Good basic stuff from the State of Ohio
U.S. EPA document that is similar to Stage 1: Green lights. Mostly extended definitions for illumination, light sources, ballasts, & luminaries. Includes selected references & glossary. Fairly technical.
Lighting Upgrade Manual: Federal Participants
U. S. EPA publication for federal Energy Star Buildings participants that explains why and how to keep track of energy savings realized through first-phase lighting upgrades.
Lighting Upgrade Manual: Financial Strategies
U.S. EPA overview of the different ways a facility can pay for lighting upgrades. Also shows various methods for analyzing the financial performance of a project. Very useful stuff.
The Light Guide Series provides basic information about lighting concepts, design, technology and policy issues. The intent is to give users fundamental principles and general background on key lighting topics.
Lighting Upgrade Manual: Lighting Waste Disposal PDF
U.S. EPA important piece about disposing of various types of ballasts & lamps (leaking vs. non-leaking ballasts, etc.). Has charts outlining state regulations. Estimates costs of recycling, incinerating, landfilling, transporting, etc. Although it is good information, a facility disposing of lighting waste may need even more in-depth information.
Lighting Upgrade Manual: Lighting Maintenance
U.S. EPA document on establishing a lighting maintenance plan. Discusses failure rate, group versus spot relamping, fixture cleaning, etc. Shows how to calculate light levels in different scenarios. Goes through an example. Encourages group relamping & fixture cleaning program.
Technical Information
Lighting Upgrade Manual: Upgrading Tenant Spaces PDF
U.S. EPA piece for landlords and tenants of office buildings. Give each party reasons why lighting upgrades can be good for both, regardless of the type of lease. Provides examples of how to structure the deal. Has sample letters (from tenant to landlord & landlord to tenant), and sample lease clauses.
An Introduction to the Energy Star Buildings Program
Exerpted from U.S. EPA's Energy Star Buildings Manual. Explains the benefit of lighting upgrade & having a comprehensive lighting upgrade strategy. Introduces lighting concepts (foot candles, lumens), lighting products. Discusses maintenance & disposal.
Lighting Upgrade Manual: Communicating Green Lights Success
U.S. EPA chapter about a) why one should communicate lighting successes within and outside the company and b) how the Energy Star starter kit can be a resource.
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Daylight Dimming in Retail Facilities PDF
U.S. EPA introduction to the technology, overview of benefits, case study (McDonald's restaurant in CT), and "Will it Work for You" cost analysis. Good illustrations & graphs, poor PDF reproduction.
Daylight Switching in Interior Spaces PDF
U.S. EPA introduction to the technology, overview of benefits, case study (Medical Facility in CA), and "Will it Work for You" cost analysis.
High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Bi-Level Switching PDF
U.S. EPA introduction to the technology, overview of benefits, case study (L. L. Bean Warehouse), and "Will it Work for You" cost analysis.
Improving Commercial Light Levels PDF
U.S. EPA introduction to lighting issues, case study (Mont. Co. Public Library), and graphs showing comparative fluorescent light system performance.
Improving Industrial Lighting PDF
U.S. EPA document which introduces lighting issues, presents a case study (Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group Wireshop), and graphs comparative fluorescent light system performance.
Occupancy Sensor Control in Commercial Office Space PDF
U.S. EPA introduction to the technology, overview of benefits, case study (QDC Property Management) and "Will it Work for You" cost analysis.
Occupancy Sensor Control in Educational Spaces PDF
U.S. EPA document which introduces the technology, provides an overview of benefits, presents a case study (U of Cincinnati) and "Will it Work for You" cost analysis.
Occupancy Sensor Control in Industrial Settings PDF
U.S. EPA document which introduces the technology, provides an overview of benefits, presents a case study (Whitehill Lighting & Supplies) and "Will it Work for You" cost analysis.
Scheduling Controls PDF
U.S. EPA document
Pennsylvania's New Energy Conservation Code PDF
Building Codes Assistance Project document which discusses Pennsylvania's adoption of a "Uniform Construction Code" and how the Code will be implemented and enforced.
BCAP was established in 1994, as a joint initiative of the Alliance to Save Energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, and the Natural Resources Defense Council. Major funding for this website and for BCAP's advocacy and technical assistance work comes from the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Foundation.
In 1988 and 1992, two significant laws were passed that banned the manufacture and distribution of magnetic ballasts and certain fluorescent lamps that had for many years served as a workhorse for commercial lighting applications.
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