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Title: Energy-conservation opportunities in lighting

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6512115· OSTI ID:6512115

Technologies and techniques which can be employed by your existing personnel - without the need for consultants - to reduce your lighting costs by as much as 70% are discussed. Four basic steps to reduce energy costs and improve the effectiveness of the lighting system discussed are: get acquainted with some of the basic terminology and energy efficient lamps and fixtures which are on the market; conduct a survey of the building to determine where and how much energy and money can be saved in the process; implement the simple, low-cost or no-cost measures immediately; and calculate the payback period for capital investment modifications, and implement those which make economic sense. Case studies are used to illustrate the recommendations. (MCW)

Research Organization:
Massachusetts Building Code Commission, Boston, MA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG01-79CS60467
OSTI ID:
6512115
Report Number(s):
DOE/CE/60467-02
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English