May 2008 – Volume 2, Issue 5
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Welcome to the Energy Management e-newsletter for May 2008.
The
price of oil hit more record highs last week, which is just going to
drive the need for innovative approaches to energy management more
intensely. If you are looking for a place to find up-to-date
information on energy management tools and techniques, hands-on
examples of success stories, and a place to share your challenges with
your peers, look no further than ENEX08, a new conference that will
launch September 23rd in Mississauga. Read more about it in this
newsletter and on the website, www.energyexcellence.ca.
As always, I appreciate your feedback on anything and everything we publish. Please don't hesitate to contact me at rcolman@clbmedia.ca.
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Robert Colman Editor / Associate Publisher
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NEWS
Energy Management Conference Debuts in September 08
The
editors and publishers of Energy Management, Green Business and PEM
Plant Engineering and Maintenance magazines and Canada’s largest
manufacturing consortium, Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
have joined forces to create Canada’s leading energy management &
efficiency conference and exhibition. Join us to get the most
up-to-date information on energy efficiency solutions and advanced
technologies.
Full story: ENEX08…
Wal-Mart Canada pursues solar demonstration project
The
Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) and Wal-Mart Canada
announced last week that they are pursuing a project with Menova Energy
that would provide up to $5.9 million to support the demonstration of
the company's Power-Spar solar concentrator technology. The intention
is to test and install the technology on the roof of a Wal-Mart store
in Ontario yet to be selected or constructed.
Full story: Wal-Mart…
Ontario’s first Energy Conservation Week underway!
Ontarians
from every corner of the province will help celebrate the power of
conservation during the first Ontario Energy Conservation Week, May
25-31, 2008. From Dryden to Niagara and from Windsor to Ottawa,
communities, homeowners and businesses alike, are finding ways to
become more energy efficient—saving money and helping the environment,
at the same time.
Full story: Energy Conservation Week…
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FEATURE
Greening your building – a competitive imperative
At
last month’s Green Real Estate forum in Toronto, it quickly became
clear that green buildings are no longer a niche market. Greening your
building is becoming a strategic imperative – to keep tenants and/or
employees happy and in your facilities. The question now is only, at
what sort of pace will that strategic change occur? How soon will it
affect your ability to keep the businesses and employees you need to
thrive?
Full story: Greening your building…
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EVENTS
May 28-29
Ontario Power Summit
St. Andrew's Club and Conference Centre
Toronto, Ont.
The Ontario electricity sector faces some key issues this year, and
this two day event aims to tackle them in detail. Issues include
Ontario's Integrated Power System Plan review; the expansion of
Ontario's transmission system; and the future of competition in the
electricity market.
www.insightinfo.com
June 11-12
Shifting into the Mainstream: Canada Green Building Council National Summit
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ont.
Shifting into the Mainstream is where building industry decision makers
will learn about how LEED Canada is evolving from one-time
certification to a life-cycle building performance management system
for any type of building, new and existing. LEED Canada for Existing
Buildings will be launched in 2009 and offer online assessment, action
planning and performance verification as well as a certification
process that is fast, economical and easy to access. Learn about these
initiatives and more that will help create more efficient buildings
across Canada.
www.shiftingintothemainstream.ca
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ENERGY EFFICIENT PRODUCTS |
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Absopulse's HBL 1K Series
Absopulse Electronics' HBL 1K Series is a heavy-duty power supply
designed for industrial and other harsh-environments. This AC/DC unit
utilizes field-proven full-bridge topology to deliver up to 1000W
output power from a compact 210 x 66 x 351 mm chassis. This unit
provides standard outputs of 24V, 28V, 48V, or 56V and accepts inputs
of 115 or 230Vac, with voltage selection by internal jumper. It also
accepts 250Vdc (190 to 370Vdc range). The HBL 1K is ruggedly constructed, with additional
ruggedizing and conformal coating available for operation in extreme
environments. It is conduction cooled via a base-plate, with cooling
also provided by natural air convection. The unit is filtered to meet
EN55022 Class A as a minimum and is designed to meet EN 60950 and
related standards. Featuring full electronic protection and low output
noise, this chassis-mount design is optimized for low component count
and high efficiency.
www.absopulse.com
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WAGO's New 3-Phase Power Measurement Module
WAGO Corporation's new, 750-493 3-Phase Power Measurement Module
integrates comprehensive monitoring of a power supply network with the
connectivity of an I/O system. At just 12 mm wide, the high-density,
6-channel 750-493 represents a cost- and space-effective solution to
power system supply management. While most competitive power measurement modules are
stand-alone units relying on proprietary connectivity to external
devices, the 750-493 is a component of a remote I/O or distributed
control system. Thus, it is compatible with 16 different fieldbus
networks (including Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus, and DeviceNet) and the
300+ digital, analog, and special function modules found in the
WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, making it flexible and efficient to analyze and
distribute power supply data. When one or more 750-493 modules are
connected to a WAGO controller, the solution can be programmed with
WAGO-I/O-PRO CAA for data logging, time stamping and historical
analysis.
www.wago.com
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