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California Passes IoT Cybersecurity Law

11/07/2018 by Lighting Controls Association Leave a Comment

In September, California passed SB-327, a cybersecurity law that will affect manufacturers of Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT) devices.

Filed Under: Articles, Internet of Things, Rules and Regulations

DOE Issues New Fluorescent Lamp Regulations

03/16/2015 by Craig DiLouie 1 Comment

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued new energy standards for general-service fluorescent lamps that are expected to reduce availability of standard 4-ft. linear and 2-ft. U-bend 32W T8 lamps as well as some reduced-wattage T8 lamps. The rules go into effect January 26, 2018. After that date, distributors may continue to sell their […]

Filed Under: Articles, Rules and Regulations

DOE Announces New Energy Efficiency Standards for MH Luminaires

03/10/2014 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued new energy efficiency standards for ballasts sold as part of new metal halide luminaires. (To be clear, replacement ballasts are not covered.) The new rules strengthen current standards while expanding their scope, and will affect availability of 50-1000W luminaires. The deadline for compliance is February 10, 2017. […]

Filed Under: Articles, Rules and Regulations

Last Chance for Commercial Buildings Deduction?

01/14/2013 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 created the Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction (CBTD) to encourage owner investment in energy-efficient building systems. The CBTD establishes a special tax deduction rewarding investment in energy-efficient interior lighting, HVAC/hot water systems and building envelope, subject to a cap of up to $1.80/sq.ft. It’s an accelerated tax deduction, meaning […]

Filed Under: Articles, Energy Codes, Rules and Regulations, Standards

New Ballast Energy Standards to Take Effect November 2014

10/17/2012 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

In November 2011, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued new rules regulating the efficiency of fluorescent lamp ballasts, which take effect November 14, 2014. The rulemaking creates a new metric for measuring ballast efficiency and establishes a higher standard of efficiency that will impact many of today’s fluorescent T8, T5 and T12 ballasts. Ballasts that […]

Filed Under: Articles, Rules and Regulations

New York City Requires Lighting Upgrades in Largest Buildings

01/14/2011 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

To help achieve the PlaNYC goal of a 30% reduction in greenhouse gases by the year 2030, on December 9, 2009, the New York City Council enacted ambitious legislation targeting energy consumption in buildings. Recognizing that 85% of the buildings that exist today will still be in use in 2030, the Council is focusing on existing buildings. New York’s 22,000 largest buildings, concentrated largely in Manhattan, account for roughly 45% of total floorspace and energy consumption, and were specifically targeted by the legislation to make the biggest impact for the smallest amount of government intervention.

Filed Under: Articles, Energy Codes, Rules and Regulations

Fluorescent Magnetic T12 Ballast Phaseout: It’s Time to Upgrade Existing Lighting and Control Systems

08/15/2010 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

Fluorescent ballast regulations have essentially eliminated the magnetic T12 ballast with few exceptions, including F40T12, F96T12 and F96T12HO ballasts for both full-wattage and energy-saving versions of these lamps. Two years later, in 2012, additional regulations will take effect, creating new energy standards for selected linear T5, T8 and T12 lamps. The net result is a majority of 4-ft. linear and 2-ft. U-shaped T12, many 8-ft. T12 and T12HO, and some low-color-rendering 4-ft. T8 lamps will be eliminated. Based on these facts, one could make a simple argument that it is now time to upgrade existing lighting and control systems to improve energy efficiency and lighting quality.

Filed Under: Articles, Projects, Retrofits, Rules and Regulations

Fluorescent Magnetic T12 Ballast: RIP

07/23/2010 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

This month, Federal efficiency standards regulating fluorescent magnetic T12 ballasts entered their final phase, effectively eliminating these ballasts from the market, with few exceptions.

Filed Under: Articles, Projects, Retrofits, Rules and Regulations

California Title 20 Mandates Higher Efficiency for Metal Halide Luminaires

05/23/2010 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

California new Title 20 standards, which went into effect January 1, 2010, created new energy efficiency standards for 150-500W metal halide light fixtures used in indoor and outdoor applications. These fixtures may not be manufactured in the State of California unless they meet the new standards.

Filed Under: Articles, HID Control, Occupancy Sensors, Photosensors, Products, Rules and Regulations

U.S. Department of Energy Issues New Lamp Efficiency Rules

09/09/2009 by Craig DiLouie Leave a Comment

In July 2009, the Department of Energy issued new energy efficiency standards for commercial general-service fluorescent lamps and incandescent (and halogen) reflector lamps. The new rules take effect July 14, 2012 and will basically eliminate products with the lowest efficiency and lowest cost. In the case of fluorescent lamps, equivalent-performance products are readily available, such as T8 lamps, and the market is expected to shift to that and other technologies. In the case of incandescent reflector lamps, only a few equivalent-performance products are readily available that comply, such as infrared-coated halogen lamps, and manufacturers are expected to develop new substitutes.

Filed Under: Articles, Rules and Regulations

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