NEWS
DC CBE Certified LBE
Dominion Electric Supply of Washington, LLC is a certified Local Business Enterprise (LBE) in the District of Columbia Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) program. We look forward to fulfilling your needs for the CBE program. Your inquiries, quotes and orders will be handled with the same care and attention that you have always received in the past. Thank you for your business!
Price Increases on Linear Fluorescent and Compact Fluorescent lamps
As a result of the Impact on Rare Earth Oxides and the extraordinary circumstances in the lighting industry, most lamp companies will have a large price increase in the upcoming months. Affected most are compact fluorescents with roughly a 25% price increase, as well as linear fluorescents with at 10% price increase for most companies. These increases WILL affect not only our stock cost but contracts, DSOs and SPAs as well. To learn more about the Rare Earth issue - click here.
Federal Legislation on light bulbs
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) is phasing out the iconic incandescent light bulbs and is requiring manufacturers to replace them with new, energy efficient bulbs that comply with EISA's mandated performance levels for incandescent and incandescent halogen bulbs.
The phase-out of the general service bulbs will begin January 1, 2012 starting with the 100W. The 75W will follow in 2013 and the 60W and 40W will follow in 2014. This means you will have to use more efficient lighting alternatives. Sylvania provided us this easy to understand chart outlining the changes.
Download here (1.60MB) SYL CONS-LEGIS-2010.pdf
Philips provided us with a nice brochure showing the Incandescent Reflectors Energy Efficiency Legislation: P-5835-C UpgradeBroFINAL.pdf
Philips EnduraLED A-Shape Lamp is ENERGY STAR® Qualified
The Philips EnduraLED 12.5W has met or exceeded the quality and energy efficiency requirements for a 60W LED equivalent set forth by ENERGY STAR, proving that it is a highly-efficient, cost-effective lighting option for professional end users. The lamp lasts 25 times longer and uses 80% less energy than the 60W incandescent it was designed to replace.
Products that earn the ENERGY STAR label by meeting the quality energy efficiency requirements set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are often eligible for utility rebate programs which lower the cost of the product, making it easier for endusers to begin saving energy.
To earn an ENERGY STAR label, a 60W LED equivalent must have a minimum light output of 800 lumen, a color temperature of 2700K (for soft-white light), Color Rendering of 80, and a minimum 3 year warranty, among other specifications.
The Philips EnduraLED meets or exceeds these specifications with 806 lumens, 2700K, a CRI of 80 and a 6 year warranty.
The Philips EnduraLED is on display and in stock at our counter.
Energy Solutions International's RetroPAK
Energy Solutions International’s (ESI) new RetroPAKs are T8 retrofit kits that allow for a hassle-free upgrade from T12 to T8 fixtures, saving contractors time and energy. With RetroPaks, contractors and maintenance professionals can quickly convert a T12 fixture with a magnetic ballast into an energy-efficient T8 fixture with an electronic ballast. These kits can help reduce a building’s energy consumption by over 50%, improve light output, and last up to twice as long, reducing maintenance costs. RetroPaks are already pre-wired and pre-ballasted, and come in a variety of system wattages. Try one today.
Product Mailer 12 2011
Features product from Philips, Advance, ESI, Fluke, Tyco, 3M, Lithonia, Schneider Electric, and Lightolier. Pickup the pdf here.
Special Flyer February 2012
Features product from QMark, Easy Heat and NuTone: Pickup the pdf here.
evr-green™ 160 from Leviton
Home Charging Station
For Level 2 EV Charging, 3.8kW output
Leviton's Evr-Green™ 160 Home Charging Station enables fast-charging of any
SAE J1772™ Compatible Electric Vehicle. Our patent pending mounting system
allows for a do-it-yourself “plug-in” installation.*
Tool-less, “non-permanent” installation also makes it easier to remove and
replace or take with you in the event you move*. Built-in communication verifies proper connection before charging can
commence.
* When used in conjunction with Leviton's EVK02 Installation Kit.
Download the product bulletin here.
CLASSES AND EVENTS
National Facilities Management & Technology Show
Visit us in the GreenTech Expo Area, booth #2565
In 2012, NFMT will be the biggest gathering of building owners, facility managers, maintenance engineers, sustainability directors, heads of facility operations and management, and other facilities management professionals in the country. It’s a dynamic, interactive educational and networking experience that delivers revolutionary ideas and career-boosting inspiration. You’ll rethink your approach to facilities management, connect with like-minded collegues, hear from industry visionaries, and discover new tools to make your job more satisfying and productive than ever before. Mark March 13-15 2012 on your calendar.
For more information or to attend visit http://www.nfmt.com/baltimore/
Congratulations to the University of Maryland's Watershed, the winner of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. (Learn more at http://www.solardecathlon.gov/ ) Solar Decathlon 2011 will be held at the National Mall’s West Potomac Park, on the banks of the Potomac River along the path between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials.
Dominion Electric Supply is proud to once again help the University of Maryland with their entry. WaterShed, is a solar-powered house inspired by the rich, complex ecosystems of the Chesapeake Bay watershed, which stretches over 64,000 square miles of Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Find out more: http://2011.solarteam.org/
Spot Opportunities!
Introducing http://www.spotopportunities.blogspot.com/ a blog for energy saving products, tips and opportunitiesThe Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (HR-1424), approved and signed on October 3, 2008, extends the benefits of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 through December 31, 2013.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting represents 40% of the average commercial building’s electric bill, followed by motors/HVAC (40%) and other equipment (20%). According to the Energy Cost Savings Council, energy-efficient lighting generates an average project payback period of 2.2 years and a 45% return on investment.
We are WIRED in color!
PROMOTIONS
NEW Milwaukee Flyer
Special pricing on select items. Prices good February 1 - March 31, 2012. Also, for a limited time: $100 Trade-in Offer and Buy a Tool, Get a Free Voltage Detector*. See our counter sales team for details and download the promotional flyer HERE
Gift with Purchase of Fluke or Amprobe Tools!
Buy any Fluke tool; if the total purchase amount is $250 or more, you qualify for a bonus gift! Full program terms and redemption forms are available at our counters or can be downloaded from www.fluke.com/BestinTest.
Buy an Amprobe Tool. Get a free gift with purchase! Purchase over $50 in Amprobe tools and qualify for a free gift! Complete your redemption form postmarked by July 10, 2012 to redeem your gift. To download the redemption form or complete official rules, visit www.Amprobe.com/BestTools or see our counter sales team.
Promotion offer is valid only on qualified purchases made between January 1, 2012 and June 30, 2012.
Free 3M Portable Labeler
Buy 3M Portable Labeler Refill Cartridges and get a 3M Portable Labeler FREE.The 3M Portable Labeler offers:
• Exclusive one-touch hot keys and industry symbols for quick label formatting
• Saves customized labels for on-demand printing at the job site
• Rugged, lightweight and powerful labeler for industrial applications
• Interchangeable label cartridges are easy to load, print and peel
Offer begins March 1, 2011 – while supplies last.
Pick up the flyer here.
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New on the Lutron website: a great interactive tool to show how much energy a dimmer saves. www.lutron.com/energy