The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) 2024 Integrated Lighting Campaign (ILC) recognized 16 organizations for exemplary commitment to energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in their buildings and outdoor spaces and two organizations for exhibiting exemplary support for this work. Partners were recognized on Aug. 16 at the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) annual conference for projects that showcase how lighting system upgrades can lead to significant energy savings and create more comfortable, productive, and environmentally responsible spaces.
Now in its fourth year, the ILC is part of DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative. The campaign is designed to demonstrate that integrated lighting systems enable deeper energy savings in buildings and create an enhanced user and occupant experience. The 2024 campaign features 10 areas of recognition, including integrated controls for plug loads and lighting systems; integrated controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting systems; integrated lighting and horticultural controls; and energy justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in advanced lighting.
“High-quality, efficient lighting is a cornerstone of DOE’s buildings decarbonization Blueprint and efforts to reduce energy use, lower utility bills, and create healthier communities now and for the next generation,” said Hayes Jones, acting director of DOE’s Building Technologies Office. “These projects and partners are proof positive that our nation is well on its way not only to meet its ambitious decarbonization goals but also to ensure the benefits of these technologies directly reach and impact every American community.”
Phoenix Convention Center and Venues in Arizona
Recognition category: Advanced Use of Sensors and Controls for Lighting
The convention center converted existing metal halide and compact fluorescent lighting to LED technology in its exhibit halls, ballrooms, meeting rooms, and public spaces. The retrofit halved the number of lighting fixtures needed in the building and provided over 3.5 million kWh in energy savings and 24,000 kW in demand reduction. This project also boasts interactive savings from reduced cooling load and over $500,000 per year in cost savings, which includes operational cost savings.
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