Remote access meters that can cut energy costs
01 July, 2010
CSIRO has collaborated with a software company and an energy service company to develop a low-cost remote electricity monitoring and control device that has the potential to make significant energy consumption savings in homes and small businesses.
GE Lighting Precise CMH lamp
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: GE Lighting
The Precise CMH lamp utilises miniature CMH technology to offer a complete package - lamp, luminaire and electronic gear - supplied with flex and plug allowing for a simple plug-and-play installation.
Pierlite Starburst and Crompton XL LED downlights
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: GLG
Gerard Lighting’s LED downlight has been released under the Pierlite brand as ‘Starburst’ and under the Crompton brand as ‘XL LED’.
GE Lighting 4 W GU10 LED retrofit lamp
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: GE Lighting
GE Lighting’s 4 W GU10 LED retrofit lamp consumes only 4 W of power and is claimed to enable 80% energy savings to be achieved over conventional 50 W GU10 halogen lamps and provide a vastly longer operating life of 15,000 h.
Echelon i.LON SmartServer 2.0 smart energy manager
30 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Soanar Limited
The Echelon i.LON SmartServer 2.0 is a versatile smart energy manager that is designed to improve energy efficiency. Designed to connect to IP-based applications such as energy management solutions, demand-response programs, lighting management systems and high-value remote asset management programs, the server can link thousands of electronic devices to control centres. It enables users to access, control and monitor devices, as well as capturing data to save energy and lower maintenance costs.
Energy management to reduce costs
17 June, 2010 by Russell Astley* | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
Improving the energy efficiencies of industrial plants can be enhanced through proper monitoring of the energy consumed by plant and equipment.
Safe solar panel installations require electricians
09 June, 2010
NECA is calling for state electricity regulators to mandate solar energy systems be installed only by qualified electricians.
Marexim dimmable MR16 LED lamp
09 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Marexim Lighting & Electrical Technologies Ltd
The dimmable MR16 LED is an MR16 replacement lamp that can be used as a direct retrofit where existing halogen or CFL lamps are in place.
Marexim Xe Hybrid Convertible lamp component system
09 June, 2010 | Supplied by: http://www.marexim.com/www/index.php?id=46
The Xe Hybrid Convertible lamp component system combines the efficiency and long-life aspects of CFL and LED lights with the instant full brightness, colour quality and dimmability of incandescent lights. The system separates lamps into three individual parts: a re-usable glass top, a replaceable filament capsule and a re-usable base (ES, BC, etc).
Swiss cheese and downlights - more in common than you think ...
04 June, 2010 | Supplied by: Efficiency Matrix
It’s hard to imagine the terms ‘Swiss cheese’ and ‘halogen downlights’ being used coherently in the same sentence - ordinarily the two have nothing in common with each other. But the subject of this article makes an exception. The common practice of mass installations of halogen downlights in homes and businesses is effectively turning ceilings into ‘Swiss cheese’.
Can Australia achieve 100% renewable energy by 2020?
04 June, 2010 by Matthew Wright, Executive Director of Beyond Zero Emissions
The Zero Carbon Australia 2020 Project is a detailed and costed blueprint for a transition to a zero-emissions economy in 10 years using proven, commercialised technology. Its purpose is to show the Australian public and decision-makers that reaching a zero-emissions economy is ready to be implemented and only awaits government sign-off. It aims to initiate urgent efforts to mitigate the risks posed by global warming and to describe the infrastructure and resources required to reduce Australia’s carbon emissions to zero in the medium term.
Energy efficiency still vital, despite emissions trading scheme being shelved
02 June, 2010 by Matt Shorten*
Although the government’s emissions trading scheme has been shelved, industry expert Matt Shorten says a virtual scheme is already in place.
Emerging LED lighting standards
26 May, 2010 by Rick Laird*
A new US standard for LEDs promises to help standardise LED lighting products around the world.
Government introduces legislation to enhance renewable energy target
26 May, 2010
Reforms to enhance Australia’s ambitious 20% Renewable Energy Target have recently been introduced into Parliament.
Tyco Electronics ‘3R Green’ program
19 May, 2010 | Supplied by: Commscope
‘3R Green’ is a Tyco Electronics green-friendly program focusing on research and development of sustainable, energy saving, environmentally friendly solutions.
