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William Attardi on November 21, 2024

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Next-Generation Street Lighting Systems Support Smart Cities

LED Retrofits – Smart, Sustainable, and Good for Business

The Lagging Transition to LEDs in Schools – Part 1 of 3

How Can Lighting Scenes Enhance Indoor Spaces?

OUTDOOR LIGHTING | Light done right transforms public spaces

PROJECT | Layered illumination heightens luxury in hotel and living spaces

The Benefits of Tunable White Light

Demystifying IECC and ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Lighting and Control Requirements

Illumination Insider – Nov 13th, 2024

Vertiberry Picks Sollum for Strawberries

William Attardi on November 21, 2024

Sustainable indoor farming group Vertiberry has announced that it has chosen Sollum’s LED lighting solution for its new facility in L’Assomption, Québec. Expected to be operational by the end of 2024, the indoor/TCEA facility will serve as a test bed for Vertiberry’s innovative growing methods, which include both strawberry propagation and production. Vertiberry said its decision to choose Sollum’s technology underscored its dedication to producing high-quality, pesticide-free strawberries year-round in a 100 per cent controlled environment. By working closely with Vertiberry, Sollum is looking to ensure the lighting solution supports their cultivation methods, resulting in higher yields and energy efficiency.  Vertiberry picks Sollum for strawberries – LEDinside

Trump Return Likely to Slow, Not Stop, US Clean-Energy Boom

William Attardi on November 21, 2024

Donald Trump’s return to the White House will refocus the nation’s energy policy onto maximizing oil and gas production and away from fighting climate change, but the Republican win in Tuesday’s presidential election is unlikely to dramatically slow the U.S. renewable energy boom. Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are the fastest-growing segments on the power grid, according to the Department of Energy, driven by federal tax credits, state renewable-energy mandates, and technology advancements that have lowered their costs. Trump return likely to slow, not stop, US clean-energy boom | Reuters

 

What Are Stablecoins and How Do They Work?

Stablecoins are less volatile than other cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) and due to crypto assets’ inherent instability, stablecoins are growing in popularity with both crypto and traditional markets. Stablecoins are a type of crypto asset, but one that offers a way to bridge the gap between fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar and cryptocurrencies. Because they are price-stable digital assets that behave like fiat but maintain the mobility and utility of cryptocurrency, stablecoins are a novel solution to crypto volatility: price stability is built directly into the assets themselves.  There are four primary stablecoin types, identifiable by their underlying collateral structure: fiat-backed, crypto-backed, commodity-backed, and algorithmic stablecoins.  What Are Stablecoins and How Do They Work? | Gemini