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IES LD+A Research Matters: California's 'Million LED Challenge' Sets an Ambitious Goal

Million LED Challenge
11/14/2018

This year, California demonstrated leadership as the first state in the country to set appliance efficiency regulations for general service lamps that ensure both lighting quality and efficiency.  To build on this leadership and accelerate the adoption of the high-quality, energy efficient LED lamps, in July 2018 the University of California launched a new procurement program known as The Million LED Challenge.  The program supports the UC Office of the President’s Carbon Neutrality Initiative, which commits the UC to emitting net zero greenhouse gases from its buildings and vehicle fleet b

IES LD+A Research Matters: A New R&D Center for Mexico's Lighting Industry

08/15/2018

In the fall of 2017, the Mexican Ministry of Energy awarded funding to the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in collaboration with the University of California Davis to establish a lighting technology and design research center known as the Centro de Tecnología de Iluminación (CTI). This is a multi-year, public-private investment focused on addressing growing climate change concerns through translational research committed to clean energy and sustainability in Mexico.

IES LD+A Research Matters: LiDAR Shows Potential for Increasing Sensor Coverage Area in Outdoor Applications

UCDavis-Mondavi-Institute-Night-Lights
05/14/2018

LiDAR has made the news in recent months as part of various high-profile archeological and geological projects. From discovering Mayan ruins to mapping our coastal seashores, LiDAR is the tool of choice. The technology also plays a critical role in autonomous vehicles, security systems and agriculture. LiDAR, shorthand for Light Detection and Ranging, may also prove useful in common lighting applications including potential use as a long-range occupancy detector to control outdoor lighting.

Integrated Outdoor Lighting Solutions

CLTC evaluates performance and interoperability of an integrated outdoor lighting solution
03/27/2018

The CLTC is providing an environment to test and evaluate an outdoor lighting solution comprised of components from multiple manufacturers. This test program is evaluating technology components from leading lighting manufacturers to evaluate performance and interoperability of smart lighting components from multiple manufacturers.  The solution for this test is comprised of outdoor light fixtures from Leotek, Xitanium SR LED Drivers from Philips Advance, network lighting controls from Silver Spring Networks and a CIMCON lighting controller.

Resources for Today's Lighting Products!

Resources for today's lighting appliances: Understanding California's Title 20 Requirements
02/14/2018

CLTC, in collaboration with the California Energy Commission, hosted an educational webinar on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 10 am.  The webinar materials:

  • Provide an overview of what's new in the Title 20 lighting standards as of January 1, 2018;
  • Point manufacturers to key resources to assist with the product compliance process;
  • Detail the differences in today's lighting products for retailers and consumers; and
  • Link attendees to resources for future reference!

Webinar materials are provided here for your use.

Lighting Appliance Efficiency Regulations: What's New in the Title 20 Code?

Lighting Appliance Efficiency Regulations: What's New in the Title 20 Code?
01/23/2018

The California Energy Commission adopted new standards updating the 2015 Appliance Efficiency Regulations (Title 20) for lighting appliances. Updates will roll out in two tiers with Tier 1 effective January 1, 2018 and Tier 2 effective July 1, 2019. Notably, this update adds standards for small-diameter directional lamps. The updated regulations incorporate elements of lighting product quality for both general service LED lamps and small-diameter directional lamps in addition to the traditional lighting appliance efficiency standards previously included in the regulations.

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