Keywords

China, Green Lights, energy growth, national programme, electricity consumption growth, growth rate, China Green Lights, savings target, improved quality of lighting products

Abstract

This paper surveys current lighting design programs aimed towards energy efficiency in commercial buildings in the US. There is evidence that much of the US market has been transformed toward more efficient linear lamps and ballasts, but there is great potential for further reductions in more efficient and effective lighting design and controls.

Lighting is a significant energy use that affects health, safety, and productivity in commercial and industrial built environments. Energy-efficient lighting practices must consider both technologies and design issues. Recently in the US, energy efficiency programs have recognized this and have been embracing design quality issues in conjunction with technologies. Several utilities and other public benefits providers in the US offer programs. As these programs grow, the need to benchmark, evaluate, and value both the energy and non-energy benefits of lighting design also grows.

Paper

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Panels of the conference

Session 3. Public lighting: 1

Session 4. Lighting programmes around the world: 1

Session 5. Public lighting: 2

Session 6. Human factors and evaluation

Session 7. Efficient domestic lighting: design and marketing

Session 8. Implementing quality and efficiency

Session 9. GEF/IFC Efficient Lighting Initiative (ELI)

Session 10. Lighting programmes around the world: 2

Session 11. Quality and efficiency applications

Session 12. Standards and technology

Session 13. Lighting and energy demand

Session 14. Dynamic lighting. Electric and daylight

Session 15. Wrap-up Plenary session

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