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Media Center: About the DLC

The DLC is a non-profit organization improving energy efficiency, lighting quality, and the human experience in the built environment. We collaborate with utilities, energy efficiency programs, manufacturers, lighting designers, building owners, and government entities to create rigorous criteria for lighting performance that keeps up with the pace of technology. Together, we’re creating solutions for a better future with better lighting.

Our mission is to achieve energy optimization by enabling controllability with a focus on quality, people, and the environment. The DLC’s many initiatives include three Qualified Products Lists for energy efficient lighting technology: Solid-State Lighting, Networked Lighting Controls (NLC), and Horticultural Lighting. We also offer an extensive library of resources, research, and tools that help accelerate the adoption of energy efficient, quality lighting solutions.

Guidance for Using Allowances

This resource provides examples of the testing required to qualify products to the SSL QPL using efficacy allowances, and explains how those allowances may affect the product’s QPL listing.

Application Guidance for LUNA V1.0

This resource explains common misunderstandings of the LUNA Technical Requirements that impact application review and timing and provides information about specific items to pay particular attention to on the application form.

LUNA V1.0 Technical Requirements Guidance for Submitters

This companion to the LUNA V1.0 Technical Requirements provides a high-level summary of the key LUNA requirements that differ from the SSL V5.1 requirements.

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Logo Usage & Guidelines

 

The DLC Program Logo is intended for use by:
  • DLC Members
    To indicate membership in the DLC Program on DLC Member webpages.
  • Lighting Testing Laboratories
    To indicate available product testing services necessary for manufacturers to submit an application to the DLC QPL. Laboratories must meet the DLC accreditation requirement to display the logo. The DLC Logos and Trademarks may not be displayed in test reports or be used in a manner that implies the DLC endorsement of a laboratory or its services.
  • Other
    Addition use of the DLC Program Logo will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact info@designlights.org.
Before using the DLC Program Logo, please review the documents below for instructions on proper use.