January 2013

Outdoor LED Flood Lights

1 mins

Designed to replace metal halide fixtures for outdoor applications, MaxLite unveiled the MaxLED Element LED Flood Light Series of flexible lighting systems. Offering various lumen output and optics capabilities, the fixtures are available in 5000K correlated color temperature in 135-watt, 270-watt and 405-watt models that use up to 35,100 lumens. Each product can be specified in a one-, two- or three-modular unit configuration, with up to three polished and plated optical narrow settings.

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Mysterious Satellite Solar Array Malfunctions Solved

5 mins

PALO ALTO, Calif. — Space Systems/Loral, a manufacturer of space-grade solar panels for use in satellites and spacecraft based in Palo Alto, recently revealed the answer to an eight-year-old mystery concerning malfunctions in several satellites outfitted with their solar arrays. The satellites known as Telstar 14, Telstar 14R and Intelsat 19 all experienced solar array failures when attempting to deploy their solar panels after reaching orbit.

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Political Shift Endangers Green Energy in North Carolina

4 mins

Raleigh, N.C. — A shift in the political winds in the Tar Heel State may just give green building advocates heartburn. The democrat-controlled legislature passed a state energy law mandating use of renewable power sources and energy-efficiency programs in 2007, but the times are changing, as republicans have regained a solid majority and also hold the keys to the governor’s mansion. Governor Pat McCrory campaigned on a platform supporting offshore drilling and inland oil shale fracking, which would appear to indicate a different path to energy independence.

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Matthew Hyatt

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Bergmeyer Associates Inc. recently promoted Matthew Hyatt, AIA, LEED AP BD+C to principal. As one of the firm’s most creative designers, Hyatt directs a number design teams from research through concept development and implementation. An experienced architect, he understands construction and how ideas are translated in the built environment. Hyatt was instrumental in various projects, including West Marine, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

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Tom Fortier

2 mins

Tom Fortier, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C, joins HOK’s San Francisco studio as vice president and director of science and technology. In his new role, Fortier will guide the group’s strategic initiatives while leading individual projects. Bringing 30 years of experience to the company, he has lead the design and delivery of several research facility projects.

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Pew Research Predicts U.S. Will Lag in Green Markets

6 mins

WASHINGTON — A new report by the Pew Charitable Trusts (PCT) argues that the green economy in the United States is currently at a tipping point, a moment when the future of the green technology, construction and energy markets will either receive a massive boost and grow into the future, or resign to stagnation. The PCT is an independent non-profit, non-governmental organization, based in Philadelphia, which strives to change the public dialogue on matter of public policy.

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Energy Policy Battle Heats Up at the State Level

4 mins

Most public attention related to green energy policy is focused on the national level in Washington, where legislators and the president debate everything from cap-and-trade proposals to subsidies for various industries and technologies. Meanwhile, a corresponding shadow debate is also occurring on a nationwide scope, but at the state level.

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