DesignLights Consortium: Industry Reports and Research Solutions

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DesignLights Consortium: Industry Reports and Research Solutions

NLC-HVAC Integration Toolkit

The NLC-HVAC Integration Toolkit offers a comprehensive resource for energy efficiency programs, integrators, and market actors to identify, pursue, and implement successful integration projects. By providing a decision tree, a handbook, case studies, and templates, this toolkit sets projects up for success by enabling users to make informed decisions and implement best practices.

Excerpt – Pathways to Connected Lighting

The excerpt from the playbook, 'Pathways to Connected Lighting,' assists energy efficiency programs in achieving target savings goals through NLC and HVAC integration with lighting controls. It offers insights into the playbook's contents, guides users on assessing their programs, and provides strategies to enhance savings through connected lighting solutions.

Memo: Clarifications to the 2020 Report

This memo clarifies and elaborates on key points presented in the 2020 report, 'Energy Savings from Networked Lighting Control (NLC) Systems With and Without LLLC.' It highlights control savings factors, discusses the influence of system setup and optimization on savings, and emphasizes the importance of high-end trim and other control strategies for maximizing energy savings.

Expedited Horticultural Lighting Applications

With expedited horticultural lighting application reviews, the DLC offers a time-sensitive option for applicants. This resource outlines policies, review timeframes, fees, and the application process for expediting horticultural lighting applications, providing users with a streamlined pathway to gain approvals efficiently.

Seven Strategies to Minimize Negative Impacts of Outdoor Light at Night

For energy efficiency professionals interested in reducing light pollution and enhancing energy efficiency, this resource offers seven strategies to minimize negative impacts of outdoor light at night. It goes beyond product requirements, providing high-level application strategies for using outdoor lighting optimally.

Application Guidance for LUNA V1.0

This technical resource offers detailed information on common misunderstandings of the LUNA Technical Requirements. It guides users on ensuring a complete LUNA application by emphasizing specific items on the application form, helping applicants navigate the process effectively to meet requirements and expedite reviews.

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Enhancing Lighting Industry Sustainability with DLC Workplan Timeline

The Policy Development Process

The DLC Workplan Timeline provides insight into ongoing initiatives, allowing stakeholders to engage with the policy development process. By providing continuous updates, the timeline encourages feedback from members and industry professionals, ensuring that policies meet the evolving needs of the lighting market.

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Qualified Level 2 (Formerly Family Grouping) Product Submission Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria for Level 2 Applications

To qualify for a Level 2 application, a group of products must meet specific criteria. The family group should consist of a single LED package/module/array or a standardized set of LED packages/modules/arrays. The fixture must showcase scalability or modular use of identical LED components across electronics, optics, heat sinking, and other relevant features. While certain design parameters can vary, they should not impact performance significantly. Multiple driver variations and LED drive currents are permissible within a family group. The physical housing and assembly of products in the family must share identical material, construction, and shape with differing dimensions in sub-groups where applicable.

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LUNA Program: Addressing Light Pollution and Energy Efficiency

Introduction to LUNA Program

The DLC's LUNA requirements prioritize the use of high-quality outdoor lighting to minimize light pollution, ensure appropriate visibility, and reduce negative environmental impacts. This program not only benefits the outdoor environment but also enables significant energy savings by utilizing the correct type and amount of light.

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Enhancing Solid-State Lighting with Product Images Submission

Product Image Submission Policy Overview

The DLC accepts and showcases product images on the Solid-State Lighting Qualified Products List (SSL QPL). The policy outlines the file requirements and style guidelines for these images, aiding energy efficiency programs in verifying product eligibility for rebates. While not mandatory for qualification, product images facilitate cross-referencing of product specification sheets with QPL listings.

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Efficient Guide: How to Save and Download Searches from the DLC QPL

Introduction to Saving Search Criteria

Understanding how to save search criteria on the DesignLights Consortium (DLC) Qualified Products List (QPL) can streamline your search process and facilitate easy access to relevant information. By following simple steps, users can save specific search parameters for future reference.

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