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DLC News & Events

Feb 5, 2019 New DLC Draft Policy: Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V4.0

The DLC is pleased to release the first draft of Networked Lighting Controls (NLC) Technical Requirements V4.0 for public comment through the stakeholder input process. V4.0 focuses on strengthening the value of NLC technology while addressing important issues for market acceptance, such as cybersecurity, energy monitoring, and interoperability.

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Jan 29, 2019 First Draft of New DLC Performance Standards (V5.0) for Commercial LED Lighting Published

Solid-State Lighting Technical Requirements V5.0 will maintain focus on energy efficiency, while stressing importance of “quality of light” for human health and well-being.
 

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Jan 23, 2019 UPDATED Efficiency Member Incentive Program Summaries

The Efficiency Member Incentive Program Summaries document has expanded! In addition to outlining SSL incentive program information, it now includes our Member Utilities' Networked Lighting Controls program information. 

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First Draft NLC Technical Requirements V4.0 Overview Webinar

February 19, 2019 Available to Download

The DLC Networked Lighting Controls Technical Requirements V4.0 revision continues to raise the bar for listed systems with multiyear plans for cybersecurity, energy monitoring, and interoperability.  Join this webinar for an overview of the purpose behind NLC V4.0 and a review of the first draft requirements. 

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First Draft SSL Technical Requirements V5.0 Overview Webinar

February 13, 2019 Available to Download

DLC Solid-State Lighting Technical Requirements V5.0 will continue to accelerate broad scale energy savings by improving the quality of light and controllability of DLC listed products. V5.0 expands the benefits of LED lighting by encouraging the development of products that keep the customer in mind. Join this webinar for an overview of the purpose behind V5.0 and a review of the first draft requirements. 

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Technical Requirements V4.4: DC/PoE, Field-Adjustable Light Output & Distribution Webinar

October 04, 2018 Available to Download

On October 1, the DLC released Technical Requirements V4.4, which includes requirements for qualifying DC and PoE products and products with field-adjustable light output. This webinar provides an overview of the above policies, as well as a review of the DLC draft policy for field-adjustable light distribution, currently in its second-round comment period.

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