Industry Reports, Research, & DLC Resources
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Exploring the Non-Energy Impacts of Energy Efficiency Measures: Advanced Lighting Controls
This resource identifies non-energy benefits (NEBs) specific to NLC usage and develops a methodology for assigning them quantitative values.
Key Takeaways
- “Non-energy benefits” of NLCs can enable inclusion of anticipated savings from productivity gains, safety and security enhancements, extended equipment lifecycles, and more in cost-benefit calculations.
- Developing a methodology for assigning quantitative values to NEBs will enable utility incentive program staff and others to use an expanded set of metrics for measuring the cost-effectiveness of NLC implementation.
- Research showed statistically significant non-energy benefits from NLCs for both lighting decision makers and building occupants.
What You Should Know About DLC Logo Compliance and Enforcement
This white paper outlines how to use DLC logos, how the DLC surveils and enforces its logos, and common forms of misuse.
Key Takeaways
- Key takeaway - Learn about best practices for applying the DLC logos.
NLC-HVAC Integration Toolkit
The NLC-HVAC Integration Toolkit will help energy efficiency programs, integrators, and market actors successfully identify, pursue, and implement NLC-HVAC integration projects. Download the toolkit (zip file) for a decision tree, a handbook, case studies, and templates that will set your project up for success.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Decide if a project is a good candidate for integration and avoid projects where success is unlikely
- Learn about successful integrations through a list of published case studies searchable by building type
- See recommended best practices for integration and use an example construction integration specification
Excerpt – Pathways to Connected Lighting
An excerpt of our playbook, "Pathways to Connected Lighting", that helps energy efficiency programs meet target savings goals with NLC and HVAC integration with lighting controls.
Key Takeaways
- Learn what is included in the playbook
- Learn how to assess your program and about strategies to level up savings from connected lighting.
Memo: Clarifications to the 2020 Report: “Energy Savings from Networked Lighting Control (NLC) Systems With and Without LLLC”
This memo provides clarity on interpreting the presented information and further elaborates on key points in the 2020 Savings Report.
Key Takeaways
- The control savings factors (CSFs) in the 2020 report represent average savings across a diverse set of projects, which include both optimally and sub-optimally programmed systems. Energy efficiency programs that implement mechanisms to specify or verify proper NLC system programming can expect higher savings, as CSFs are influenced by system setup and optimization.
- High-end trim and other control strategies deliver distinct savings. While high-end trim reduces the lighting load first, other strategies save energy from the remaining load. To maximize savings, EE programs can incentivize and measure these strategies separately, using the CSFs provided in the updated report for independent assessment.
Expedited Horticultural Lighting Applications
The DLC is offering a limited time option to expedite your horticultural application review. Learn how!
Key Takeaways
- Policies, review timeframes, and fees for expediting your horticultural lighting application.
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