Through the Better Buildings Initiative’s Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC), DOE recognizes the use of advanced lighting by building owners and managers for increased building efficiency and comfort. This year, the ILC recognized 14 organizations for leading the adoption of advanced lighting controls and integrated lighting.
Recognized Campaign Participants
Building owners, operators, and managers are recognized for integrating lighting with other building systems to improve efficiency and performance.
Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls in Lighting
Morenci Area Schools in Morenci, MI invested $1.4 million in energy system improvements including new LEDs and controls in their schools, which are expected to save more than $1 million in energy and operational costs over 10 years and nearly 490,000 kWh.
Advanced Lighting Solutions for Small Buildings and Sustainability in Lighting
Freeform in Boise, ID completed a comprehensive lighting system redesign, which reduced fixture count by 40% and offered significant energy savings.
Innovative, Maintenance, Operation, and Financing Service Models
City of Berkeley, Public Safety Building in Berkeley, CA used on-bill financing to replace its fluorescent lighting with LEDs and implemented additional lighting controls and vacancy sensors, reducing annual energy use by 33%.
Innovative, Maintenance, Operation, and Financing Service Models
The State of Michigan's General Service Building in Dimondale, MI has a new lighting system and controls that reduce lighting power by over 90%. The state reinvests the savings into future energy efficiency projects.
Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Boys & Girls Club of the Twin Cities, Jerry Gamble and Southside Village Clubs in Minneapolis, MN upgraded exterior and interior lighting resulting in improved lighting quality, energy savings, and benefits to the local community.
Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls in Lighting
Texas A&M University, Evans Library in College Station, TX deployed LED lighting and advanced controls at the university’s Evans Library, cutting lighting energy consumption by 83%.
Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls in Lighting and Integration with Other Building Systems
Lighting Environments in Baltimore, MD redesigned its Baltimore office, including integrating lighting schedules and sensors with other building systems.
Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) Systems for Energy Efficiency and Improved Indoor Air Quality
Kinnelon High School in Kinnelon, NJ implemented hybrid ultraviolet air-purifier and whole-room disinfection fixtures with embedded occupancy sensors to improve indoor air quality in shared learning spaces.
Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls in Lighting
Lineage Logistics in Seattle, WA reduced the number of lights in its cold storage facility from 636 fluorescent bulbs to 585 LED fixtures, cutting energy use by 451,215 kWh and saving $54,780 annually.
Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls in Lighting
Ortega Middle School in Alamosa, Colorado installed color-tuning lighting in all classrooms including wireless control capabilities, such as occupancy, daylight, and scheduling controls.
Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) Systems for Energy Efficiency and Improved Indoor Air Quality
Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation in Los Angeles, CA installed GUV technology in its offices and selected public facilities, safeguarding county employees and the public.
Recognized Campaign Supporters
These organizations provided support and advocacy for the use of advanced lighting controls and technologies.
Exemplary Supporter
The California Energy Alliance (CEA), a non-profit in Sacramento, CA, advocates for energy efficiency, including lighting and control technologies.
Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion
LightJustice.org brings together lighting professionals and the wider community to address lighting justice issues, which involve providing good lighting for historically neglected and under-resourced communities.
Exemplary Supporter
Evergreen Consulting Group in Beaverton, OR has advocated for energy-efficient lighting and lighting controls for over 25 years, primarily supporting utility programs to influence program design and incentives for basic and advanced controls.
Learn more about the Integrated Lighting Campaign and this year’s recognized partners and supporters here.