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issue no. 15 vol. 5

Global CFL Sales
at All-Time High

Global sales of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
continue to grow rapidly. Annual growth rates
must still be counted in two-digit numbers. 		Ten CFLs per Household
Would Pay for Themselves
Installing more than ten CFLs in an average European household would be cost effective. A new European study concludes that only 25 percent of the residential CFL potential has been tapped. But there are plenty of barriers - and plenty of solutions.

Lighting Controls & People:
Are they Happy Together?
The installation of lighting controls can result in significant energy savings, increased occupant comfort, and greater planning flexibility. But the full benefits of the control system will only be realized if the occupants find it easy to create the lighting environment they require.

They Never Forget
To Turn Off the Lights
Occupancy sensors are being used more and more as the technology becomes cheaper and more reliable. But if they are to fulfill their savings potential, we need a thorough understanding of several occupancy sensor technologies and strategies.

Design, Applications and System Issues:

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