This resource page supports NEEA’s funding utilities and program partners in showcasing the benefits of luminaire level lighting controls (LLLC). Feel free to share these resources with your network—many design files are available that can be customized for your own use.

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For building owners and facility managers

1. Overview for decision makers (PDF): High-level features and benefits of LLLC systems and why they are the next generation of efficient lighting, meant for building owners or facility managers.
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2. LLLC FAQs (PDF): Detailed description of what LLLC is and contains examples of LLLC systems, detailing why and when LLLC systems are the right fit.
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3. Infographic of LLLC in commercial building (PDF): Visual representation of LLLC systems that details various benefits and applications within a commercial building.
4. Lighting comparison chart (PDF): This one-pager provides a side-by-side comparison of three lighting options, noting key differences in energy savings, flexibility, and control capabilities.
5. LLLC in schools (PDF): This guide outlines key concepts and design considerations best addressed with LLLC.
6. LLLC in hospitals (PDF): This guide outlines key concepts and design considerations for healthcare projects with LLLC.
7. LLLC in warehouses (PDF): This guide highlights key concepts and warehouse lighting design considerations best addressed with LLLC.

For trade allies

1. Overview for installers (PDF): High-level features and benefits of LLLC systems and best practices for installers in the field.
2. FAQs for installers (PDF): Answers to commonly asked questions from trade allies that will reduce common myths and barriers.
3. LLLC installer toolkit: This digital resource features installer-focused guides, interviews with regional trade allies, and tools to educate clients.

1. Control Tech Terms (PDF): This guide outlines key terms and concepts needed for communicating effectively with all project stakeholders.
2. Primary Control Strategies (PDF): This guide outlines the most important control strategies which should be considered for all lighting projects.
3. Sequence of Operations (PDF): This guide outlines three different methods of documenting the sequence of operations (SOO) and describes the pros and cons of each approach.
4. Wall Station Interfaces (PDF): This guide outlines key considerations every lighting professional should review when selecting and programming wall station interfaces.
5. Communicating the Value Proposition (PDF): This guide helps simplify and clarify the value proposition by outlining distinct stakeholder groups and detailing what matters to each of them.
6. Emerging Tech Trends (PDF): This guide provides a high-level overview of emerging technology trends to be aware of in order to meet new demands from clients.

1. Ryan Peterson, Owner/Operator at West Ridge Energy (PDF)
2. Adam Lopez, Lighting Project Manager at Christenson Electric (PDF & video)
3. Chris Gilmore, Project Manager at VECA Electric & Technologies (PDF & video)
4. Sam Tumminello, Lighting Consultant at Pacific Lamp Supply (PDF)
5. Ryan Heron, Lighting Consultant and Co-Founder of PNW Energy Group (PDF)
6. Neil Schilling, Division Manager for Energy Solutions at North Coast Electric (PDF)
7. Aprille Balangue, Engineer and Principal at TFWB Engineers (PDF)
8. James Benya PE, FIES, FIALD, Principal Illuminating Engineer and Lighting Designer at Benya Burnett Consultancy (PDF & video)

We’d love to help amplify your lighting champions. If you have someone in mind, please feel free to reach out!

Education

Coming soon: Washington School for the Deaf

Education

Ease of installation, energy savings make LLLC the smart choice for Enumclaw High School

Civic

Lighting the way: Mount Vernon’s brighter, smarter library

Civic

McCaw Hall’s backstage transformation in light and efficiency

Mixed-use

LLLC lights the way at the revitalized Vancouver Innovation Center

Industrial/Office

Simplicity, flexibility, and savings for Fluke Corporation

Industrial

How LLLC pays for itself financially and environmentally at Novanta manufacturing plant

Industrial

LLLC brings bright future and futureproofs investment to Vision Profile Extrusions warehouse

Office

How specifiers brought LLLC to the Associated General Contractors of Washington building

Office

South Lander Business Park adopts luminaire level lighting controls

Office

Pacific Tower installs luminaire controls level lighting

Mythbusters webinars

1. Debunking LLLC myths around cost, complexity, aesthetics, and demand

2. Insights on the installation, operations, and maintenance of LLLC systems

Interested in participating in one of these? We’re looking to feature more lighting experts in the region!

The benefits of luminaire level lighting controls

An educational video about the value proposition LLLC offers. View the full 8-minute video below, which is also available in these 2-minute segments:

• The Benefits of LLLCs (Part 1): Flexibility for Present and Future Office Design
• The Benefits of LLLCs (Part 2): Task-Tuning for the Right Amount of Light
• The Benefits of LLLCs (Part 3): Integrated Occupancy Sensors
• The Benefits of LLLCs (Part 4): Adjusting to Natural Light with Daylight Harvesting

1:1 Replacement Explainer Video

An animated video that explains NEEA’s recent research study comparing an LLLC retrofit to a full networked lighting controls redesign. The study, conducted with University of Oregon’s Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory, found that an LLLC retrofit was comparable in both energy savings and quality of light, for roughly 1/3 the cost of a lighting redesign.

Ask the experts series

A series of interviews about the future of the industry and the benefits of LLLC systems with regional lighting experts, including a PDF summary and videos.

• Ask the Expert: Chris Meek, Integrated Design Lab
• Ask the Expert: Shaun Darragh, Lighting Design Lab
• Ask the Expert: Damon Bosetti, DesignLights Consortium
• Ask the Expert: Steve Mesh, Lighting Education & Design