Wednesday February 25th, WASHINGTON D.C. - Chairman Edward J. Markey and the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming held a hearing entitled, “Get Smart on the Smart Grid: How Technology Can Revolutionize Efficiency and Renewable Solutions.” They heardfrom energy experts and business leaders regarding energy efficiency gains that can be made by updating the nation’s energy grid using 21st century technology.
Charles Zimmerman on Wal-Mart Roof Surrounded By Sunoptics Signature Series Skylights.
In his speech to the House Select Committee, Charles Zimmerman, Vice President of International Design and Construction for Wal-Mart specifically addresses the greatest energy savings from the largest energy user in the world comes from Wal-Mart’s use of their high performance daylighting system. Today, Sunoptics high performance prismatic skylights are the sole specified product of choice for Wal-Mart’s high performance daylighting initiatives.
“One of the most visual aspects of the H.E. (High Efficiency) store is the daylight harvesting system. As the sun comes up on a bright sunny day, we have controls that slowly dim the lights down till they are no longer needed. That avoids about $50,000,000 per year in utility cost so, it’s a pretty big deal.” - James McClendon, Director-Engineering, Prototype & New Format Development, Wal-Mart. Excerpt taken from Wal-Mart’s Sustainability 2.0 – Buildings video.
