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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 16 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings and outdoor spaces and two organizations for exhibiting exemplary support for this work. Partners were recognized on August 16 at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) annual conference for projects that showcase how lighting system upgrades can lead to significant energy savings and create more comfortable spaces for occupants. Partners were recognized in 10 different categories, including integrated controls for plug loads and lighting systems, integrated controls for HVAC and lighting systems, integrated lighting and horticultural controls, and an even greater focus on equity and energy justice. Continue reading to learn why each of the following partners were recognized this year. 

2024 Recognized Partners 

8600 Glenoaks in Los Angeles, California, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting category. This multifamily building implemented a circuit-level lighting control system that manages 256 lighting fixtures in the common areas of the building, which account for nearly 44% of the total building area. This area includes 210 fixtures located within the interior common areas, which account for 24% of the total building area, as well as 46 fixtures located outside along exterior walkways, which account for nearly 20% of the total building area. This system can dim lights at different times in specific areas, automatically turn lights on and off, and detect problems in electrical circuits. The project was able to reduce energy consumption by over 50%.  

  • Project Partner: Smart Lighting Management

Ascension Genesys Health Club in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting and Innovative Maintenance, Operation, and Financing Service Models categories. The health club replaced high-intensity discharge (HID) fixtures in their facility with LED luminaires and controls, including 20 microwave occupancy sensors, 7 light level sensors for daylight harvesting, 2 battery-less switches for scheduling, and remote access. Each fixture was fitted with a wireless mesh control device that allowed for individual addressability, commissioning, and further LLLC capabilities. The project has achieved estimated annual energy savings of 1.3 million kWh, resulting in cost savings of over $130,000 per year. Ascension received an energy rebate and bonus totaling $355,000, which mostly covered contracting costs. The new LED lights last 2 to 3 times longer and came with a 10-year warranty, which helped Ascension save on operations and maintenance costs. Ascension was able to pay off the project in 20 months thanks to saving an estimated $10,000 and $13,000 monthly on energy. 

Avenues World School – New York Campus in New York City is recognized in the Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) Systems for Energy Savings and Improved Indoor Air Quality category. The school installed GUV luminaires across its campus to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne infectious diseases. Upper room luminaires were installed in the cafeteria, movement areas, gym areas, choral classrooms, and theater. Whole-room far ultraviolet-C luminaires were installed in all classrooms. One classroom delivers 4.6 equivalent air changes per hour (eACH) assuming coronavirus and 0.9 eACH assuming the MS2 challenge pathogen prescribed by ASHRAE 241, while only using 15 watts (W). The upper room GUV installation in the cafeteria (40,000 ft3) delivers 94.5 eACH assuming a coronavirus and 12.5 eACH assuming the MS2 challenge pathogen, while using 386 W.  

Fluke Corporate Headquarters in Everett, Washington, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting category. Fluke upgraded their fluorescent lighting to LEDs and controls, split between two phases. Phase 1 (2022) was an upgrade of parking lot lighting that accounted for 60–65% of existing fixtures. Phase 2 (2023) included upgrading the remaining fixtures to LED, as well as incorporating luminaire level lighting controls (LLLCs) in all 2,030 fixtures. In total, 1,910 fluorescent luminaires, 88 exterior can lights, and 32 parking lot lights were upgraded.  

Georgian Acres Community HUB for Smart Mobility in Austin, Texas, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting and Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EJDEI) in Advanced Lighting categories. The architecture department at the University of Texas at Austin partnered with the city and a company focused on manufacturing and installation of solar-powered mobility hubs and LED lighting to install both a bus stop and bench with included solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, Wi-Fi, wireless chargers, a charging station for electronic scooters and bikes, and LED lighting. The objective of the project was to provide a solution that was exclusively solar-powered and supported by lithium-ion battery banks, leading to a complete reduction in energy consumption from the grid. This installation annually saves the city 128,000 kW and reduces GHG emissions by 90 tons. The installation is designed to be a community asset that provides light, charging, and transportation to all members of the community. 

Indian Community School in Franklin, Wisconsin, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting; Integrated Controls for HVAC and Lighting Systems; and Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EJDEI) in Advanced Lighting categories for upgrading their lighting to tunable-white LED fixtures with DALI controls, including dimming, daylight harvesting, and occupancy sensing. Classroom fixtures are individually addressable and can be adjusted via wall unit or mobile app. DALI implementation allows for integration with the school’s building automation system, allowing occupancy sensors in each classroom to also provide data to the HVAC system via BACnet/IP, and also allows for fault detection and diagnostics (e.g., errors with the luminaire, driver, keypad, DALI processor, or sensors).  

Lineage Logistics in Lansing, Michigan, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting category. Lineage, a cold storage company, upgraded the lighting across much of its portfolio (254 of 290 sites) to light-emitting diode (LED) with controls and remote programmability. Each site has the capability to adjust sensors and time via a provided tablet. Because the sites are cold storage facilities, they also saved energy from reduced cooling load after upgrading to LED, as LEDs convert more energy into light, rather than waste heat.   

Memphis’s LED Streetlighting, Controls, and Networking Project in Tennessee is recognized in the Sustainability in Lighting category for implementing a city-wide conversion of over 77,000 existing streetlights to new LED fixtures with networked lighting controls. The controls and monitoring are also compatible with further integration of city systems to allow sensors to gather traffic data, air quality reports, public Wi-Fi, and video surveillance via Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. The project cost $47 million and is expected to result in annual energy savings of more than 37 million kWh, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions of more than 26,000 metric tons, and energy cost savings of 55%. Additionally, improvement in streetlights is expected to increase system reliability, improve nighttime visibility, and bolster public safety. 

The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building in New York City is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting category. The library replaced single lamp fluorescent fixtures with linear LEDs and integrated controls across seven stories of bookstack underneath the building’s main reading room. These bookstacks are not open to the public and therefore are only occupied by library staff, making for an effective use of occupancy control. The project achieved an estimated annual energy consumption reduction of 1.1 million kWh, resulting in $145,000 in annual energy cost savings and 800 metric tons of reduced carbon dioxide emissions. The project also helps the library meet state climate and energy requirements.  

Phoenix Convention Center & Venues in Phoenix, Arizona, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting category for converting existing metal halide and compact fluorescent lighting to LED technology in the exhibit halls, ballrooms, meeting rooms and public spaces. The retrofit replaced more than 15,000 existing light fixtures –essentially halving the number of lighting fixtures needed in the building –and provided over 3.5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in energy savings and 24,000 kilowatts (kW) in demand reduction. The new lighting control system consists of a customized platform which allows Phoenix Convention Center staff to operate centralized controls, monitor energy usage, and to accommodate advanced scheduling, individual lamp control, customized lighting configurations, and dimming. This project also boasts interactive savings from reduced cooling load and over $500,000 per year in cost savings, which includes operational cost savings.    

Reidsville Family YMCA in Reidsville, North Carolina, is recognized in the Advanced Lighting Solutions for Small Projects or Buildings; Innovative Maintenance, Operation, and Financing Service Models; and Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EJDEI) in Advanced Lighting categories. The community center installed 190 interior LED panels, 160 exterior LED tubes, and 23 occupancy motion sensor light switches. These installations were done with no capital costs to the community center itself. Rather, procurement, installation, operation, and maintenance were all outsourced to a company that specializes in Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) as part of a 10-year agreement. The lighting project improved overall visibility, safety, and comfort YMCA visitors and community members. 

Remy Cointreau USA Headquarters in New York City is recognized in the Advanced Lighting Solutions for Small Projects or Buildings and Other Integrated Systems categories. This beverage manufacturer’s headquarters and offices installed LED lighting with low-voltage DC wiring that connected drivers, lighting sensors, and integrated indoor air quality (IAQ) sensors. Drivers allow for energy monitoring and data collection on light levels, temperature, and motion. The facility’s manager can run multiple reports on lighting, IAQ, temperature, and more using a web-based dashboard. This tenant fit-out uses approximately one quarter of the energy of a fluorescent system with advanced control capabilities such as occupancy, daylighting, high-end trim, and scheduling.   

Salt Lake City School Districtin Utah is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting and Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EJDEI) in Advanced Lighting categories. The K–12 school district upgraded to LED lighting and wireless controls in 37 buildings: 34 schools and 3 district buildings. The upgrade includes occupancy/vacancy sensors, daylight harvesting, scheduling, and high-end trim, as well as multiple lighting scenes available in all classrooms. Annually, this retrofit is expected to save $600,000 while reducing energy usage by 6 million kilowatthours kWh and carbon-related emissions by 4,400 metric tons. The school district is on target to reduce annual utility costs by 24% and carbon emissions by 23% from the project.  

Shiseido America in East Windsor, New Jersey, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting category. Shiseido retrofitted their warehouse and office lighting to LED and controls. The warehouse portion of the retrofit included 240 high-bay, aisle, and explosion-proof luminaires controlled by occupancy sensors that dim to 30% during vacancy. Energy saved from the lighting upgrades is estimated at 230,000 kWh annually. In addition, the project received utility incentives of $30,000.   

Utica University in Utica, New York, is recognized in the Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) Systems for Energy Savings and Improved Indoor Air Quality category. The university installed upper room GUV technologies in key areas of the campus to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. This technology was installed in 56 classrooms, weight rooms, locker rooms, and the campus health center waiting room and exam rooms. The installation cost approximately $250,000. Power usage values and eACH are as follows:  

  • Classrooms: 38.6 eACH (coronavirus), 5.1 eACH (MS2 challenge pathogen), and 56 W  

  • Health Center: 48.7 eACH (coronavirus), 6.4 eACH (MS2 challenge pathogen), and 26 W  

Washington State School for the Blind in Vancouver, Washington, is recognized in the Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting category. The school, which specifically serves visually impaired students, upgraded their lighting to white-tunable LEDs and ceiling-mounted sensors that allow for both dimming and scheduled operation. The school installed white-tunable luminaires to explore non-visual lighting impacts on students. The upgrades resulted in total annual energy savings of 68,000 kWh/year (74% reduction) and 34 kW/month (70% reduction).  

2024 Recognized Supporters  

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is recognized in the categories of Exemplary Supporter and Energy Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion. CEE is a full-service utility program specifically designed to encourage and enable small businesses in its service territory to implement lighting and HVAC efficiency upgrades. More than half of their participants have a monthly demand of less than 50 kW, and three quarters have a demand under 100 kW. Since its inception in 2000, it has saved program participants who have upgraded their lighting 228 megawatts, 917 gigawatt hours, $82 million annually, and 715,100 tons of carbon dioxide The program has long placed a special emphasis on ensuring it is adequately serving businesses that have historically been the least likely to participate in energy efficiency programs. Program staff prioritize these businesses by scheduling assessments and promoting implementation in individual businesses, partnering with local organizations to promote the program, and working with local vendors to educate them about the utility program so they consider opportunities for energy efficiency when working with their customers.  

Lighting Controls Association (LCA) is recognized in the category of Exemplary Supporter. Since 2001, this organization has educated the public about the benefits, technology, and application of advanced lighting controls and is an enthusiastic promotional partner for DOE’s Integrated Lighting Campaign. The organization engages in several notable industry activities, contributing articles in leading publications like LEDs and LD+A magazines, publishing original features and news on its website, sponsoring the Lighting Control Innovation Award at the IES Illumination Awards, and collaborating with organizations like the Illuminating Engineering Society, with which LCA co-developed several lighting controls publications. The mainstay of the organization is a free, online, 24/7 education program providing comprehensive education about lighting control technology and application. All courses are registered with the American Institute of Architects, recognized by the DesignLights Consortium and the State of California, and contribute to California Advanced Lighting Controls Training Program certification and Certified Lighting Controls Professional™ certification through the interNational Association of Lighting Maintenance Companies (NALMCO).  

The ILC is a collaboration between the DesignLights Consortium (DLC), Illuminating Engineering Society (IES), interNational Association of Lighting Management Companies (NALMCO), Lighting Controls Association (LCA), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), and U.S. Department of Energy. For more information, visit the Integrated Lighting Campaign website or the Better Buildings Solution Center