This comprehensive guide explains how to plan and implement lighting retrofits to increase energy efficiency and improve the quality of visual performance. Lighting Retrofit Manual begins by outlining the benefits of retrofitting, then discusses when retrofits make sense, the entire retrofit process from the data collection phase to maintenance and explains the latest retrofit technologies and lighting system types. This reference is sure to be used by any professional or student that will deal with a lighting retrofit project whether as a designer, installer, manager, manufacturer, or consultant.
Lighting Retrofit and Relighting - A Guide to Green Lighting Solutions
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Table of Contents
Introduction. Part I The Savings Potential in Common Lighting Systems. Chapter 1 Linear Fluorescent System. Chapter 2 Incandescent, Compact Fluorescent, and Solid State Systems. Chapter 3. High Intensity Discharge Systems. Chapter 4 Special Applications Lighting. Part II Lighting Retrofit Process. Chapter 5 Retrofit Project Qualification. Chapter 6 Data Collection and Field Audit. Chapter 7 Lighting Engineering and Evaluation. Chapter 8 Bidding, Construction, and Commissioning. Chapter 9 Economic Evaluation. Appendix A Glossary. Appendix B Resources. Appendix C. Calculating Illumination Levels. Appendix D Measuring Illumination Levels. Appendix E Power Quality. Index.
Author Description
JAMES R. BENYA, PE, FIES, IALD, LC, is Principal of Benya Lighting Design of West Linn, Oregon. He is a professional lighting designer and consultant with more than thirty-five years of experience. His design work has been published in numerous industry magazines, and he has lectured extensively on the professional conference circuit. DONNA J. LEBAN, AIA, LC, is a licensed architect, professional lighting designer, educator, and principal of Light/Space/Design in Burlington, Vermont. She has many years of professional experience in commercial and educational architecture, and as an efficiency expert, writer, instructor, and demand-side management facilitator with a New England electric utility.