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Daktronics Receives UL Energy Efficiency Certification

October 19, 2011

from Market Watch

BROOKINGS, S.D., Oct 19, 2011 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Daktronics Inc. announces its Energy Efficiency Certification from Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) for the Galaxy(R), GalaxyPro(R), Vanguard(R) and Series 4100 digital billboard products. These products, made for a wide variety of commercial and transportation applications, now carry the UL Green Leaf symbol as a result of their compliance with a variety of energy efficiency requirements.

"Daktronics has always been committed to reaching new milestones in energy efficiency," says Brad Wiemann, Daktronics vice president of commercial and transportation business. "More efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs) and Daktronics research, design and testing contribute to our ability to reduce overall display power consumption that means lower cost of ownership for our customers."

Products with Energy Efficiency Certification must be UL listed and also meet the stringent California Title 24 standard for energy consumption. The California Energy Commission that established Title 24 leads the country in encouraging responsible energy use and reduction of electricity and natural gas costs. Daktronics meets and exceeds the standards by working closely with suppliers to engineer the industry's leading products for digital displays.

Daktronics continuously works to improve energy efficiency. Through ground-breaking design efforts, Daktronics has consistently enhanced energy efficiency with each new product release.

For more information on UL Energy Certification, talk to your Daktronics representative or visit: www.ulenvironment.com/ulenvironment/eng/pages/

Daktronics is the world's largest supplier of full-color LED electronic message centers, large-format LED display systems, including digital LED billboards, standard and large-screen video displays, and control systems for sports, roadways, airports, mass transit facilities and commercial venues. The company has built and installed tens of thousands of LED displays in more than 100 countries, and offers more than 40 years of dynamic display experience. For more information about digital billboards, visit: http://www.daktronics.com/commercial or email commercial@daktronics.com

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STMicroelectronics Enhances Energy Efficiency from the Sun to the Grid

October 18, 2011

from Market Watch

GENEVA, Oct. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for energy efficiency, is showcasing its latest innovations for the solar farms and energy efficient residences of tomorrow at Solar Power International 2011 in Dallas, USA.

"Solar power is one of the most promising renewable energy sources today. Maximising ene...

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Free energy efficiency upgrades available in Lehigh

October 12, 2011

from Lehigh Acres Citizen

As cooler temperatures begin to retire summer's heat, energy costs remain high and will increase in the dead of Florida's winter. But, a local program can help homeowners keep their monthly energy bills low. The Weatherization Assistance Program at the Lee County Department of Human Services provides free energy related repairs and energy upgrades to eligible, low-income homeowners in Lee County, including residents of Lehigh Acres.

The program hires local contract...

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City launches energy efficiency program for businesses

October 12, 2011

from BizTimes.com

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced four innovative business financing products as part of the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program. The products are designed to assist businesses or other non-residential properties located in the City of Milwaukee in making energy-efficiency projects a reality.

“Smart businesses understand the impact energy efficiency can have on the bottom line,” Barrett said. “Lack of affordable financing, however, can deter businesses from...

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GE Energy Compact Power Line Achieves 80 PLUS Platinum Efficiency

October 11, 2011

from Market Wire

DALLAS, TX, Oct 11, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- GE Energy today announced the new CP2000TE OEM power supply for front-end rectifier requirements in datacenter, telecom and other industrial applications. The newest member of the high-performance Compact Power Line portfolio, the CP2000TE achieves the 80 PLUS(R) Platinum certification to help manufacturers easily identify power supplies that lead the industry in energy efficiency while lowering utility and cooling costs.

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