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Get the facts here: Amendment 11 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations – April 12, 2012

Which lamps are affected by the latest amendment to Canada Energy Efficiency regulations? All General Service Incandescent Reflector lamps not meeting minimum efficacy levels set by the Government. Which General Service Incandescent Reflector Lamp bulb types are legislated? General service … Continue reading

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New LED product showcased in Q1 Hilights newsletter

Hilights Newsletter Check out our Quarter 1 Hilights newsletter filled with information on new products we launched and other corporate related news. Some of the new products introduced in this Hilights issue are the LED BR30 and BR40, LED OMNI … Continue reading

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Time to celebrate! We did it again! We have re-qualified as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

We are so proud to be recognized and awarded a continued position as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies 2011 for the third year in a row. It’s such an honour to be a member of this Canadian leading … Continue reading

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Donation Day – Giving back to our national and local community organizations

One of the best ways to give back to those who have helped support us personally or professionally is by investing in our national and local community organizations. Thanks to volunteer groups and non-profit organizations for their committed time and … Continue reading

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Delay in the implementation of Incandescent new efficacy requirements

Back in May we clarified that the buzz going around about the delay of NRCan’s General Service Incandescent lamps legislation was not official. It was in fact at that time a “proposed amendment”. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) was taking the … Continue reading

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STANDARD presents the $2,500 “STANDARD Recognition of Excellence Award”

STANDARD awards the $2,500 “STANDARD Recognition of Excellence Award”: one of 26 EFC Foundation Scholarship Recipients Every year, Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) and its corporate partners award scholarship funds to students across Canada. This year, out of over 400 applicants, $40,000 … Continue reading

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An energy efficient solution for signs: electronic sign ballasts!

Everyone knows the biggest advantage of switching from a magnetic ballast to an electronic ballast is energy savings. Well, switching to an electronic sign ballast is no exception! STANDARD has introduced electronic sign ballasts to its product line – ballasts which … Continue reading

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STANDARD extends its LED retrofit lamp line!

STANDARD extends its retrofit LED lamp line with new shapes and beam spreads. The B11 2 watt candle lamp emits a light that delivers ambiance and style at a fraction of the energy costs of its 15 watt incandescent equivalent. … Continue reading

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Come check out our newest Dimmable FlexLED Premium LED retrofit series

With our continued commitment to providing you with superior quality light, we give you yet another innovative smart choice: the new FlexLED premium LED lamp retrofit series, designed and engineered to deliver the very best in performance and uncompromised quality. … Continue reading

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The all new hid lamp and ballast kits: never change a ballast without the lamp

STANDARD introduces its new HID lamp and ballast kits which provide a convenient way to update HID systems. In order to eliminate the guess work, STANDARD has developed a complete lamp and ballast kit specifically designed with the contractor or … Continue reading

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