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Dimming CFLs and LEDs

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Author(s)
Lutron
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Organization(s)
Lutron
Description
Website discusses differences between CFL and LED bulbs.

Impact of Residential Mechanical Ventilation on Energy Cost and Humidity Control

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Author(s)
Martin Eric
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.

Measured Retrofit Savings from Efficient Lighting and Smart Power Strips

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Author(s)
Sutherland Karen,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
Description
Report describing a lighting and smart power strip retrofit evaluation that was conducted on 56 all-electric, existing Florida homes to see how lighting and miscellaneous electric loads might be reduced.