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Torchiere Fixtures
Halogen Torchiere fixtures (also known as halogen uplighters) are the newest form of energy-inefficient lighting, and they are also a cause of fires in some cases. The following links present additional information on the issue and some recent developments towards more energy-efficient alternatives.Read more about torchiere fixtures (IAEEL Archives):
- Arkwright
Insurance Company Warning
- CNN News Story
- Factory Mutual Global Insurance Company Warning
- CNN News Story
- "Hidden Dangers", an NBC Television news story on halogen fixture safety concerns
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- LightSite
- The LightSite offers a complete on-line catalog of EnergyStar-labeled
fluorescent torchieres that qualify for instant utility discounts
of $10-18 per fixture. It also provides an overview of the downsides
of halogen torchieres and the opportunities for improving safety and
environmental quality, increasing energy efficiency and reducing utility
bills by purchasing EnergyStar labeled torchieres. The site also ofers
a direct link to the official EPA EnergyStar web site, featuring a
retail store finder module (by customer zip code) for all EnergyStar
light fixtures.
- Energy-efficient design alternatives from LBNL:
- Newsletter
Article
- Ongoing Research Projects
- Ongoing Research Projects
- Experimental
studies being conducted at the Florida Solar Energy Center
- IAEEL article on the international market situation
- Safety Tips from Underwriters Laboratories
- United Illuminating program for torchiere trade-ins
- IAEEL article on the international market situation
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