The EIG proposal will encompass four technologies including the Axis Daylight Harvesting ballast. The installation of Axis Technology ballasts under the proposal represents installation of an estimated 58,000 ballasts. EIG has already taken delivery of 26,000 Axis ballasts for installation in commercial buildings.
The cities of Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, West Covina and San Fernando have provided letters of interest to participate in the EIG programme in the event that the EIG proposal is accepted. The Los Angeles Community College District, Santa Monica College, and the National Electrical Contractors Association-Los Angeles have also provided letters of interest to participate in the programme and support its workforce development requirements.
Southern California Edison has issued a letter to support the EIG programme in the event the proposal is accepted by the CEC. Schneider Electric, a $24 billion revenue energy equipment supplier, is expected to establish a special pricing structure to support EIG programmes. The selection of bidders by the CEC is expected by the end of February 2010.
Axis Technologies Group designs, manufactures and markets a proprietary line of energy-saving and daylight harvesting electronic dimming ballasts for commercial lighting industry.
