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CLTC's mission is to stimulate, facilitate and accelerate the development and commercialization of energy efficient lighting and daylighting technologies. This is accomplished through facilitating technology development and demonstrations, as well as offering outreach and education activities in partnership with utilities, lighting manufacturers, end users, builders, designers, researchers, academicians and governmental agencies.

The concept of the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) was developed through a collaborative effort between the California Energy Commission, the US Department of Energy and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association to advance energy efficient lighting and daylighting technologies. CLTC was established in 2003 at the University of California, Davis.

The facility includes full-scale lighting and daylighting application laboratories for the development and demonstration of next-generation, emerging lighting and daylighting technologies. Comprehensive in-house and outreach training programs are being developed in cooperation with industry and utility groups to complement demonstration and application labs.

As a demonstration and education facility, CLTC helps in establishing key market connections by providing practitioners the hands-on opportunity to learn about energy efficient lighting technologies and lighting design approaches. Furthermore, CLTC coordinates outreach and support efforts with existing utility-based energy centers, offering touring exhibits, demonstration materials, and technical assistance in the adoption of emerging technologies.

For more information, download the CLTC overview brochure.
   

 

 

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Press Release: Berkeley Lamp II Wins Design Journal’s 2009 ADEX Award
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Video: History of CFL Presentation at Roots of Energy Efficiency Forum
On April 17, CLTC Director Michael Siminovitch gave a presentation on the history of the CFL at the Roots of Energy Efficiency Forum.