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Saving Money with LED Lighting Solutions

Cost-cutting suggestions for industrial facilities BY MICHAEL SCHRATZ, Dialight Corporation Industrial, commercial and institutional building owners are looking at different lighting options to increase energy efficiency and save money. One option that can help building owners achieve these goals...

Building a Sustainable Future: Integrating BAS with Renewable Energy

Building Automation Systems (BAS) have revolutionized how we manage buildings, optimizing energy consumption and improving occupant comfort.  However, with a growing focus on sustainability, BAS are evolving to integrate with renewable energy sources, paving the way for a more environmentally...

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...

Bridging the Gap: User Adoption and Training Strategies for BAS

Building Automation Systems (BAS) offer a plethora of advantages, promising enhanced energy efficiency, improved occupant comfort, and streamlined building operations. However, the success of a BAS hinges not just on technological prowess but also on user adoption – how effectively occupants...

Automation

Lighting Control Strategies

Strategies for reducing lighting use without compromising productivity

BY BRIAN DAUSKURDAS, Lutron Electronics

Industrial spaces such as warehouses and storage facilities, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), make up 12 percent of all commercial buildings, and lighting typically accounts for an average of 37 percent of the building’s electricity use. To reduce operating costs without sacrificing light quality or diminishing worker productivity, lighting control strategies can be combined to deliver efficient, high-performance results.

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