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 Building Automation + Integration = Big Savings
The next generation of building automation has arrived with the introduction of software technologies that provide customized building management systems designed to reduce energy consumption, increase security and improve occupant comfort.
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 Save Energy Using Window Shading
Sunlight shining through windows can cause glare, UV damage to furnishings, excessive heat build-up and need for increased energy consumption to cool the space down. Motorized controllable window shading systems are value-added options that electrical contractors can install for residential and commercial clients to minimize sun intrusion. They are also popular in offices and home theaters as easy lighting transitions for multimedia presentations and shading choices for hard-to-reach windows.
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 Energy Savings with Incandescent Lamps?
The traditional incandescent lamps are considered wasteful by the
energy conservation lawmakers. Residential use of the incandescents is
still high, but most people are concerned about their inefficiency.
Lamp dimming is reducing the energy usage in all types of installations.
One manufacturer of dimmers, Lutron, has introduced a new class that
saves energy automatically with both ordinary incandescent and halogen
lamps
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