ENRGY 240 - Lighting Performance Strategies and Assessment

5.0 Credits
In-depth exploration of current trends and emerging technologies in commercial lighting equipment and controls applied to specific strategies for optimizing performance, with a focus on effectiveness, efficiency, and economics. Prerequisite: ENRGY 140.

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging trends and strategies in commercial lighting in terms of appropriateness, effectiveness and efficiency. [REASON]
Identify, evaluate and compare performance properties of currently available commercial luminaires of similar type and function. [REASON]
Identify, evaluate and compare performance properties of currently available commercial lighting controls and control systems for varying situations and conditions. [REASON]
Calculate (predict) effectiveness of lighting performance in a specific commercial setting utilizing a specific lighting strategy. [REASON]
Measure and analyze effectiveness of lighting performance in a specific situation. [REASON]
Using an appropriate strategy, plan lighting and controls for efficient use of energy and resources, and for economic feasibility in a specific commercial setting. [ACT]
Measure and monitor energy use of lighting in a commercial setting. [ACT]
Prepare and present a proposal for a lighting solution to a given commercial lighting situation, including equipment and controls, with predictions and calculations for effectiveness, efficiency and economic feasibility (including initial, life-cycle costs, energy use, Return on Investment, etc.). [COMMUNICATE]