 2012, the … Continue reading Innovation in lighting continues →

Let there be light . . . when we need it

Paul Attfield writes in Canada’s Globe and Mail about the use of motion sensors to help address improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings. Last person out, the building will turn off the lights Though provincial incentives to reward energy efficiency may give commercial landlords a financial impetus, many find it is also a … Continue reading Let there be light . . . when we need it →

The co-benefits of energy efficient lighting?

We are often talking about the benefits of energy efficient lighting. Diane Cardwell writes in the New York Times about a use of the lighting that can be used for monitoring conversations, controlling traffic and much more. So, when you look at a new LED light you better smile because it could be the portal … Continue reading The co-benefits of energy efficient lighting? →

Let there be light – but let it be efficient

I haven’t done any counting, but I believe I have more actual lightbulbs than I had 15 years ago but reports show I’m using less electricity for them. Guy Chazan writes in the Financial Times about the significant decrease in electricity used for lighting in British homes since 1997. A friend of EiD, Brenda Boardman, … Continue reading Let there be light – but let it be efficient →

Calling for common sense to promote energy efficient lighting

Simon Brammer, who works for works for the sustainable energy charity Ashden, writes an excellent article in the Guardian Professional about consumer confusion over choosing energy efficient lighting. His suggestions call for common-sense labelling and better marketing. How many incentives does it take to change a light bulb? If I asked you to give me … Continue reading Calling for common sense to promote energy efficient lighting →

Harvesting the benefits of LED lighting

Eleanor Harding recently wrote in the UK’s Daily Mail about the effect that LED lighting is having on growing strawberries. Essentially, LED lighting confuses the fruit into thinking it is summer. Wish it worked that way for all of us but this is a good start.Strawberry yields forever: LED lighting fools plants into thinking it's … Continue reading Harvesting the benefits of LED lighting →

Illuminating our cities

Mark Major, both a Principal of Speirs + Major, a light design practice, and a Royal Designer for Industry, wrote this excellent article as a blog for Friends of the Earth in the UK. It is good to see that a holistic approach is being taken because urban lighting is seldom thought of that way. … Continue reading Illuminating our cities →

How energy efficient lighting may shake consumers

As the EU's Ecodesign Regulation requirements continue to escalate, Caroline Hayes reports in LEDs Magazine that LED replacements for mains-voltage halogens may not deliver on consumer expectations on time, while directional SSL lamps are moving faster than the pace of the scheduled phase-out. I was surprised that the Ecodesign regulation was introduced without industry consultation. … Continue reading How energy efficient lighting may shake consumers →

Finally professional sports in North America starting to come to their senses about energy-efficient lighting

Ken Belson writes in the New York Times about new lighting being used for the ice hockey arena for the famed Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. This is an excellent example of what can happen. Do any EiD readers know what is happening in football stadiums in Europe? Sports Beginning to See … Continue reading Finally professional sports in North America starting to come to their senses about energy-efficient lighting →

Energy efficient lighting can make a big difference in Africa too

Sometimes we forget how important energy efficiency is in Africa. Only last week I had someone from the Democratic Republic of the Congo asking me if I knew of any support available for him to do some analysis on energy efficiency in his country. Sadly we think of adaptation projects in Africa because we have … Continue reading Energy efficient lighting can make a big difference in Africa too →