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A Comprehensive Look at BAS Enhanced Security and Safety

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have become a cornerstone of modern building management. Beyond their well-known energy-saving capabilities, BAS offer a range of security and safety benefits that contribute to a more secure and controlled environment for occupants. This article delves into the...

Automated Emergency Response Systems in Building Automation

Automated Emergency Response Systems (AERS) in building automation are designed to enhance the safety and security of occupants and assets during emergencies. These systems integrate with communication platforms and coordinate with first responders, facilitating immediate and effective responses to...

Lighting and Controls

BAS for Lighting Control and Energy Management

Building Automation Systems (BAS) are intelligent networks that manage and optimize various aspects of a building's operation. One of their most impactful applications is in lighting control, contributing significantly to energy efficiency and cost savings. This article explores how BAS leverage...

Beyond Basic Sensors in Smart Lighting

In the realm of building automation, lighting control has evolved from basic on/off functionality to sophisticated systems capable of responding to detailed environmental and occupancy changes. Advanced sensors play a pivotal role in this evolution, enabling smarter, more energy-efficient, and...

Communications & Networking

Powering Efficiency: BAS and the Pursuit of Sustainable Buildings

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have revolutionized how buildings operate, transforming them from static structures into dynamic environments that can adapt to changing needs. One of the most compelling applications of BAS lies in its ability to optimize energy consumption, contributing...

Building Automation Systems and Occupant Experience

Modern buildings are increasingly focusing on occupant well-being, recognizing the link between a comfortable environment and occupant satisfaction, productivity, and overall health. Building Automation Systems (BAS) play a crucial role in achieving this goal, offering a range of features that...
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Energy Efficient Lighting Programs

Evaluating today’s certification programs

BY JACKI SWIERNIK, Intertek

The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 and its subsequent amendments established minimum efficiency standards for lighting products.

These minimum efficiency standards, as well as recently-proposed penalties (including product holds, recalls, and fines) that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have threatened to incur in the event of a manufacturer’s non-compliance (as...

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