From their website: Established in 1906, the Illuminating Engineering Society is the recognized technical and educational authority on illumination. Our mission is to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. We provide a variety of professional development, publications, networking and educational … Read more
Topic: Energy Efficiency
Strategies, tools, and training for reducing energy consumption across commercial and residential buildings.
Visit the US Department of Energy’s Solid State Lighting Program page. Information about the L-Prize and current research.
Design Intent – The Ongoing Importance of Commissioning Lighting Control Systems When we discuss commissioning in the lighting industry, what most of us meant (for too long) was initial system startup and programming. The long overdue adoption of true third-party commissioning and verification of lighting control systems requires both precision of language and an industry … Read more
Link to Seattle Office of Sustainability, PDF of a case study of an energy efficiency and electrification retrofit About the project Address: 3411 S Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98118 Size: 23,200 sq. ft., two-story building Original Construction: 1962 Projected Energy Savings: Up to 70% annually Projected Direct Emissions Reduction: 72 MT/CO2e annually Projected Utility Cost … Read more
How REI saw it… The Challenge REI, a national retailer based in the northwest, wants to implement the next generation of LED-based accent lighting to improve the visual quality of its merchandise throughout its retail stores. The Target One of REI’s objectives is to ensure a memorable in-store experience for customers, and improve the lighting … Read more
