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ANNOUNCEMENT:

The California Lighting Technology Center announces a job opening for Director of Engineering.

The California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) is currently posting a job for a Director of Engineering to oversee the scope of ongoing engineering research and development activities, direct a team of talented and energetic engineers on a range of research and development projects, and manage day-to-day use of photometric and experimental facilities at CLTC.

CLTC is going through a period of growth with a wide range of development projects directed at commercialization of new energy efficient lighting systems and products with its utility and industrial partners.

For more information about this opportunity (listed as Principal Development Engineer), please click here.

Berkeley Lamp II Product Launch

California Lighting Technology Center and Full Spectrum Solutions would like to announce the Berkeley Lamp II Product Launch at CLTC on Tuesday, April 22 from 11 am to 1 pm.

The Berkeley Lamp II has been developed based on the success of the original Berkeley Lamp, but engineered with improved optics, performance, and reliability. The Berkeley Lamp II combines task and ambient lighting all under one shade.

To experience this quality lighting and to learn more about the new Berkeley Lamp II, please join us at this event. Please RSVP to Melissa Blevins by phone at (530)754-7520, or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For more information about the Berkeley Lamp II, visit the CLTC Projects Page here.

The Berkeley Lamp II is now available. Please visit the Berkeley Lamp II website at http://www.berkeleylamp.com.

PIER and CLTC are going to LIGHTFAIR 2008

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The California Energy Commission’s Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program will highlight the successes of the PIER partnership model at LightFair 2008 in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to see the progression of many successful PIER technologies. The California Energy Commission’s PIER Program (Booth #1381) is a featured booth in the Daylighting Pavilion near the Daylighting Lounge and the LightFair Innovation Awards (LIA) Gallery.

The booth will showcase the four stages of a PIER project - research & development, demonstration, marketplace connections, and education & training - and will feature successful projects within each phase.

CLTC has a limited number of LightFair VIP passes available. These passes will allow free Exhibit Hall admission. If you are interested in attending LightFair, please request a VIP pass by contacting Melissa Blevins at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or (530) 754-7520. Passes must be registered by May 2nd.

For more information about LightFair, visit http://www.lightfair.com.

View our latest "Lighting Link" Newsletter for more information about LightFair and how you can enter to win one of four Personal Lighting Systems by Finelite.

Special thanks to the LightFair 2008 California Energy Commission PIER booth sponsors:

UC Davis Licenses Daylight Harvesting Technologies


CLTC engineer adjusting Simplified Daylight Harvesting System at CLTC		CLTC Simplified Daylight Harvesting Laboratory

The University of California, Davis, has signed co-exclusive license agreements with Watt Stopper/Legrand and Axis Technologies to commercialize daylight harvesting system inventions developed by CLTC. Daylight harvesting systems automatically dim or switch electric lights depending on daylight availability, offering reduced costs and significant energy savings. The licensed inventions include advances in three areas: Automatic, continuous calibration to match geometry and reflectance of surfaces in the space. Use of two or more sensors to increase reliability of determining daylight level changes in the space. Customization of the angular sensitivity of photo sensors to best match electric lighting sources and spaces. CLTC was awarded IES Progress Awards for the Simplified Daylight Harvesting System in 2007. The Simplified Daylight Harvesting System was also featured in "Research Matters" in the April 2008 issue of LD+A. View the UC Davis News and Information article, "Daylight Harvesting Technologies Licensed." Visit our projects page for more information about CLTC's Simplified Daylight Harvesting System.

ANNOUNCING:

The Don Aumann Memorial Lectureship in Lighting Technology

Don Aumann: 1959 - 2007

To make a contribution to the Don Aumann Memorial Lectureship in Lighting Efficiency, please view the PDF of the flyer here.

For information on the UC Davis Foundation, contact Debbie Wilson at 530-757-5784 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
To nominate a speaker for the Don Aumann Memorial Lectureship in Lighting Efficiency, contact Professor Michael Siminovitch at 530-754-7616 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

California Lighting Technology Center commemorates the one year anniversary of the passing of its dear friend and colleague, Don Aumann, with the introduction of the Don Aumann Lectureship in Lighting Efficiency.

Don was an outstanding advocate of lighting energy efficiency, which he promoted through dialogue and exchange of ideas. Don was the CLTC Program Director and a key contributor to CLTC's establishment and growth. CLTC, in association with its affiliates and partners, has established the Don Aumann Memorial Lectureship in Lighting Efficiency at UC Davis.

The lectureship is graciously supported by many from the lighting energy efficiency community who appreciated Don's commitment, contributions, and enthusiasm. The lectureship will be initiated this fall. More information will be announced later this summer.

DES 136B Designing with Light




DES 136B Designing with Light: Development and Fabrication

"DES 136B: Designing with Light" is a studio course in the Design Department at UC Davis taught by Professor Michael Siminovitch, director the California Lighting Technology Center. Classes are held twice a week at CLTC. Students in the class have the opportunity to explore theoretical concepts in lighting technology and design. The goal of this exploration is to design, develop, and prototype a fully working LED based lighting fixture. The course has been generously sponsored by Samsung. To view the student gallery, click here.

Osram Sylvania Lighting Essentials Class at CLTC


Osram Sylvania Lighting Essentials class at CLTC

Osram Sylvania, held two Lighting Essentials classes at CLTC over the past couple of weeks. The class covered topics such as fundamentals of light, lamp and ballast technologies, system operating characteristics, and basic lighting applications. Osram Sylvania offers classes through their LIGHTPOINT program in an effort to further lighting education in the lighting community. For more information about the classes offered by Osram Sylvania, visit their website.

The California Energy Commission Continues to Fund Energy Efficient Lighting Research

Lighting California's Future (LCF) is a $3.7 million California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program focused on research, development and demonstration of energy efficient lighting technologies for buildings.

The program, managed by Architectural Energy Corporation, features nine technical projects and a cross-cutting market connection project. CLTC is participating in eight of the LCF technical projects. The $3.7 million includes $1.2 million in match funds from lighting and daylighting manufacturers.

The goal of LCF is to meet California's growing needs for energy efficiency and demand response by creating and introducing energy-efficient, advanced lighting technologies in 2008 and 2009. Earlier this year, CLTC has launched all nine of the "Lighting California's Future" projects:

Improved Daylight Performance of Tubular Daylighting Devices
Cost-Effective Demand Response (CEDR)
Integration of Electric Lighting Controls with Utility DR Signals
Retrofit Integrated Classroom Lighting System
Wireless Integrated Photosensor and Motion Sensor (WIPAM) Lighting Control System
Advanced LED Downlighting Systems
Novel LED Downlights
Smart LED Lighting in Residential Fans
Program-wide Market Connections

The Lighting Portal

Check out The Lighting Portal, one of the newest projects funded by the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program of the California Energy Commission and developed by the California Lighting Technology Center. The site is intended to publicize current issues and projects related to the lighting industry, primarily in California, eventually nation-wide.

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