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Connected Lighting: The Decision-Making Process

11/24/2021 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

Adoption of the most robust connected lighting systems has been slower than expected. Training, education, field validation, greater interoperability, and greater standardization of utility rebate programs are strong opportunities to meet the challenges. These are some of the conclusions of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Connected Lighting Systems Stakeholders Research Study, published in September 2021.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control

PG&E to Host Webinar, “Lighting Controls Success Stories” on December 2

11/18/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

On December 2, 2021, PG&E will host a 3.5-hour webinar, “Lighting Controls Success Stories” from 9AM to 12:30PM. In this course, attendees will see case studies demonstrating successful application of lighting controls.

Filed Under: Articles, Education and Tools

Charles Knuffke on Incorporating Non-Energy Benefits into Codes

11/05/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In his Controls Column contributed to LD+A Magazine in late 2020, Wattstopper’s Charles Knuffke, chair of the Lighting Controls Association, makes the case that energy codes should recognize the non-energy benefits of lighting controls.

Filed Under: Articles, Energy Codes

C. Webster Marsh: Is 0-10V Really More Cost-Effective Than Digital?

10/11/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Just because 0-10V dimmed luminaires are generally lower cost than digitally dimmed luminaires, it should not be assumed there will be a lower price tag on the overall project, writes C. Webster Marsh.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control

C. Webster Marsh Talks Integration

10/06/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recently interviewed C. Webster Marsh of Penumbra Controls, a lighting controls specialist and frequent contributor to the Lighting Controls Association site.

Filed Under: Articles, Integration

Is Personal Control the Best Mitigator of Visual Discomfort?

10/01/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In a recent LD+A energy column, Willard L. Warren, PE, LC points out that various glare metrics have come and gone, with CIE’s Unified Glare Rating (UGR) on the way. The IES Handbook, however, calls such predictors useful for groups but not for individuals. He poses the question: Is it more practical to simply provide dimmable task/ambient lighting system that’s individually controllable?

Filed Under: Articles, Personal Control

Lighting and Grid-Interactive Buildings

09/24/2021 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

In A National Roadmap for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings, DOE outlines its national goal to triple the energy efficiency and demand flexibility of buildings by 2030. A subsequent report, published in December 2019, specifically evaluates the potential for lighting and electronics (primarily consumer plus IT equipment) to optimize energy efficiency and comfort while providing services back to the grid. This article examines lighting’s potential to support grid interactivity, primarily in the form of networked lighting controls and automated demand response.

Filed Under: Articles, Connected/Networked/Digital Control, Demand Response

0-10V Wire Colors to Change

09/15/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

0-10V dimming wires, the wires used to communicate dimming intensity via a 10-volt signal, can be easily identified on wiring diagrams, installation instructions, and dimmable drivers by their colors: gray and violet (although violet is often referred to as purple). This will soon change, however, as new codes and guidelines take effect.

Filed Under: Articles, Dimming

Steve Mesh Talks Control for COVID Mitigation

09/03/2021 by Lighting Controls Association 1 Comment

Unless you’ve been living on a deserted South Pacific island prior to March 2020, you know that COVID has been the biggest issue facing mankind in the past year and a half.  You also know that lots of people, governments and industries have developed methodologies and technology to mitigate the effects and spread of COVID. What do these things mean for lighting control?

Filed Under: Articles, Integration

Leviton’s David Buerer Talks Plug Load Control

09/01/2021 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

Lighting industry journalist and educator Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP recently had the opportunity to interview David Buerer, Director of Product Management, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. for an article about plug load control, which will be published in the October 2021 issue of tED Magazine, the official publication of the NAED. Transcript follows.

Filed Under: Articles, Integration, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.

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