1.4.1 Change to task lighting method when required Description The measure proposes the installation of task lighting to give the possibility of concentrating light only in working areas or, in general, where and when it is needed through the combination with general lighting. Benefits In offices, energy [...]
1.4.3 Cleaning and maintenance of lamps and luminaires regularly Description The measure consists in cleaning lamps and luminaires every year with soft moist cotton cloth, soft-bristled anti-static brush, or low-power vacuum cleaner as well as replacing bulb lamp at the end of its lifespan or lenses if they appear yellow. [...]
1.4.4 Reduce the number of lamps Description The measure proposes to remove from each fixture a certain number of lamps depending on the light levels previously measured with a light meter. Lamps will be removed where light levels are higher than the acceptable working levels. Benefits The [...]
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 [...]
1.4.6 Turn off lighting in unused rooms or zones Description If there are not presence detectors, the light should be turned off when a room is not used. This measure has to be specially considered in those spaces usually closed during weekends by assuring that any unnecessary light is switched on. [...]
1.4.7 Appropriate orientation of the work place Description This measure consists in orienting the workplace to maximize the use of natural light and ensuring that no glare occurs. The most suitable option is by letting the light arrive sideway to the workplace. Benefits It is possible to [...]
1.4.9 Programming different scenarios for the same place Description If different activities (e.g. screening, meeting) with different required lighting levels are developed in the same space (e.g. in a conference room, classroom), it shall be given the possibility of adapting easily the illuminance levels to the activity through switches or touchpad controls [...]
1.4.11 Optimized interior security lighting Description The interior security lighting system can be optimized: reducing the illuminance performance (and consequently wattage power) to have a maximum of 54 lux avoiding the use of security light during the day using emergency lights with low capacity backup batteries replacing emergency exit lights by luminous [...]
1.5.5 Using the desktop screen in a proper way Description Choose dark colours for the background images of the desktop screen. On average, a white page needs 74 W to display, while a dark one needs only 59 W (25% less energy). Benefits Energy savings of 20% [...]
2.4.1 Installation of program warm-start ballast Description Program warm-start ballasts incorporate a precise starting sequence to turn on a lamp while minimizing lamp filament wear. Benefits These ballasts enable lamps to last about 100,000 switching cycles, whereas instant-start ballasts enable lamps to last only 10,000-15,000 switching cycles Programed warm-start [...]
