tED magazine and NAED are pleased to announce that National Electric Supply in Albuquerque, N.M., has won tED GreenRoom’s first-ever "Greenest of the Green" Award. This new award was designed to recognize a NAED distributor member company for implementing energy-efficiency solutions in their own operations.

Lamp Legislation and What it Means to You 
Screw-in CFLs and LEDs are a great energy-saving alternative to incandescent or halogen bulbs, and they are quickly becoming the light source of choice for many; however, the growing selection of bulbs can cause confusion for consumers and presents challenges when replacing incandescent lamps with these new sources.

tED Renewable Energy Efficiency Products Study  June 2010 

The big revelations about distributors:  More are carrying solar products; fewer are looking at wind products; and surprisingly, fewer are interested in adding a LEED certification specialist than in 2009.  Of note, 2009 results are incorporated to contrast and compare what's changed in the last year.  

Based on NAED’s Going Green Inside & Out research study
This study defines key segments within energy management solutions where the largest opportunities exist for the electrical distribution channel to serve their customers and grow revenues. Funded by NAED and the Channel Advantage Partnership, these deliverables provide users with a number of tools to help sell more Green Electrical Products to commercial and industrial customers.

Based on NAED’s Going Green Inside & Out research study
Internal and external stakeholders are pressing many companies to develop corporate sustainability plans. This study, commissioned by NAED and the Channel Advantage Partnership, addresses the unique challenges and opportunities the electrical distribution channel faces associated with corporate sustainability and outlines the business case for sustainability planning.

This online tool helps distributors make educated green investment decisions. It provides a comprehensive list of products and services distributors can offer in energy markets, along with a list of facts and figures to consider when deciding to make a particular investment. From getting your feet wet learning about incentives, renewable energy technologies, and selling what you already stock... to fully immersing yourself in green by providing turnkey solutions, energy audits, and project financing, this checklist provides the information you need to know to find out which level of commitment best suits your company.