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DLC News & Events

Dec 9, 2019 Online, filterable Networked Lighting Controls QPL now available

The DLC's online, filterable Networked Lighting Controls QPL is now available to use and is designed to help you customize your QPL view and select systems that work best for your projects.

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Nov 5, 2019 New Research: C&I Lighting Lifetime and Peak Demand Analysis

Limitations of state efficiency policies routinely result in understated energy savings potential of lighting systems, and particularly advanced lighting control technologies, inadvertently leaving substantial savings on the table, according to a new study released today by the Alliance to Save Energy and the DLC.

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Oct 21, 2019 New DLC Policy: Horticultural Technical Requirements V1.2

The DLC is pleased to release Horticultural Technical Requirements V1.2, effective October 21, 2019. V1.2 makes changes that support horticultural-specific metrics and clear and consistent language for all stakeholders in the horticultural lighting industry.

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Choosing Networked Lighting Control Systems with the DLC Online Tool

December 11, 2019 Available to Download

DLC qualified Networked Lighting Control (NLC) systems can now be chosen more easily, using the DLC online search tool. This webinar will demonstrate how to use the new online filters and views to choose appropriate NLC systems for various types of projects on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 1:00-2:00 pm ET. 

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Why Leave Savings on the Table? C&I Lighting Lifetime and Peak Demand Analysis

November 18, 2019 Available to Download

A new report released by the Alliance to Save Energy and the DLC indicates that state efficiency policies routinely understate energy savings potential of lighting systems, leaving substantial savings on the table. Key recommendations of the report include shifting energy efficiency programs toward incentive strategies that promote LED lighting and networked lighting controls (NLC) as a system, which could increase NLC lifetime savings by 22% and help shave peak demand.

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Second Draft SSL Technical Requirements V5.0 Overview Webinar

October 16, 2019 Available to Download

The Version 5.0 revision to the SSL Technical Requirements is the first of a series of V5 specifications designed to improve the quality of light and connectivity of DLC listed products. Draft 2, and future Technical Requirements releases in the V5 program, will focus on implementing these requirements on a timeline that aligns with industry development cycles and current research. The last 30 minutes of the webinar will be reserved for stakeholder Q+A.

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