J Paul Guyer

An Introduction to Energy Efficiency Lighting Upgrades for Buildings J Paul Guyer

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for electrical engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and building managers interested in design and construction of building upgrades to improve the energy efficiency of lighting systems while maintaining or improving illumination quality. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. THE IMPORTANCE OF LIGHT, 3. A WHOLE-SYSTEM APPROACH, 4. LIGHTING DESIGN, 5. USE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCES, 6. USE EFFICIENT LUMINAIRES, 7. AUTOMATICALLY CONTROL LIGHTING, 8. DIMMING CONTROLS, 9. COMMISSIONING ENSURES THE BENEFITS OF LIGHTING CONTROLS, 10. BUILD IN AN OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, 11. SUMMARY, 12. BIBLIOGRAPHY.