Clik here to view.
Energy Efficient Lighting – Why This is a Must
Lighting has been one of the great success stories in energy efficiency of the last quarter of the 20th Century. And it could become another great success story of the next few years as we proceed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NY’s Empire State Building Gets a Colorful LED Makeover
Thanks to a recent upgrade, the “World’s Most Famous Office Building” will be a showcase for the world’s most advanced LED lighting system. The Empire State Building is one of the most iconic members...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Early Adopters Don’t Have to Go All In
We all know someone who always seems to have it before you can buy it. My best friend, Joel, is a prime example. From backpack-sized car phones and the Turbografx 16 (although the gaming system was an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lighting Science Launches Eco-mark Suit
Lighting Science Group (LSG) is a Florida-based designer and manufacturer of LED lighting products, including retrofit lamps, luminaires, and lighting solutions for architectural and design projects....
View ArticleClik here to view.
EU Ban on Incandescent Bulbs Went into Effect on September 1
The incandescent light bulb, in use for more than a century, will be officially banned across the European Union on September 1. Over the past three years, the EU has been phasing out 60-watt and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Court Sustains Nichia LED Patents Amid Allegations of Phosphor Fiction
A previous post discussed Everlight Electronics’ patent suit against Nichia in which the Taiwanese company is seeking a declaratory judgment that two LED patents owned by its Japanese rival are not...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What if You Can’t Afford LED Lights?
Advanced lighting has brought us not only energy savings, but also a slew of new screw-in-a-light bulb jokes. For LEDs, it usually goes something like this: How many people does it take to screw in a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Using Fireflies As a Model, Scientists Boost Efficiency of LED Lights
Drawing inspiration from the structure of a firefly, scientists say they have improved the efficiency of a light-emitting diode (LED) by 55 percent. While studying the insects, the researchers noticed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Find Lasting Love – Lighting Deals
Much like finding the right romantic partner, finding the perfect lighting can be a difficult journey fraught with questionable choices, embarrassing miscues and impulsive decisions. You could be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Design Watch: “Lit” Offers Greener Lighting Option
It looks great and it’s also greener. Designed by Elie Ahovi, “Lit” combines LED (Light-Emitting Diodes) with optical fiber technology. This means that the bulb will last much longer, besides offering...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Green Street Lighting Projects in Los Angeles
On June 18, 2013, Mayor Villaraigosa of Los Angeles announced the completion the largest Greenshine street lighting program: LED street light replacement program. This is the largest LED replacement...
View ArticleClik here to view.
In LED Greenwashing Case Court Unplugs Lights of America
A previous post discussed an action brought by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Lights of America (LOA), charging the California LED lamp maker of violating the FTC Act by making false...
View ArticleClik here to view.
LED Lighting – A Solution for Developing Countries
The world’s poorest countries are investing more in LED lighting, energy storage, and other off-grid electricity technologies, according to a report by Larry West. In cities across the United States,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Court Orders Lighting Co. to Pay $21 Million for Consumer Redress
A previous post discussed a recent court decision giving the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) a big win and holding that Lights of America (LOA) violated Section 5 of the FTC Act by making false...
View ArticleClik here to view.
London’s Largest Street Light Investment Drives Energy Efficiency Forward
Transport for London (TfL) has agreed on a new energy efficient lighting program to help reduce the cost of lighting the TfL Road Network (TLRN). It is one of the largest ‘invest to save’ strategic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Energy Efficiency is So In Right Now Part II
Last week, we looked at how the energy efficiency industry is working on its cool factor (Dare I say sex appeal?), to make clean energy more accessible to the masses. Perhaps a bikini charger doesn’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
With Hybrid Capacitors, LEDs Have a Bright Future
LED lights, or light emitting diodes, are increasingly more common in newly manufactured devices. A beneficial addition to solid-state lighting, LEDs provide long-life lighting technology in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
New Intematix LED Patent Has its Customers Covered
Intematix, a Fremont, California, company, has developed LED lighting technology that involves separating the LED chips from their complementary phosphors. This approach differs from that of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Taiwan Supremes Affirm Revocation of Nichia Design Patent
In previous posts (e.g., here, here and here) I’ve written about Nichia’s LED patent enforcement activity, including a now-settled global patent war with its Korean rival Seoul Semiconductor. Another...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Nanosys IP Covers Lots of Dots
Nanosys is a Palo Alto company that develops advanced architected nanomaterials technology, including quantum dots for LEDs and silicon nanowire composites for advanced batteries. Quantum dots are...
View Article
