Voluntary Luminaire Efficacy Program: A Model for Collaboration
Barbara A. Atkinson, James E. McMahon
Technology and Market Assessment Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, U.S.
Barbara Twigg, Terrence L. Logee
U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Codes and Standards, U.S.
Kyle Pitsor
National Electrical Manufacturers Association, U.S
Abstract
In the United States, a voluntary luminaire energy-efficiency testing and information program has been established through the Energy Policy Act of 1992. This paper discusses the program development process, defines and explains the Luminaire Efficacy Rating in the National Electrical Manufacturers Association?s Standard LE5, and presents results from the luminaire program's first year, including evaluation of manufacturer participation and publicity efforts.
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