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DLC Controls Summit 2023
Unlocking the Potential of Networked Lighting Controls
September 26 and 27, 2023
Detroit, MI
Join us in Detroit on September 26 and 27 for the 2023 DLC Controls Summit, “Unlocking the Potential of Networked Lighting Controls.” Networked Lighting Controls (NLCs) can boost energy savings 49% on average compared with savings possible through LEDs alone. Despite this high potential, NLCs have achieved less than 1% market penetration. We’re all well aware of the challenges: Lack of incentives, complex system architecture, low interoperability, and an absence of education and sales training to name a few. During this summit, you’ll mingle with like-minded market influencers to hatch a plan to escape the cycle of frustration.
Everyone is focused on the puzzle piece in front of them, but to solve the problem we need to work together. Sharing proven strategies and lessons learned will get us on the road to adoption for greater savings, demand controls, and a grid enabled future. Our combined expertise holds the key to leveraging today’s technology and unlocking the solution not just for tomorrow, but the strategy for the next decade.
Who Should Attend
The DLC Controls Summit is an opportunity for professionals who design, promote, install, and incentivize lighting controls to network, learn, and collaborate on ways to break down the barriers plaguing lighting controls in commercial buildings of all sizes.
Click on the group below to see why you should attend this event.
DLC Members, Utility Energy Efficiency Program Staff, and Program Implementers
- As decarbonization strategies are prioritized, the role of energy efficiency measures becomes increasingly important to make electrification viable. Cracking the code of NLC adoption can unlock 49% additional savings in commercial lighting projects and allow you to continue to claim lighting savings for years to come.
Lighting Controls Manufacturers & Representatives
- The opportunity to address an underserved market exists, and this is your chance to collaborate with other segments of the industry and bring back insights to inform your next round of product development. What challenges do they face and which product features might increase adoption? The conversations and your feedback will inform the DLC’s next round of technical requirements.
Lighting Controls Installers and Other Trade Allies
- You’re tasked with decoding both program requirements and product manuals while trying to meet customer expectations. Your experiences will help us uncover insights to improve both programs and products and clear the path to smooth, successful installations in an untapped market.
Decarbonization Advocates
- Explore how NLCs can form the backbone of grid-enabled solutions. Lighting controls don’t only provide energy savings, but can also open up non-energy benefits like productivity gains, safety and security enhancements, and extended product lifecycles. Your input on the role that codes and standards play in commercial buildings will launch the next iteration of our electrical grid.
Agenda
Download the agenda below. Please note the agenda is subject to change up until the event date.
Registration
Registration:
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations received by September 5, 2023, will receive a refund, minus a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received after September 6, 2023, and no shows will not receive a refund.
Accommodations
Hotel:
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance Drive, Detroit, MI 48243
Reservation Link
Due to the proximity of the DLC event date the discounted group rate is no longer available. If you would like to see if there are other options, please call the reservation center at 800-352-0831.
Airport and Transportation
Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, usually called Detroit Metro Airport, Detroit Metro, Metro Airport, or simply DTW is the main airport hub.
Transportation Options
For transportation options and cost to/from the hotel please refer to this link.
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