Lighting and Thermal Efficiency Standards

Gao ID: EMD-79-32 March 8, 1979

The progress made by the Department of Energy (DOE) in the development of mandatory lighting and thermal efficiency standards for Federal buildings was evaluated.

Technical problems are hampering the development of a lighting efficiency standard which would take into account the following factors: nonuniform lighting levels for various building areas; lamp efficiency; lighting controls; and natural light. Such problems must be resolved to achieve lighting and thermal efficiency standards for new and existing Federal buildings. In addition, recent requirements for conserving energy in Federal buildings placed on DOE by the National Energy Conservation Policy Act may compound this situation.

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