My most recent contribution to ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR breaks down the major lighting changes in the 2021 version of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
Codes + Standards
Codes + Standards, Legislation + Regulation
DOE Publishes a Request for Information Pertaining to the Backstop Requirement for General Service Lamps
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published a Federal Register notice re-evaluating its prior determination that the Secretary of Energy was not required to implement the statutory backstop requirement for general service lamps (GSLs).
DOE Issues Preliminary Determination of Energy Savings for Residential Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced its preliminary determination of energy savings for the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), preliminarily affirming that the updated code will increase energy efficiency in residential buildings.
DOE Announces Energy Codes Conference
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Building Energy Codes Program recently announced the 2021 National Energy Codes Conference will take place July 20-22, 2021. This year’s conference will be presented in a virtual forum and free to for all to attend.
DLC Develops Draft Policy for Night Lighting
The DesignLights Consortium recently introduced the first draft of Light Usage for Night Applications (LUNA), which establishes performance thresholds for specific categories of outdoor lighting in order to minimize light pollution and energy consumption, provide appropriate visibility for people, and limit negative impacts to the environment.
DOE Issues Preliminary Determination of Energy Savings for Commercial Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced its preliminary determination of energy savings for ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019, preliminarily affirming that the updated code will increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings.
NEMA Publishes New Standard for LED Replacement Lamps
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently published NEMA LL 10-2020 Replacing HID Lamps with LED Lamps: Light Output Equivalency Claims. This new Standard assists manufacturers in preparing HID equivalency claims for LED products replacing HID lamps.
DesignLights Consortium Releases Second Draft of Update to Technical Requirements for Horticultural Lighting
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) recently released the second draft of updated Technical Requirements for Horticultural Lighting (Version 2.1). Scheduled to take effect on July 1, the proposed changes would establish Qualified Products List (QPL) eligibility for three additional product types. Comments on the proposal are due by April 9.
DLC Delists Solid-State Lighting Products Non-Compliant with V5.0 Technical Requirements
On February 28, the DesignLights Consortium delisted all products that have not been updated to comply with newer solid-state lighting performance standards from its Qualified Products List (QPL).
CLTC Publishes Education Videos for California Title 24
The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) recently released new videos introducing California’s 2019 Title 24, Part 6 lighting requirements.
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