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Cooper Lighting Introduces Energy Star Dimmable CFL Downlights (ebuild)

Cooper Lighting has added a full range of dimming capabilities to its Halo compact fluorescent recessed downlighting line. The Energy Star qualified, Title 24 compliant dimmable downlights feature energy efficient electronic ballasts and the latest CFL lamp technology.

CutzOut Installation Templates (REMODELING Magazine)

CutzOut Installation Templates are completely reusable templates made to be used with spiral saws and rotary tools. Suitable for cutting holes for electrical boxes, recessed lighting, in-ceiling or in-wall speakers, and more, the templates eliminate guesswork and result in consistent hole sizing. Five templates are available: single gang, double gang, StraitCutz, and two Circlez templates. 303.664.0715.

Endure LED Undercabinet Light (REMODELING Magazine)

Add long-lasting light where it's most needed with the Endure LED undercabinet light. The low-voltage fixture is available in two colors (brushed nickel or black) and seven lengths ranging from 5½ to 32½ inches. Also choose from white or warm white light given off by highly efficient LEDs that offer lamp life of 50,000 to 75,000 hours. 800.445.6404.

Universal Forest Products Adds White Solar Cap to Latitudes Ornamental Railing Line (ebuild)

Universal Forest Products (Nasdaq: UFPI) announces the addition of a new solar post cap light to the Latitudes Ornamental Railing line. The White Solar Cap is a wireless, sun-powered light, perfect for accenting deck posts, fences posts and more with ambient lighting. The small solar collector on the White Solar Cap rests atop an attractive silhouette light made of shatter-resistant plastic.

Westin Lighting Collection (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The Westin lighting collection offers clean-lined style without embellishment, creating a timeless addition to any room, according to the maker. The simple design is offered in Venetian bronze or brushed nickel and features smooth, ivory glass fixtures. A full complement of fixtures includes sconces, chandeliers, and pendants. 864-599-6000.

Green Finds: New Products for Sustainable Homes (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Generators Sell Well in Wake of Winter Storm (Tulsa World)

Jan. 9--With the ice storms that hit the area at the beginning and end of 2007, Broken Arrow stores had a hard time keeping generators in stock. But sales have been slower for more powerful and costly automatic standby generators. "We've sold hundreds (of portable units)," said David Larson, manager of Atwood Distribution Inc., 2351 E. Kenosha St.

Generators Sell Well in Wake of Winter Storm (Tulsa World)

With the ice storms that hit the area at the beginning and end of 2007, Broken Arrow stores had a hard time keeping generators in stock. "We've sold hundreds (of portable units)," said David Larson, manager of Atwood Distribution Inc., 2351 E. Kenosha St. They ranged from 1,000-watt generators costing $129 that Larson said would run one or two light bulbs to 7,000-watt units that would operate a little more and cost $1,500. The generators Atwoods and most other Broken Arrow retailers sell are small portable units and not the more powerful automatic standby generators.

More Buildings Going Green in Beaches Area Homeowners Concerned About the Environment Are Doing Something About It. (Florida Times Union)

Building green is no longer the dominion of the West Coast. At their home in Atlantic Beach, Sarah Boren and Geoff Selhorst are building, remodeling and refitting a 1950s home with reused local lumber, a reflective metal roof and skylights to garner the light and warmth of the sun.Just a few miles south, the Goelzes, who own the Cobalt Moon natural healing center in Neptune Beach, are using similar technology to construct a new two-story commercial building.

Westin Collection (BUILDER Magazine)

The Westin lighting collection offers simple styling without embellishment, for a timeless effect, according to the maker. The collection comes in Venetian bronze or brushed nickel and features smooth, ivory-colored glass fixtures. A full complement of fixtures includes sconces, chandeliers, and pendants. 864-599-6000.