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Lighting retrofits are an ideal solution to achieve energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing luminaires while also supporting sustainability goals. However, government facilities must still contend with the prospect of costly and/or disruptive construction that can make even a basic retrofit seem out of reach. Fortunately, a number of current market factors have converged to make this the ideal time to retrofit old, energy-hungry light systems. Read More

Brookshire Brothers (Lufkin, Texas) operates 72 retail supermarkets in an area covering Texas and Louisiana. Supporting its simple mission to "Create a satisfied customer!" the company recently launched a facility-wide lighting update including in-store, parking lot, exterior signage and refrigerated case fixtures. Using a myriad of new linear fluorescent lighting (LFL) and LED technologies from GE Lighting, Brookshire Brothers will, once all of its stores have been completed, reduce its annual operating costs more than $235,000 while establishing a model for energy-efficient lighting renovations at its stores. Read More

General Electric Co., Duke Energy Corp., and Ford Motor Co. are enticing a growing number of individuals to buy their debt through investments pitched as higher-yield alternatives to checking accounts and money funds. Read More

Robins Air Force Base and military installations throughout the Defense Department have been under the gun for several years to cut energy consumption. Read More