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Counterfeiting Kills

Each year, the counterfeiting of well-known brands and products continues to rise, creating an even more threatening problem. Such well-known counterfeited brands, including consumer safety and critical electrical products, are estimated to be five to seven percent of world trade. The International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition (IACC) estimates that the counterfeiting of distinguished brands costs industries $600 billion each year worldwide and may result in as many as 750,000 lost jobs every year in the United States.

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2024 CE Code Training - Better Understanding of the Rules

CE Code training is intended to do a lot more than instruct about what changes have taken place since the last time Canada issued a national electrical code. We are producing a series of courses across Canada by one of Canada’s leading experts on the 2024 Edition of Canada’s Electrical...

Building Automation Training

Lighting Control Strategies

Strategies for reducing lighting use without compromising productivity

BY BRIAN DAUSKURDAS, Lutron Electronics

Industrial spaces such as warehouses and storage facilities, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), make up 12 percent of all commercial buildings, and lighting typically accounts for an average of 37 percent of the building’s electricity use. To reduce operating costs without sacrificing light quality or diminishing worker productivity, lighting control strategies can be combined to deliver efficient, high-performance results.

Occupancy sensing, high-end trim (or institutional tuning), and dimming can be used in virtually any industrial space to save energy. In spaces with large windows, daylight harvesting can be added to automatically adjust electric light levels when daylight provides enough ambient light for the tasks being performed, and scheduling is an effective strategy in spaces that are not operating round-the-clock. According to a researcher from Georgian College in Ontario, facilities can often realize lighting electricity...

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Building Automation Systems and Occupant Experience

Modern buildings are increasingly focusing on occupant well-being, recognizing the link between a comfortable environment and occupant satisfaction, productivity, and overall health. Building Automation Systems (BAS) play a crucial role in achieving this goal, offering a range of features that...

Energy


Powering Efficiency: BAS and the Pursuit of Sustainable Buildings

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have revolutionized how buildings operate, transforming them from static structures into dynamic environments that can adapt to changing needs. One of the most compelling applications of BAS lies in its ability to optimize energy consumption, contributing...

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How Building Automation-HVAC Integration Improves Indoor Air Quality

Traditionally, HVAC systems within the context of building automation have focused primarily on temperature control for occupant comfort. However, the growing awareness of the profound impact of indoor air quality (IAQ) on health, well-being, and cognitive performance is driving an increased...