Arges Technologies Proves Energy Savings of 36%; Sacramento Municipal Utility Facility Confirms Energy Reduction Capability in Third-Party Power Analysis.Business Editors & Energy Writers TUSTIN Tustin (tŭs`tĭn), residential city (1990 pop. 50,689), Orange co., S Calif., part of the greater Los Angeles area; founded 1868, inc. 1927. Plastics, furniture, computers, and electronic equipment are manufactured. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2002 Arges
SMUD Stand-off Munitions Disruption ), in tests conducted on behalf of the State of California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). , has confirmed energy savings for its Electra(TM) lighting controller of 36%. Earlier this year, Arges began marketing and distributing its newly upgraded power controller, Electra(TM), boasting boast 1 v. boast·ed, boast·ing, boasts v.intr. To glorify oneself in speech; talk in a self-admiring way. v.tr. 1. To speak of with excessive pride. 2. the ability to reduce energy consumption in lighting systems for industrial, commercial and municipal facilities by up to 36%. "These tests provide solid verification by a respected independent agency that confirms the validity of our claims," said Melvin A. ("Mel") Creighton, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Arges Technologies. "This kind of energy saving is unprecedented in a power controller. Previously, some people were a little skeptical. Now we have positive proof." The SMUD power analysis was conducted in a large parking facility located in Sacramento, Calif., during a 24-hour period. The power output was measured as it was distributed to the existing HID lighting fixtures and ballasts already in place. The test revealed an average energy savings of 36.67% in KVA (Kilo Volt-Amps) One thousand volt-amps. See volt-amps. power, 38.75% in KVARS power, a 36.22% reduction in watts and a 36.22% reduction in overall demand -- all without any visible change in lighting. The full report is available upon request. Although the company was formed just this year, the patented technology in the Electra product has been used for nearly two decades under the name of TRANS/CON in more than 700 locations, internationally. The newly updated version of the system, now known as Electra, is a more robust unit with higher energy-saving capability. About Arges Technologies Arges Technologies was founded in 2002 to design, manufacture and market energy saving technologies for commercial, industrial and municipal markets. Its trademark product, Electra(TM), is a power controller that reduces energy consumption in commercial, industrial and municipal lighting systems without replacing existing lamps, fixtures and/or ballasts. With headquarters in Tustin, the company's mission is to create innovative energy saving devices that enable companies to reduce power consumption in order to increase profitability and reduce pollution to the environment. |
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