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Integrating Lighting Control and Energy Management Systems

I recently wrote an article for the April issue of Electrical Contractor, about some aspects of integrating lighting control and energy management systems.

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This is a hot topic because codes now require automatic shutoff of lighting and demand response is going to grow in importance in the future, but EMS traditionally has not done a very good job integrating lighting control, particularly higher-end features such as architectural dimming.

The article features interviews with Synergy Lighting Controls and Square D, and describes the process of and various options for integration.

Click here to read the article.

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Craig DiLouie
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