ENRGY 140 - Energy Efficiency in Commercial Lighting

5.0 Credits
Energy efficient light sources, fixtures and techniques; selection of products and elements, development of a lighting plan including controls. Emphasis on small to medium sized businesses. Prerequisite: ENRGY 102.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe the basic qualities of light, its behavior and measurement, and its importance in human life and activity. [EXPLORE]
Explain the relationship between lighting and energy use, and the role commercial lighting plays regarding overall energy use. [ACT]
Describe the major components and features of effective lighting systems in commercial settings, including sources, luminaries and controls. [COMMUNICATE]
Discuss strategies for reducing energy consumption while providing high quality lighting in new and existing buildings. [REASON]
Explain the advantages of including daylight and daylighting controls in commercial settings. [COMMUNICATE]
Understand and discuss the role of energy codes, and the current energy code regulations relating to commercial lighting in local jurisdictions. [REASON]
Collaborate with others in conducting a lighting survey/mini-audit of an existing commercial space, documenting installed lighting equipment and controls, wattage totals, and illumination levels. [REASON]
Describe the role of maintenance in commercial lighting practice and develop maintenance procedures for system efficiency and performance for a small commercial lighting system. [REASON]
Identify and describe strategies used for assessing energy cost savings in commercial lighting. [REASON]
Develop and present a plan for lighting, or for lighting upgrades and improvements for a small commercial space, specifying appropriate energy efficient components, and including energy code compliance, estimated costs and simple payback calculations. [COMMUNICATE]