Category Archives: efficiency

LED Lighting Misc.

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Bob

LED Lighting: Getting It Right Avoiding common misconceptions about LED sources and fixtures Myth #1: LEDs last forever Myth #2: LEDs are not bright enough Myth #3: White-light LED sources produce over 160 lumens per watt Myth #4: Three-watt LEDs … Continue reading →

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Under cabinet task lighting

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bob

LED Minibar2 – High Output Linkable LED strip $80 each for 20″ long, 6 Watt, qty 12+ These High Power LED fixtures require NO DRIVER, operating directly from a 120 volt source using the included 6 foot plug-in power cord … Continue reading →

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Energy efficient DC ceiling fans

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bob

Emerson CF955WW Midway Eco Appliance White Energy Star 54″ Ceiling Fan with Light & Remote : 345 Watts/CFM.  This is a huge breakthrough considering that the average ceiling fan only produces approximately 76 CFM/Watt. …  The Emerson Midway ECO is … Continue reading →

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Consumer Reports comparisons, refrigerators, showerheads

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Bob

consumer reports comparisons Highest rated refrigerators: EnergyStar List of Efficient refrigerators LG LFC25776[SW] — $1800 – $2400 Whirlpool Gold GXF5FHDXV[] — $1200 — $1500 Kenmore 7201 — $1524 Low flow Showerheads Moen Inspire 21777 — $50 American Standard Flowise 1660.502 … Continue reading →

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Energy Efficiency Upgrades for Phase I Villas

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Bob

Here’s a preliminary list of things that could be done to reduce energy usage in the Villas. It is based solely on observations made in Villa 1A. Other units may be different. Not all items may apply or necessarily be … Continue reading →

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