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APEC funding supports international coalition for developing sustainable lighting design best practices

Published: Wed, 06/17/2015
APEC funding supports international coalition for developing sustainable lighting design best practices

With new funding awarded from the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the California Lighting Technology Center, UC Davis will continue to lead an initiative focused on developing lighting strategies designed for use in sustainable building projects. The funding, awarded under the winning proposal titled “Establishing Lighting Best Practices and Educational Programs to Achieve Deep Energy Savings,” will support workshops intended to build a collaborative of researchers committed to the development of sharable lighting best practices that will achieve deep energy savings through retrof

CLTC Hosted University of California Global Climate Leadership Council Meeting

Published: Fri, 02/20/2015
CLTC Hosted University of California Global Climate Leadership Council Meeting

CLTC hosted the University of California Global Climate Leadership Council meeting on February 25.

UC President Janet Napolitano formed the council to advise UC campuses on achieving the ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2025 while providing guidance for furthering other longstanding sustainability goals. The council will offer direction on integrating the carbon neutrality initiative into UC’s teaching, research and public service mission.

CLTC Director Michael Siminovitch and undergraduate student Elaine Swiedler represents UC Davis on the council.

Light and Health: Design Strategies and Technologies

02/12/2015

Presentation to ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter
Presented by Konstantinos Papapmichael, Ph.D

Overview of human light sensing and processing, focusing on well-being and health effects, especially the effects of blue light on circadian rhythms. Lighting strategies and implementation technologies that support human well-being and health, considering key indoor and outdoor applications.

Title 24 Part 6 Essentials – Standards & Technology for Office Lighting

04/22/2015

This course covers the latest  Title 24, Part 6 code requirements for office lighting. Attendees will gain a firm understanding of the new state standards now in effect, and they will be able to ensure lighting in new and remodeled commercial offices is in compliance. The course will also provide an overview of current lighting technologies available to help meet or exceed code requirements.

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

UC Davis, CLTC

633 Pena Drive

Davis, CA 95618

2013 Title 24, Part 6 Lighting for Office Applications Guide

Published: Mon, 02/09/2015
2013 Title 24, Part 6 Lighting for Office Applications Guide

The California Lighting Technology Center’s Lighting for Office Applications Guide is designed to familiarize builders and lighting industry professionals with the office nonresidential portion of California’s 2013 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6).

The guide includes the compliance process and requirements, current lighting technologies, and recommendations for implementing the standards in new construction or renovation projects. It serves as a resource for those involved in constructing, maintaining, or retrofitting California's office buildings.

Office Lighting: Title 24 and Technology Update

02/11/2015

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
SCE Energy Education Center – Irwindale
6090 N. Irwindale Ave.
Irwindale, CA  91702

Instructor: Kelly Cunningham

This intermediate level class is for energy consultants who will learn about identifying key nonresidential building standards and compliance options for new construction, alterations and additions, compliance related documents, and the importance of staying up to date on compliance codes.

This course is worth 7 AIA Learning Units.

Title 24 Part 6 Essentials – Standards & Technology for Office Lighting

04/15/2015

This course covers the latest  Title 24, Part 6 code requirements for office lighting. Attendees will gain a firm understanding of the new state standards now in effect, and they will be able to ensure lighting in new and remodeled commercial offices is in compliance. The course will also provide an overview of current lighting technologies available to help meet or exceed code requirements.

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Pacific Energy Center

851 Howard Street

San Francisco, CA 94103

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