This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Advertise in this news brief. Text Version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit Dec. 24, 2013 Home   Resources   Events   Certification   Membership   Jobs   Lodging Engineer   Regulatory   Buyer's Guide     Last light: Final phaseout of incandescent bulbs coming Jan. 1 Fox News On Jan. 1, it will become illegal to manufacture or import traditional 60-watt and 40-watt incandescent bulbs, thanks to a 2007 bill that set strict minimum efficiency standards — and effectively outlawed the ordinary bulb. And like a politician on election day, Home Depot is urging consumers to buy early and often.    Share this article:   READ MORE   Strategies for snow and ice management success Facility Maintenance Decisions Fuel consumption and equipment maintenance rank among the most costly — and essential — aspects of snow and ice management at institutional and commercial facilities. Grounds and landscape managers who train mechanics and equipment operators to focus on conserving fuel and performing routine maintenance tasks can help departments achieve the overall goal of a more efficient snow and ice removal program. Share this article:   READ MORE The ROI of preventative maintenance Facilitator When you think about the phrase "preventative maintenance" do you ever ask yourself, "What exactly am I preventing? Am I truly reducing the chance of a catastrophic failure?" Share this article:   READ MORE Back to work: How to start 2014 right By Jessica Taylor As you go through the rush of the holidays and entertaining guests, the last thing on your mind is work. But as you return to your office for the new year and see the pile of work, unanswered emails and missed calls, it can become overwhelming. You might come to the conclusion that you don't want to start this all over again. It happens to even the most passionate, dedicated employee. Getting back into the groove after a holiday can be hard. But you will get out of the holiday mindset, so let's get started with four tips for getting back to work. Share this article:   READ MORE TRENDING ARTICLES Missed our previous issues? See which articles your colleagues read most.     Women-only hotel floors: Insulting or ingenious? (Conde Nast Traveler) Carpet project could lead to getting directions from the floor (Today's Facility Manager) 10 reasons roofs should be inspected (Facilities.net) 5 ways going green is great for buildings (Earth Techling) Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed. 4 tips on plumbing Facilities.net From restroom hygiene to maintenance to water management to Legionella, there are issues to consider when trying to manage your facility's plumbing. Share this article:   READ MORE Looking for similar articles? Search here, keyword PLUMBING. Advanced sensors helping 'dumb' buildings FierceSmartGrid With energy costs following a seemingly upward trajectory in many parts of the world and climate change on the political agenda, there is an ever-increasing focus on achieving greater energy efficiency to generate cost savings. Today, commercial buildings represent a huge source of energy use but these buildings are, for the most part, inefficient. Share this article:   READ MORE US green construction arms race heats up Daily Commercial News An eco-friendly building rating system that has powered a green arms race across the nation now faces a challenge from policymakers and an upstart rival. LEED, the longstanding king of green construction and renovation projects, has become a de facto brand in cities such as Portland, Ore., where sustainable growth has been the rage for years. But that could change as legislation and executive orders in several states have all but banned LEED from public contracts. Share this article:   READ MORE The difference between green and sustainable Sourceable Though the words "green" and "sustainable" are often used interchangeably, there are several differences between them, meaning that a "green" building is not always "sustainable." A building is green when it helps reduce the footprint it leaves on the natural environment and on the health of its inhabitants. The importance of sustainability lies in "future" factors, which set a higher standard than those used to define green building Share this article:   READ MORE   NAHLE E-Newsletter Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601 Download media kit Robert Elliott, Contributing Editor, 703.922.7105    Bob Kowalski, Content Editor, 469.420.2650    Contribute news This edition of the NAHLE E-Newsletter was sent to ##Email##. To unsubscribe, click here. Did someone forward this edition to you? Subscribe here -- it's free! Recent issues Dec. 17, 2013 Dec. 10, 2013 Dec. 3, 2013 Nov. 26, 2013 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063