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Why use Dimming Controls With Flourescent and LED Light Fixtures

15 08

Collin Weiner, President – CalEnergy Electrical Corporation There are many beneficial reasons to utilize dimming controls in flourescent and LED applications. Dimming provides further energy savings for the lamp, allows the light source to run cooler, extends their lifespan even longer, and reduces heating, ventilating…

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Title 24 F.A.Q.

What is Title 24

Created in 1978 by the California Building Standards Commission in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. Title 24 utilizes energy efficiency technologies to provide California with an adequate, reasonably priced, environmentally sound supply of energy.

What's new in Title 24

The 2013 standards which took effect on July 1st, 2014, are estimated to increase the energy efficiency of commercial buildings by 30%. This is achieved through the use of more comprehensive lighting controls and the requirement for acceptance testing to ensure lighting systems are operating properly.

What is acceptance testing?

Acceptance Testing is one part of a multi-stage compliance program. The tests are conducted by certified Lighting Control Acceptance Test Technicians to verify the Title 24 installation requirements are met and the installed equipment and lighting systems operate properly.

What projects require acceptance testing?

-All new construction

-Construction in an existing space

-Lighting Retrofits

-Additions