What do ASHRAE 90.1, Title 24 and IECC energy codes and standards all have in common? They all require daylighting!
Daylighting is one of the best methods of lighting control—not only does it save energy by utilizing natural light in a space, it also makes buildings more pleasant places to visit and work in! The cost and satisfaction benefits of daylighting are outstanding, and the required energy techniques are easy to implement with state-of-the-art Leviton solutions.
Daylighting is an energy management technique that reduces overhead lighting use by:
- Utilizing the ambient (natural & artificial) light present in a space
- Dimming or switching OFF lighting when sufficient ambient light is present or when the space is unoccupied
- Utilizing zones to stagger the dimming and switching of lighting loads depending on their distance from ambient light sources, such as windows and skylights