Lighting Design Lab technology experts and thought leaders, along with our colleagues and partners, has leveraged resources to help you access technical information and link you to programs that will enhance your projects and support your business.

Networked Lighting Controls

Learning Guides developed by Lighting Design Lab and Better Bricks.

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Learning Guides

Communicating the Value Proposition

This guide will help simplify and clarify your value proposition by outlining distinct stakeholder groups and detailing what matters to them.
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Control Tech Terms

This guide outlines key terms and concepts you need to know in order to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.
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Emerging Technology Trends

This guide outlines emerging technology trends you should be aware of, so you are well positioned to meet new demands from customers.
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Networked Lighting Controls in Healthcare Facilities

This guide highlights key concepts and design considerations best addressed with networked lighting controls systems.
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NLC in Healthcare Facilities

Networked Lighting Controls in K-12 Schools

This guide outlines key concepts and design considerations best addressed with networked lighting control systems.
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NLC in K-12 Schools

Networked Lighting Controls in Warehouses

This guide highlights key concepts and design considerations best addressed with NLC systems.
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Primary Control Strategies

This guide outlines three of the most important control strategies which should be considered for all lighting projects.
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Sequence of Operations

This guide outlines three different methods of documenting the SOO and describes the pros and cons of each approach.
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Wall Station Interfaces

This guide outlines key considerations every lighting professional should review when selecting and programming wall station interfaces.
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Wireless Controls in Lighting

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Wireless Controls in Lighting
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Heat Pump Water Heating

Water heating with traditional technologies uses a lot of energy. Learn how to improve efficiency by tapping into our heat pump water heater guides, virtual tours, and videos. 

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Heat Pump Water Heating

Interactive Tour

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Building Electrification

Over one-third of Seattle’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions come from its buildings. We’ll include resources here that will help advance market adoption of electrification technologies for our buildings to reduce GHG.

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Building Electrification

Case Study: Washington State Department of Services for the Blind

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Lab Webinar Recordings

Visit our page dedicated to recordings of our courses! 

www.lightingdesignlab.com/course-recordings-and-handouts

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Handouts & Recordings

This Year's Webinars

Find our most recent webinars here.
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Webinars from 2021

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LLLC

In 2019, LDL focused efforts with both utility stakeholders and industry partners to promote knowledge and drive alignment specific to networked lighting controls. The following resources are a direct result of this initiative and were developed with input from subject matter experts inside and outside LDL.

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LLLC Videos

Daylight Harvesting

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Full Video

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Occupancy Sensors

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Task Tuning

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Tenant Improvements

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Ductless Heat Pumps

As homes and small businesses look for ways to minimize their carbon footprint, electric ductless heat pumps are a great option. The following guides will help you get started.

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Residential resources

Basic Concepts Used in Calculating Heating and Cooling Requirements

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Buyers Guide

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Choosing an Installer

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DHP FAQ

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Getting More Savings from DHPs

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Heating Comparison Chart

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Homeowner's Guide

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How to Analyze a Bid - Residential

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How to Install a DHP in Cold Climates

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Sizing and Selection

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Transportation Electrification

Transportation Electrification

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Transportation Electrification

City Light Fleet Electrification and Charging Solutions Program Flyer

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Lighting Guides

A great resource for design considerations, controls strategies, and energy code information to aid in the success of your project.

 

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Guides

Campus Illumination - University of Washington

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Classroom T8 Direct/Indirect

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Classroom T8 Lensed Recessed

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Classroom T8 Lensed Recessed

Footcandle Lighting Guide

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Footcandle Lighting Guide

Gas Station LED Retrofit

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Gas Station Lighting Guide

Green Home Lighting Residential Brochure

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Green Home Lighting Residential Brochure

Gymnasium LED K-12 - NEW!

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Large Volume Space LED High Bay

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Large Volume Space LED High Bay

LED Linear Retrofit Kit - NEW!

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Lighting Controls Technology

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Lighting Controls Technology

Lighting Retrofits Guide – Energy Audits

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Lighting Retrofits Guide – Energy Audits

Lighting Retrofits Guide – Industrial

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Lighting Retrofits Guide – Industrial

Lighting Retrofits Guide – Retail

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Luminaire Level Lighting Controls - NEW!

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Networked Lighting Controls

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Lighting Layout Guide Series - Networked Lighting Controls

Open Office LED Retrofit Kit - NEW!

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Open Office LED Troffer - NEW!

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Open Office T8 Lensed

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Open Office T8 Lensed

Open Office T8 Pendant Direct/Indirect

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Open Office T8 Pendant Direct & Indirect

Open Office T8 Retrofit Kit

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Open Office T8 Retrofit Kit

Open Warehouse Daylight Controls

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Open Warehouse Daylight Controls

Open Warehouse T5 High Output Fluorescent

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Open Warehouse T5 High Output Fluorescent

Open Warehouse T8 High Performance Fluorescent

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Open Warehouse T8 High Performance Fluorescent

Parking Garage Controls - NEW!

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Parking Garage LED Retrofit

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Parking Garage LED Retrofit

Parking Lot (Small) LED Luminaire Replacement

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Small Parking Lot LED Luminaire Replacement

Private Office LED 2x4 Troffer - NEW!

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Retail Displays LED Retrofit

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Retail Displays LED Retrofit

Retail Refrigerator Cases LED Retrofit

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Retail Refrigerator Cases LED Retrofit

Small Retail Displays LED Lensed Recessed

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Small Retail Displays LED Lensed Recessed

Trade Ally Field Guide 2016 FINAL

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Warehouse Controls - NEW!

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Warehouse LED High Bay - NEW!

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Warehouse T5 High Output Fluorescent

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Warehouse T5 High Output Fluorescent

Warehouse T8 High Performance Fluorescent

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Continuing Ed Credits

Ensure your knowledge and professional designations remain current. Definitions, requirement overviews, and links to accrediting organizations.

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Accrediting Organizations

AEE (Association of Energy Engineers)

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AIA (American Institute of Architects)

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Labor & Industries (WA) Continuing Education- Electrical

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NCQLP (National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professions)

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NEEC - Building Operator Certification (BOC)

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Lighting & Energy Organizations

Staying connected with industry experts from all over the world is vital to the collaborative sharing of information and learning about evolving lighting trends and emerging technologies.

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Member Associations

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

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Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) - Columbia River

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Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) - Northwest

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Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)

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Int'l Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO)

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National Association of Electrical Distributors

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National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD)

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Northwest Lighting Network

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Oregon - IES

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Puget Sound - IES

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Vancouver, British Columbia - IES

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Lighting Associations

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

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American Lighting Association (ALA)

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Electric League of Pacific NW

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International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD)

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NCQLP (The LC Certifying Organization)

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NEMA -- Assoc. Electrical Equipment, Medical Imaging Manufacturers

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Energy Conservation Organizations

2030 Districts

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Alliance to Save Energy

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Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE)

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Efficiency Forward

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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)

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The DesignLights Consortium

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Trade Ally Network Northwest

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Incentive Programs

Resources to help your business take advantage of pathways to money savings and energy conservation.

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Northwest Utility Programs

BC Hydro - Incentives

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Energy Trust of Oregon - Incentives

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Idaho Power - Savings

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Pacific Power – Washington

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Pacific Power – Washington wattsmart Business Vendor network (for trade allies)

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Portland General Electric - Savings

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Puget Sound Energy - Contractor Alliance Network (CAN)

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Puget Sound Energy - Incentives

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Seattle City Light - Business Services

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Snohomish PUD - Business Support

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Tacoma Power - Rebate Program

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Tacoma Power - Trade Ally Resource Center

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Energy Codes

The potential to save energy costs are a critical parameter for every project. This section links you to northwest regional commercial energy codes for Washington state, Seattle, Oregon, Idaho & Montana-IECC, and British Columbia, Canada.

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Energy Code & Standards Resources

British Columbia - Energy Step Code

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International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2021

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Oregon Energy Efficiency Specialty Code (OEESC) 2014

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Seattle Commercial Energy Code 2015 (FINAL DRAFT)

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Washington State Commercial Energy Code 2015

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Standards

Dept. of Energy - United States

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Government Programs

Better Buildings Initiative

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Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)

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Dept. of Energy - Solid State Lighting Program

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Energy Efficiency and Commercial Buildings - U.S. DOE

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Energy Star

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LED Lighting Facts

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Articles

We write and issue a number of articles and summations that introduce you to new ways of looking at lighting technology.

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Articles - Applications

The Power of Lighting Power Density

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Tips for Lighting Large Spaces

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Articles - Conference Wrap-Ups

Association of Energy Service Professionals (AESP) Annual Conference Review

John Wilson recaps his time at the 2020 AESP Annual Conference
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Strategies in Light Conference 2020

Eric Strandberg summarizes his experience at Strategies in Light 2020
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US DOE Lighting R&D Conference Recap

Shaun Darragh summarizes the 2020 US DOE Lighting R&D Conference
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Articles - Lighting Controls

Commissioning Lighting Control Systems

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Exterior Networked Lighting Controls and Smart City Futures- Current State of the Art

When someone says, “We’re doing Smart Lighting for our city,” you might need a little more information to know just what they are talking about.
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Introduction to Occupancy Sensors

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Lighting Controls Fact Sheet

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Lighting Controls Comparison Chart

Articles - Lighting Fundamentals

10 Steps to Better Light Quality

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Color Rendering

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Color Temperature

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Dim and Dimmer

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Green Home Lighting Guide

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Should I Turn Off Fluorescent Lights When Leaving a Room?

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Articles - Lighting Maintenance

Lighting Commissioning

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Articles - Lighting Productivity

Accent Lighting and Contrast Ratios

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Lighting & Productivity

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Articles - Lighting Technology

Battery Powered Lighting

Historically, lighting used a lot of power and the batteries were impractical for all but the most specialized applications. Today’s modern LED lights use just a fraction of the power that older lights used, and the battery technology has improved markedly.
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Introduction to LEDs

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Track Lighting

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Tunable White LED Lighting-The Next Gen

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Research & Product Evaluation

We're connecting you with some of the industry’s best in research and product evaluation. Keeping pace with technologies and energy saving applications can only be done with the help of those who seek to understand the science of it all.

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Research

California Lighting Technology Center

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Human Centric Lighting Society

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Integrated Design Lab (IDL)

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Lighting Research Center at RPI

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Lighting Research Group - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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National Lighting Bureau

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NLC Configuration Tool Findings

In 2019, LDL identified the NLC user experience as a key obstacle to market acceptance.
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NLC Configuration Tool Findings
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NLC Wall Station User Experience Survey & Findings

Despite product availability, incentives from utilities, training, and a host of non-energy related benefits, NLC systems are not being adopted and installed in the existing buildings as expected.
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NLC Wall Station User Experience & Survey Findings
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Outdoor Lighting for Maximizing Perceptions of Safety & Security

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

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Rocky Mountain Institute

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Newsletter Archive

A place for a historical look back and reference tools.

 

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Archives

2018 Fall Newsletter

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Fall 2010 Newsletter

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Fall 2010 Newsletter

Fall 2011 Newsletter

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Fall 2011 Newsletter

Fall 2012 Newsletter

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Fall 2012 Newsletter

Fall 2013 Newsletter

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Fall 2013 Newsletter

Fall 2014 Newsletter

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LED Successes - Are You Sitting Down?

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Power Factor: the Straight Shot

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Spring 2009 Newsletter

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Spring 2009 Newsletter

Spring 2011 Newsletter

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Spring 2011 Newsletter

Spring 2012 Newsletter

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Spring 2012 Newsletter

Spring 2013 Newsletter

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Spring 2013 Newsletter

Spring 2014 Newsletter

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Spring 2014 Newsletter

Spring 2018 Newsletter

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Presentations

Advanced Lighting Controls Workshop

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