Hi,
We are working on an office project outside the US and recommending the client install desk lamps as task lighting to increase controllability of lighting and reduce ceiling lighting energy loads. It is mentioned that lighting is not generally included in the energy star calculations but we're wondering if desk lamps are considered plug loads and be should included in the energy star office appliance percentage?
Also does anyone know how to go about proving equivalency between an international energy efficiency system, such as the Hong Kong energy efficiency label, and Energy Star certification?
Thanks!
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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March 18, 2014 - 9:52 am
Task lights are lighting and not included in the ES calculations.
I think equivalency at the project level would have to be demonstrated on a product by product basis not necessarily for the entire program.
Suzanne Painter-Supplee, LEED AP+ID&C
PrincipalSEESolutions LLC
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March 18, 2014 - 12:31 pm
EPA has an international list of their recognized international bodies. It can be accessed here. Good luck!
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=partners.epa_recognized_accreditat...
BEE Incorporations
BEE Incorporations6 thumbs up
March 27, 2014 - 2:53 am
Hi Marcus/Suzanne, thank you so much for your helpful advice which has done a great help to my project!