Learn how our community is supporting energy efficiency goals and improving lighting quality across North America.
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The DLC targets energy efficiency and quality by verifying the highest performing lighting products.
Our purpose is to improve lighting quality and save energy for people and the environment.
Lighting for a better future.
Learn how we’re driving energy efficiency and lighting quality in the commercial space across North America.
70%
increase in average efficacy of DLC qualified solid-state lighting products since we began in 2011.
$240 million
total possible annual energy savings if horticultural facilities switch to LED lighting.
49% more
lighting energy savings possible when a networked lighting control system is combined with LED lighting.
22%
greater lifetime savings potential when LEDs and controls are installed as a system.
>54%
increase in fixtures listed on the Hort QPL since the start of 2020 - meaning more product variety and savings.
Policy Development
Lighting evolves. The DLC works to establish LED lighting and controls as the gateway to connected infrastructure, meaning smart buildings and smart cities that can lead the way to net zero carbon emissions.
Addressing Light Pollution
The DLC’s new draft LUNA policy provides a dark sky friendly option for specific categories of outdoor solid-state lighting so that lighting decision makers can identify products that save energy AND minimize sky glow.
Accomplish More with Networked Lighting Controls
Networked lighting controls (NLC) have vast potential for not only energy efficiency and energy management, but for building optimization and functionality. Learn how we can work together to drive adoption of this rapidly evolving technology.
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