CleanTech OC Daily - 8/16/12

LED Fixture Prices Fall 24% in Two Years—How Much Lower Can They Go?

The latest Enterprise LED market research report, published by Groom Energy, studies trends in commercial and industrial LED lighting and includes a newly developed LED Lamp and Fixture Pricing Index which tracks historical pricing. The index shows that in the last two years, LED fixture prices have declined by 24%.

Voltaic Solaire Brings Net-Zero Energy Buildings to the Big Apple

This September New York City’s first net-zero energy, or completely self-powered building, will be unveiled once construction is complete. The Delta is a $700,000 mixed-use building located in Brooklyn, and will rely on a combination of solar and wind power technologies to serve its energy needs.

A Banner Year For The U.S. Wind Industry

A new report from the Energy Department and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory indicates strong growth in the U.S. wind energy market in 2011. In order to continue on this path, the report goes on to say that continued policy support and clean energy tax credits are critical to ensuring that the U.S. remains a leading producer and manufacturer in the global industry.