“Communities and Technology – the Keys to Thriving in the 21st Century”

“Communities and Technology – the Keys to Thriving in the 21st Century”
Hosted By: cleantechnologycouncil.org

The Clean Technology Council is hosting a special conference and mixer at the Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center – featuring Parris Glendening, former Governor of Maryland, and current President of the Smart Growth America Leadership Institute. He will address how our communities – and the technology that ties them together – underpin our economic prosperity.

The Smart Growth America’s Leadership Institute is part of Smart Growth America, a nation-wide coalition of nearly 100 organizations that advocates for people who want to live and work in great neighborhoods.

As Governor of Maryland from 1995 to 2003, Mr. Glendening made the environment, education and inclusiveness the heart of his legislative, administrative and personal agenda. His Smart Growth and Neighborhood Conservation program received one of Harvard University’s Innovations in American Government awards in 2000, and his personal leadership on smart growth has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Landscape Architects, and Governing Magazine.

RSVP TODAY and receive Food & Drinks with $15 Donation to our 501(C)(3) non profit or $20 cash/check at the door.

To learn more about our non-profit organization, visit http://cleantechnologycouncil.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities Available. Please contact Tom Landau – 818-991-1992 • tomshare@yahoo.com or info@cleantechnologycouncil.org

Gerald Olesker – CEO of ADG ECo Lighitng, is an active participant in Westlake Vilage Clean Technology Council.

National Eco Friendly Lighitng Dealers Association is in contact with Governor Glendening. MOre information www.NEFLDA.org  Dealers in Texas, California, Alabama, Alaska, Canada, HAwaii, Michigan, Newyork for retrofit induction lighitng adn other sustainable lighting products. Economical lighting solutions avaiable.

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Green City Index

http://www.siemens.com/entry/cc/features/greencityindex_international/all/en/pdf/report_northamerica_en.pdf

the Green City index.
If you are really interested in reading what some cities think is greem and others really are perfecting as green habits then read this.

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Wall Street Radio, Hawaii

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2011-06-02-governor-abercrombie/id430260077?i=94682940

Charlene on Green – Eco Effects Radio, Hawaii on the Wall Street Radio 760 am Hawaii

http://charleneongreen.org/radio-guests/326-2011-06-02-gerald-olesker-induction-lighting-made-in-america-.html

 http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2011-06-02-governor-abercrombie/id430260077?i=94682940

NEFLDA (National Eco Friendly Lighting Dealers Association)has a NO cost for induction equipment program that allows municipalities and other public entities to dramatically reduce their immediate energy costs. There is NO capital outlay involved.

NEFLDA (www.NEFLDA.com) is pleased to announce new funding for schools, municipalities, and other government agencies. RED a utility savings company program (USCP) is offering a pilot project to qualified municipalities, airports, schools, and hospitals that need to immediately reduce their energy cost.

This pilot program is valued between one and two million dollars which for simplicity sake would be approximately four to five thousand induction light fixtures (cobra head/parking lot/other variations/ both indoor and outdoor).

NEFLDAprovides lighting fixture equipment that reduces energy costs by 50 to 90 percent in the immediate areas. NEFLDA thru its new private equity partner have the ability to save public facilities from being in the red.

Induction lighting is nothing new, it dates back to the 1890s. Impoverished mad scientist, Nikola Tesla, left a wealth of wisdom about transmitting alternating current and what we now call energy-efficient lighting. An induction lamp relies on the fundamental principles of electromagnetic induction and gas discharge and create light without the need of filaments or electrodes. The result is a lamp of unmatched long life lasting up to 100,000 hours or 20 to 25 years before they burn out, based on 12-hour daily usage.

Architect and 17-year veteran in the lighting industry, Gerald Olesker, CEO and Founder of Architectural Detail Group Inc. (ADG), started the company in 2004 with manufacturing, warehousing, and main office spread around Southern California. And just a year ago, ADG opened its “all done green” division, Eco Lighting Products. Olesker told Lookin’ Green (LG) how his all-American small business is using induction lighting to balance solution and cost.

Inspired by Telsa’s work and after much research, Olesker took a step back to design lighting systems of the future that supersede today’s energy-efficiency standards, cost a fraction of traditional light investments, can be customized to the customer’s style, and get this, won’t need un-screwing for up to 25 years.

“The eco-driven factor is our underlying value. From a sustainable stand-point, we found that induction lighting is the best ‘eco-nomical’ value. ‘Eco’ for ecology meaning it is better for the environment. And ‘nonmical’ for economy, where customers get something better for their pocket books,” Olesker told LG.

The year 2012 marks the death of the incandescent bulb according to the new rules and regulations in the lighting industry. Coupled with the impact of the present global economic downturn, new technology and resilient small businesses are bringing to the table the most novel products that help protect the environment and save money too. 

But rather than wait for the last breath of the old bulb, ADG Eco plunges ahead of the curve in developing induction lighting designed beautifully to fit customized fixtures that showoff the benefits of crisp, clean, clear lights.

And while most national marketing outlets, including ENERGY STAR and utility providers, are endlessly promoting compact fluorescent lights (CFL) as the answer for reduced energy costs and as the environmentally-friendly option, many consumers are sheepish about switching out their bulbs to CFLs. Rightfully so. Nearly all energy-efficient lighting uses mercury, some in liquid form and some in solid form. 

Fluorescent lamps contain high levels of liquid mercury, which if they breaks or are thrown in the trash leak mercury into surfaces and landfills, not good. 

On the other hand, Light Emitting Diodes (LED) do not render true color, they create glare, and they last only 50,000 hours, but is best used for small space and specific task lighting. 

However, for illuminating a large area, induction fills the space with light. And though induction lighting uses mercury it is applied in a solid form, which allows easy separation of the metal from the light fixture, in case of breakage and for disposal. Induction uses 50 percent less wattage to output more light; one-third less heat emission, which translates into lower energy bills. In addition, induction lighting offers the best quality of light and can reduce stress on the eyes caused by use of other poor lighting. 

As the eco-impact becomes more ingrained in consumers’ minds, they will expect quality of light to be at its highest. “We’ve tried so many products, the glare, the distraction, the lack of continuity, we found they didn’t create the best quality lighting people should enjoy,” Olesker stated.

Architecturally pleasing spaces make the best use of natural and electrode lighting. At the same time, ecologically friendly options do not need to be drab either. ADG pairs the best lighting technology with stylish and decorative finishes for a desirable piece of eco-art. After lighting 900 plus projects around the globe, personally overseen by Olesker, the ADG Eco Lighting team are using induction technology for the majority of new projects on the board. ADG customers report better quality of light, energy savings of up to 60 percent, and reduced maintenance to almost nil. 

“We are marrying all the good elements together. What we are bringing to the market is the highest quality induction lighting that reduces energy even more, and carbon emissions is reduced even more,” Olesker said. “Our quality of light is so high, quality of life for our customers is much better.”

Gerald Olesker’s Eco-Impact:
1. We recycle everything we can at home.
2. Involved with green initiatives like Energy Star and US Green Building Council 
3. The office staff telecommutes and hardly ever need to drive into the office.
4. We walk to lunch, so we support the local businesses around us.

For Dealer information call 866-842-8684  National Dealers in the USA and Canada

Induction Lighting Dealers; Eco Lighting dealer short list, Hawaii, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, California, New York, Florida, Canada,

Induction Lighting Reseller, Eco Lighting Reseller short list, Chicago, Northern California, Michigan, Alaska, Utah

Induction Lighting for ADG Eco in these cities too; Myrtle Beach, Huntsville, Riverside, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Virginia, New York City,

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Here are 12 questions to ask your ADG Eco Lighting Sustainability Dealer;

This is adapted from 12 questions for your CE pro which you can find at this link.

http://www.electronichouse.com/article/12_questions_for_your_ce_pro/?utm_source=EHWeeklyNewsletter&utm_medium=email

1. What are the Dealer/ Factory’s’ training and certifications?
At ADG Eco Lighting Products we ask for experience. Several years of support is important. Our Dealers experience range form Sustainability experts to Building and Facilities experts. We do not necessarily ask for Lighting experts, because as the factory we are here to support our Dealers with Solution Based Manufacturing.
Dealers should be experts in your local region in relationships that evolve into a better customer experience and fulfilled process.

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2. Does the Dealer/ Factory have references, specifically on projects of similar size and scope?
This is important. As a collaborative Team a Dealer Network will have some one with the experience the customer needs. AS the factory we have made as few as one iconic light and as many as 5,000 lights for a single project. So what does matter with Size.
Ask for Case Studies and also history or references.

Our reference Testimonial list runs long. One client put it like this “Gerald and his team have always backed up and supported the projects insuring that they come thru.” This was after our client brought us into University meeting and introduced us to the VP of Finance for an Eco Lighting Project.

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3. Do they have photographs of completed projects?
ADG Lighting, ADG Eco and Architectural Detail Group have thousands of photos of completed projects. Our Dealers have reference material to help support their part as well. With the ADG Eco team and New Providence Factory there is 100 years of Experience. That is a lot of history and many photos.

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4. How long has the Dealer/ Factory has been in business?
ADG Has been in business since 2004, NPD team has been making light fixtures for 100 years and our Dealers are typically seasoned veterans. In multiple businesses. Our CEO at Architectural Detail Group, inc has been manufacturing Lighting for the last 20 years and has previous Architectural and Engineering experience working for some for the greats. Ask for Bio.

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5. Does the Dealer/ Factory have a showroom location or office that the client is able to visit?
Architectural Detail Group, Inc offices are located in Agoura Hills and Newport Beach, CA. The factory is in Chatsworth. Come visit us. Our Dealers will typically use a Mobile Lighting Lab to brings solutions to you. Customers are welcome to come out to the factory for a visit. Please call first to schedule an appointment.

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6. What is the experience level of the company’s installers and technicians?
ADG Eco Dealers are interviewed and each has a unique set of skills. Our national dealer program is rolling out with the help of NEFDLA. National Eco Friendly Lighting Dealers Association a 501 (c)6 of South Carolina.

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7. What is the support system behind the salesperson?
Dealer Sales force has the experience of the Dealership and its network. Our larger Regional Dealers are typically multi line companies (that do not just lighting). This is important because there is not competing lighting line. Each one offers a unique experience light weatherization or working on oil company projects to BOMA professionals.

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8. What is the warranty period on materials and workmanship and how is service is expedited?
ADG Eco Lighting Products have a 10 year limited manufactures Warranty for Induction lights and a unprecedented guarantee for fluorescent warriors. Our fixtures are triple tested prior to leaving the factory. This significantly reduces issues.

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9. Does the Dealer/ Factory offer extended service agreements and/or system maintenance contracts?
Currently there is no need for extended service policies because the life of the product is 100,000 hours or 20 years. Competitors sell you additional services. WE provide deferred maintenance and reduced energy. Our RED USCP offers a unique payment for energy saved as a general expense like a second power bill.

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10. Does the Dealer/ Factory have a project manager who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project?
We do

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11. Who are the vendor partners that the Dealer/ Factory works with and how long has the Dealer/ Factory been a dealer of those proposed vendors?
Our Vendor list is short. This is because we secure lasting relationships. Something always goes hinky so we support each other. This is the key to the ADG Collaborative.

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12. How long will it take to complete the job?
Each job is unique. Fulfillment is important. Typical production lead times are 4-6 weeks. Custom jobs or modified jobs with decorative component can take 10 weeks and complete new designs could take loner. We specify this at the beginning of each job. The benefit of using solution based factory model like ADG Eco Lighting Products is that we are a TRUE US manufacture verified by NEFDLA.

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Email us your questions.  ecoCA@adgmail.com

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Free Induction Lights

National Eco Friendly Lighting Dealers Association (NEFLDA)
a nonprofit entity 501(c)(6)
4061 Corn Planters Lane
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
April 14, 2011

Official Press Release:

NEFLDA has a NO cost for equipment program that allows municipalities and other public entities to dramatically reduce their immediate energy costs. There is NO capital outlay involved.

NEFLDA is pleased to announce new funding for schools, municipalities, and other government agencies. RED a utility savings company program (USCP) is offering a pilot project to qualified municipalities, airports, schools, and hospitals that need to immediately reduce their energy cost.

This pilot program is valued between one and two million dollars which for simplicity sake would be approximately four to five thousand induction light fixtures (cobra head/parking lot/other variations/ both indoor and outdoor).

NEFLDA and its dealers provide lighting fixture equipment that reduces energy costs by 50 to 90 percent in the immediate areas. NEFLDA thru its new private equity partner have the ability to save public facilities from being in the red

Thru our new RED USCP agreement, NEFLDA and its dealers will be able to put into service these products with an immediate payback similar to solar or your local cell phone company.

Applications due by April, 29, 2011. To receive an application email govorders@neflda.com or call NEFLDA at 855-4-NEFLDA or 855-463-3532

Sincerely,

David Allen
President

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ADG Lighting Catalog

http://www.scribd.com/doc/51253835/Architectural-Detail-Group-Decorative-Designlog-R1

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