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  Add the city of Longview, Texas to the list of cities that have switched to more efficient lighting. Longview recently completed the final phase of replacing aging downtown lights with energy-efficient alternatives.   “We are continually looking for ways to reduce costs and energy usage,” said Director of Community Services Laura Hill.   The […]

  In just three years, the cost of solar energy has plunged a whopping 70 percent. The Department of Energy recently announced a new round of $60 million in grants from innovative solar funding programs.   “The Solar Marketplace providers are pre-screened and an automated format makes choosing among numerous options a relatively easy task, […]

  According to a study by Navigant Research, the global smart city technology market will grow from $6.1 billion in 2012, to $20.2 billion by 2020. This represents a compound annual growth rate of 16.2 percent.   More and more cities are driving the growth to become more energy efficient with new projects, incentives, and […]

  Digital signage has many compelling benefits compared to static signage. One of the primary aspects of outdoor digital signage is that it must be able to withstand the elements.   Outdoor displays must resist direct sunlight melting the crystal substrate of LCD displays, slanting rays of the rising and setting sun, combatting snow and […]

  U.S. development in wind is expanding, thanks to near record low prices for wind-generated electricity. According to the American Wind Energy Association, construction of new wind farms dropped dramatically the first half of the year, but activity is once more picking up and industry watchers expect it to continue at a strong pace through […]

  The Bank of America Plaza in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the latest iconic building to undergo an exterior lighting retrofit, aimed to reduce energy consumption without sacrificing safety or aesthetics – thanks to LED lighting.   The tower had 144 metal halide fixtures on it, which were retrofitted with 288 LED fixtures. This will […]

  There’s a new trend in energy efficiency – and it’s top U.S. companies investing in solar. The annual Solar Means Business Report identifies major commercial solar projects and ranks America’s top corporate solar users.   The report found that Walmart is America’s commercial solar leader for the second year in a row with 89 megawatts […]

  When you think of energy efficiency, you might think of the three big pillars: lighting, heating, and cooling. But you should also consider plug load. In most office buildings that have improved the performance of lighting, heating, and cooling, plug load can represent 50 percent of total electricity use.   A new report by […]