1.4.5 Reduce the number of luminaires
Description
The measure consists in removing luminaires in spaces where the light levels are higher than the acceptable working lighting level and the entire luminaire could be removed.
Benefits
The number of luminaires can be reduced and thus their associated energy consumption
The visual comfort will increase
Limitations
In existing installations, the rearrangement can lead to considerable investment costs.
A preliminary daylight study could be necessary
Economic assessment
Initial investment: low. The cost depends mainly on how difficult removing the luminaires and rearrange the lighting installation will be. It reduces maintenance costs.
References and best practices
Offices. A guide to energy efficient and cost effective lighting: www.seai.ie/Publications/Your_Business_Publications/Technology_Guides/Office_Lighting_Guide_FNL.pdf
CHARACTERIZATION
Environment or playable world:
Residential
Academic
Offices
All
Carried out by:
Public building users
Owners
Operators
All
Reduce consumption of:
Heating
Cooling
DHW
Lighting
Electric devices
Type of driver:
Physical environmental
Contextual
Psychological
Physiological
Social
Time framework:
- Short term
- Long term
Type of measure:
- Envelope
- HVAC
- DHW
- Lighting
- Electrical devices
- Other