In the News - Green AV
Pragmatism, not idealism
Source: inAVate (July 28, 2010)
Internet Standards Set to Revolutionize Sustainable Practices in Building Automation
SourceL environmentalLeader; Florence Hudson (July 26, 2010)
5 'Green' Retrofits Electricians Should Pitch to Drive Business
Source: environmentalLeader; Houston Neal (June 17, 2010)
Shining a Light on Greater Building Efficiency
Source: GreenerBuildings (June 14, 2010)
UL Environment's Extron Electronics Announcement
Source: Scottrade (June 4, 2010)
Crestron Joins InfoComm Task Force to Set AV Sustainability Standards
Source: Systems Contractor News (June 3, 2010)
The Green Issue
What does it mean for AV?
Source: Sound & Video Contractor; Cynthia Wisehart (June 2, 2010)
InfoComm is Starting its Own Green Ratings.
Whaddya Think?
Source: ProAV Connect; Brad Grimes (June 2, 2010)
InfoComm Goes Solo on Green Ratings
A new system aims to tackle what LEED won't.
Source: Pro AV MAGAZINE; Gary Hall (June 2, 2010)
The Greenest Home Installs
Energy-efficient homes and a solar-powered home theater top these installs.
Source: CEPro; Steve Crowe (Apr 22, 2010)
Abt Electronics: The Greenest A/V Retailer in the Country
Source: CEPro; Julie Jacobson (April 22, 2010)
The Truth About Powering Off
Source: AV Technology; Christopher Maione (Apr 19, 2010)
TCO: behind the badge
Source: inAVate (Apr 16, 2010)
Green AV: From the Ground Up
As the industry tries to build consensus around green AV, it wrestles with welcome growing pains.
Source: Pro AV Magazine; Linda Seid Frembes (Mar 26, 2010)
Millions of low-energy lightbulbs wasted as companies exploit loopholes
Guardian UK ; Tina Webb (Mar 7, 2010)
Naval Bases' LED Lighting Retrofit to Save 60% in Energy
Source: environmentalLeader (Feb 24, 2010)
Honeywell Oversees $4.6M Lighting Retrofit in California Town
Source: GreenerBuildings (Feb 18, 2010)
City looks to shine 'greener' lights
Capital testing energy-efficient LED and induction lamps on eight streets
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune; Derek P. Jensen (Feb 17, 2010)
Riding green wave, Philips says 'let there be LED'
Source: Reuters; Aarin Gray-Block (Feb 8, 2010)
When considering an LED retrofit or incentive policy, do your research
LED Magazine; David Raezer & Romahlo Wilson (Feb 2010)
Editorial: LEDs: Avoiding the CFL Debacle
Source: Home Energy Magazine; Alan Meier (Jan/Feb 2010)
Panasonic, Philips Among Firms Seeking Common Standard for LEDs
Source: environmentalLeader (Feb 4, 2010)
Read more about Zhaga, the new consortium for LED standardization
Majority of Americans Still in the Dark About Federal Phaseout of Traditional Bulbs
Source: GreenerBuildings (Jan 28, 2010)
Extron Races to Energy Star 2.0
Source: Pro AV (Jan 20, 2010)
Intel, too, eyes home energy management
Source: CNET; Martin LaMonica (Jan 19, 2010)
Auralex Introduces New Eco-Friendly Elite Propanel
Source: Sound & Video Contractor; Tammi Endres (January 15th, 2010)
UL Publishes Safety Standard for LED Lighting Products, Components
Source: GreenerBuildings (Jan 14, 2010)
Satellite Beach company behind Times Square ball drop
Florida Today; R. Norman Moody (Dec 29, 2009)
Green Install: A True Test of Green AV
One AV integrator learns that green AV design isn't all about the AV systems themselves.
Source: ProAV Online; Brad Grimes (Dec 7, 2009)
Panasonic Eyes Sanyo’s Green Tech in Takeover Bid
Source: environmentalLeader (Nov. 19, 2009)
Intelligent Lighting Controls Deliver ROI in 3 Years
Source: environmentalLeader (Oct 16, 2009)
Philips is first entrant in Bright Lighting competition
Source: LSi Online; Jim Evans (Sep 28, 2009)
US EPA, DoE/EnergyStar and TCO Development to Present at Upcoming Green Display Expo
Source: Insight Media (Sept 16, 2009)
Panamax/Furman Power Management Solutions to Dazzle in Elegant New Savant NYC Experience Center
Source: Sound & Video Contractor Briefing Room; Summer McLennan (Sept 15th, 2009)
Philips Lumec, Visible Light, EcoFit Make LED Advances
Source: environmentalLeader (Sept 11, 2009)
Lutron RadioRa 2: A New Era of Wireless Home Control
Source: CEDIA News; Julie Jacobson (Sept 9, 2009)
At the Intersection of Green and AV
Source: PRO AV Online (Aug 31, 2009)
Top 5 Energy Management System Considerations
Source: environmentalLeader; Gus Ezcurra, CEO Advanced Telemetry (Aug 31, 2009)
Small Businesses Can Benefit From Lighting Retrofits Too
Source: environmentalLeader (Aug 21, 2009)
$100 Million From Private Sector To Save $350 Million In Health Care Costs
Savings through LED Retrofit Projects
Source: GreenandSave.com; Vivi Gorman (Aug 20, 2009)
Scientists make bendable, transparent LEDs - without organics
Source: ars technica; John Timmer (Aug. 20, 2009)
Green is the New Black
Source ProAV Magazine; Midori Connolly (July 27, 2009)
Sonos debuts CR200 touchscreen controller
Source: electronista (July 27, 2009)
LCD Comeback Seen This Year
Source: Dealerscope Stephen Silver (July 23, 2009)
Lutron Electronics Meadowlark and Maestro Eco-Minders
Dim the Lights: The Eco-Friendly Way
Source: Home Entertainment (July 23, 2009)
LEDs Make Inroads into Commercial and Home Applications
Source: environmentalLeader (July 16, 2009)
Will AMOLED-TVs Be Green?
Source: Ken Werner; Display Daily (July 9, 2009)
MSI intros 14-inch EX460 with Radeon HD 4330
Source: electronista July 8, 2009)
CFL Recycling Options Abound
Source: environmentalLeader (July 7, 2009)
Philips releases Rebel LED
Source: LSI Online News (July 2, 2009)
Siemens expects around €15 billion in new orders from stimulus programs
Source: Siemens (June 22, 2009)
Opportunities in LED Solid-State Lighting
Source: GIGAOM PRO; Katherine Austin (June 18, 2009)
Philips Springs Ahead, Others Fall Back in Greenpeace Electronics Ranking
Source: GreenerComputing (March 31, 2009)
Philips' Dramatic Move Into LED Lighting
Source: environmentalLeader (December 31, 2008)
Expert Viewpoint: Green Meetings, Telepresence enables face-to-face meetings without the carbon footprint
Sound & Video Contractor; Craig Malloy (June 1, 2008)
AV Attempts to Tread Lightly
Although there is growing demand for energy-efficient audio/video products, green AV is by no means a slam dunk. PRO AV Magazine; Tim Kindel (July 1, 2008)
Meyer Sound Supports a Green Cause at San Francisco’s Outside Land’s Music Festival
Rental & Staging (August, 2008)
Salamander Designs Adopts Green Operations Initiative for AV Cabinets and In-House Activities
Systems Contractor News
i-Pix Goes Green At Glastonbury
Live Design Magazine (Jul 11, 2008)