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Daylighting demonstration. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5538513

Energy for lighting accounts for up to 50% of energy costs in commercial office buildings. The use of photoelectrically controlled dimming systems, which dim fluorescent lighting in response to the level of natural daylight in a space, provides a means for limiting this energy cost. This report documents a demonstration of three available dimming systems. Installation and monitoring of high performance lighting fixtures fitted with the three dimming control systems were undertaken in a midtown Manhattan office space. Feasibility/acceptability, energy consumption and economic implication issues are addressed.

Research Organization:
Ehrenkrantz Group, New York (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
5538513
Report Number(s):
NYSERDA-83-12; ON: DE84001600
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English