Quick Links: Featured Projects PIER Program Research and Development System Sustainability in the Booth More Information The California Energy Commission's PIER Program and CLTC attended LIGHTFAIR 2008 in Las Vegas to highlight the successes of the PIER partnership model and individual PIER projects. The California Energy Commission’s PIER Program (Booth #1381) was a featured booth in the Daylighting Pavilion near the Daylighting Lounge and the LightFair Innovation Awards (LIA) Gallery.

Congratulations to the CEC PIER Program and the Arichitectural Energy Corporation for winning two LFI Innovation Awards and the highest honor, Most Innovative Product of the Year, with SPOT Version 4.0 Software. The sensor placement and optimization tool beat 183 other entries to win the coveted award. SPOT Version 4.0 was highlighted as one of the CEC's educational projects in the PIER booth.

FEATURED PROJECTS:

PIER PROGRAM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM:

The PIER partnership model focuses on finding market-based solutions with manufacturers, building partnerships for demonstrations, integrating feedback for product improvement, and creating a rapid, economic path to market. To view a system graphic of the PIER system, click here.

SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BOOTH:

• BANNERS: All banners in our booth are made of BIOflex, a non-toxic environmentally friendly material and the first biodegradable PVC banner material
• BROCHURES: Brochures and other print materials with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label are printed on certified paper that comes from well-managed forests, controlled sources, and recycled wood or fiber
• MODULAR FLOOR PLAN: The display furniture was specifically chosen to accommodate a modular design. The booth has been constructed with interchangeable units that allows for flexibility and variety depending on future display needs

MORE INFORMATION:

• Cooper Lighting
• Full Spectrum Solutions
• Lighting For Tomorrow
• Lightolier
• Solatube International
• The Watt Stopper / Legrand