Action Steps

For (a minimum of) 90% of individual occupants, provide lighting that can be easily adjusted by the individual. This can include task lighting that is not hardwired, or hardwired lighting with on-off switches that control lighting at an individual workstation. Individual lighting may not be shared if it is to apply to the credit.

Together, the owner and design team should set preliminary lighting goals and incorporate them into the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) for building

Develop a list of all individually occupied spaces for occupant controls, and core learning spaces and classrooms for multi-occupant space controls.

Develop a list of individually occupied and shared multi-occupant spaces. A multi-occupant space is for group interactions―classrooms, conference rooms, cafeterias, lobbies, warehouse loading areas, theaters, break rooms, commercial kitchens, retail stores, and exhibit spaces―where large numbers of people are expected to gather. 

In schools, provide lighting control for 100% of multi-occupant and core learning spaces, and individual controls for 90% of offices or other individual spaces. Also, provide both a general lighting setting and an A/V lighting setting for all classroom spaces.

At a minimum, provide individual controls for 90% of occupants.

Begin to lay out the lighting design, individual controls, and control systems. Typically, ambient lighting does not provide all occupants with adequate control. To provide control, design task lighting in addition to ambient lighting. 

Establish lighting control goals and include them in the Basis of Design for EAp1: Fundamental Commissioning.

Establish occupant-use types for each space (individual or multi-occupant), and identify the lighting needs for each space. Review space programming and the requirements to provide lighting controls for both individual and multi-occupant spaces.  

Complete your documentation on LEED Online. List each piece of equipment, with its rated power, and indicate if it is Energy Star labeled. The calculator built in to LEED Online automatically sums up the eligible wattage to confirm compliance and points achieved. If you prefer, you can upload your list, as long as it is in spreadsheet form and calculates the Energy Star labeled power percentage properly.