NEMA ElectroIndustry Magazine— Professor Siminovitch’s push to “do more” is a common refrain heard around the halls at the CLTC — in fact, throughout the lighting industry and among energy efficiency regulators in California and beyond. It is perhaps why he has become one of the most influential voices in both lighting design and energy efficiency.
Energy NewsData Corp. – Most people may not know it yet, but lighting aisles in California stores are about to undergo a profound transformation. Beginning Jan. 1, the sale of old-style incandescent light bulbs will officially be phased out. California is the first state to implement the initiative, a year ahead of the rest of the country.
LD+A – The New York Energy Conservation Expo (NYECE) is dedicated to displaying energy conserving devices and systems on a year-round basis. The director of NYECE met with CLTC director, Michael Siminovitch, to discuss conservation, lighting, and collaboration.
Sacramento Bee – The bad economy is prompting Americans to save instead of spend. But spending less makes the economy even worse. One small way to help break the cycle is to invest in efficiency. Done right, it allows you to save and spend at the same time.
New York Times Green Inc. column– Changing efficiency standards for light bulbs in Europe and elsewhere raise questions about the quality of CFLs and other alternatives to incandescents. Commentary from CLTC Director Michael Siminovitch sheds light on the manufacturing and market launch of CFLs.
Sacramento Business Journal – Rising energy prices have given a free marketing boost to any product or service that cuts usage of watts and therms.
Flex Your Power – CLTC is recognized for bringing to market affordable, energy-efficient lighting technologies by Flex Your Power.
University Office of the President – The California Lighting Technology Center at the University of California, Davis works in partnership with industry, end users and others to improve illumination technology.
CPUC – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted a plan to transform the lighting market and achieve a 60-80 percent reduction in statewide electrical lighting energy consumption. This plan will be a new chapter of the California Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan.
