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Daylight and Electrical Lighting Software Calculations
Spring 2013

These links are provided as information only and are not in any way to be considered a comprehensive listing or as an
endorsement by PG&E. All links were current at time of list creation. An electronic version of this list is available at
www.pge.com/energyclasses/


Related Online Resources:

Software and Tools

Building Energy Software Tools Directory. Lighting Systems
This Department of Energy software directory describes over 30 software tools that are useful for lighting design.
Each entry contains a summary description of the software application, user level, computer platform, input/output
components, strengths and weaknesses, and contact information.
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/subjects.cfm/pagename=subjects/pagename_menu=materials_compon
ents/pagename_submenu=lighting_systems

DIALux Light Pl anning Software
This lighting design software can be downloaded at no charge from the DIAL website.
http://www.dial.de/DIAL/en/dialux.html

Lighting Resource. Lighti ng Appli cation Design
Lighting Resources Lighting Application Design product category provides brief overviews of several software
applications.
http://www.lightingresource.com/products/79////

Pacifi c Energy Center. Architecture Resources
Get more information about the PECs Heliodon for Shading Studies, Overcast Sky Simulator, Calculators, and
other design tools that you can use for your daylighting projects.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/edusafety/training/pec/toolbox/arch/

SPOT (Sensor Placement + Orientation Tool)
The official SPOT site provides an overview of this lighting software tool, a tutorial, a case study, technical
manual, and links to related resources. SPOT assists designers with the best placement for photosensors in their
lighting design. Version 4.2 of SPOT software can be downloaded here.
http://www.archenergy.com/SPOT/

Tool Lending Library at the Pacific Energy Center
The Tool Lending Library (TLL) site contains images and descriptions for its data collecting and measuring
devices from over 100 vendors. Application Notes describe measurement techniques and provide step-by-step
instructions for using specific tools. The TLL has a search feature to help you select the right tools for your
project. A tool request form and contact information is also provided.
http://www.pge.com/pec/tll/




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Visual Lighting Design Software
The Visual Basic Edition lighting design software can be downloaded free from this site. The Visual Professional
Edition is available for a free 30 day trial period. Descriptions of the software products, downloading instructions,
and purchase information are provided.
http://www.visual-3d.com/Default.aspx


Lighting

Advanced Lighting Guidelines
The updated version of the Advanced Lighting Guidelines is currently only available as a Web-based publication,
by subscription. The Guidelines are a comprehensive guide to energy-efficient lighting technologies, products,
and best practices. Topics include a Luminaire Directory, Light & Vision, Health & Performance, Lighting Controls,
Daylighting, and Design Considerations.
http://www.algonline.org/

California Energy Commi ssion. Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards
The CECs web site provides access to the Title 24 Standards, the Residential and Nonresidential Compliance
Manuals, compliance forms, new outdoor lighting zones, other related documents, and information about energy
analysis software programs.
http://www.energy.ca.gov/title24/

California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC)
The CLTC is a collaboration between the University of California, Davis and the California Energy Commission.
This center focuses on emerging energy efficient lighting technologies and systems. Resources include
descriptions of CLTC projects, profiles of lighting demonstrations, reports and presentations on current lighting
topics, case studies, and information about educational opportunities.
http://cltc.ucdavis.edu

DOE Sol id-State Lighting (SSL)
The Department of Energys SSL program provides research and development of SSL technologies, and works to
advance the introduction of these technologies to the marketplace. Detailed Test and Summary Reports from the
DOE CALiPER (Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation Program) are provided. SSL portfolio details,
overviews of LED basics, features, and applications; fact sheets; technical papers; presentations; and articles on
LEDs are all available on this comprehensive site.
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ssl/

Energy Design Resources. Lighting Design
EDRs Lighting Design category contains design briefs and articles on efficient lighting technologies and
practices. The briefs include descriptions of lighting technologies, cover the design of efficient lighting systems,
and describe the integration of lighting controls into a design.
http://www.energydesignresources.com/technology/lighting-design.aspx

Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
The IES develops and promotes standards and guidelines for good lighting design and practice. This Web site
provides access to their publications list, manufacturers directory, industry news, journal articles, educational
opportunities, and other related lighting information.
http://www.iesna.org

Lighting Controls Associ ation (LCA)
LCA is an association of manufacturers of advanced lighting controls. The site contains white papers and articles
on a variety of lighting controls topics, including design, codes, sustainability, and daylighting. Updates on new
lighting control products and profiles of lighting projects are also included.
http://www.aboutlightingcontrols.org/



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Lighting Research Center
The Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutes School of Architecture provides technical and
design information about lighting, lighting products, and lighting applications. Some of the topics covered include
outdoor lighting, controls, daylighting, environmental issues, street lighting, light and health, solid-state lighting,
and lighting efficiency. Many of the LRCs research program reports and articles are available for download.
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu

National Lighting Product Information Program
NLPIP researches and tests new lighting products. It provides unbiased information about energy-efficient
lighting products and technologies. A glossary, NLPIP product reports, application guides, and searchable
publication database are among the sites many resources. NLPIPs Lighting Diagnostics papers document
solutions to actual lighting problems.
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/NLPIP/index.asp


Daylighting

Daylight in Bui ldings: A Source Book on Daylighting Systems and Components
This International Energy Agency source book presents information about the application and evaluation of
advanced daylighting systems. New technologies are described and assessed. Performance of daylighting
systems, a survey of architectural solutions, and case studies are included.
http://gaia.lbl.gov/iea21 or http://www.iea-shc.org/task21/

Daylighting Coll aborative
The Energy Center of Wisconsins Daylighting Collaborative promotes the incorporation of daylighting into
mainstream design and construction. This site includes project profiles, case studies, virtual tours of completed
projects, demonstration sites, design workbooks, numerous articles, on-demand training, and presentations.
http://www.daylighting.org

Daylighting the New York Times Headquarters Buil ding
LBNLs site for the New York Times Headquarters project contains an abundance of information.
Resources available include the daylighting field study, time-lapse images, information about automated roller
shades, lighting control systems, specification details, technical publications, and articles about the project.
http://windows.lbl.gov/comm_perf/newyorktimes.htm

Energy Design Resources. Daylighting Design
EDR provides many daylighting related resources. Users can download design briefs, Skylighting Guidelines,
and SkyCalc skylighting design software from this comprehensive energy efficiency resource site.
http://www.energydesignresources.com/technology/daylighting-design.aspx

Heschong Mahone Group, Inc. and Californi a Dayli ghting Plus Program
The goal of the PIER Daylighting Plus Program is to increase energy savings achieved from daylighting combined
with electric lighting in commercial buildings in California. The program includes several research projects, Retail
Revisioning, Office Daylighting, and Daylight Metrics. In addition to the Daylighting Plus publications the HMG
site includes papers on Sidelighting Photocontrols Field Study and Daylighting and Productivity studies.
http://www.h-m-g.com

Lighting Research Center. Daylight Dividends
Daylight Dividends is a research program that is being implemented by the Lighting Research Center at
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This program promotes the use of daylight in buildings by featuring its benefits
and identifying barriers to its introduction. Case studies, technical reports, guidelines, and other publications on
the benefits of daylight and daylight design methods can be found here.
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/daylighting/index.asp




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PG&E Resources:

Business Tools
PG&E Business Tools include Energy Usage, Billing History and Rate Comparison Tools.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/myaccount/analysis/

Demand Response Incentives
Information on the various Demand Response incentives offered by PG&E can be found here.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/demandresponse/

Energy Use Audit Services. Energy Anal yzer
Here are quick on-line tools for identifying and analyzing business energy use. Tools include an Online Energy
Analyzer.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/analyzer/

Lighting Emitting Diodes
You will find information about PG&Es Rebates and Incentives for LED lighting products here, including street
lighting.
http://www.pge.com/led/

Money-Back Solutions for your Business by Industry
Here you will find information about cash rebates and incentives for replacing existing equipment with new energy
efficient technologies or purchasing new equipment. Design assistance for a new facility and system process is
also available.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/incentivesbyindustry/

Money-Back Tool
Use the Money-Back Tool to instantly get a list of rebates that fit your needsand see how much you could be
saving each year.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/moneybacksolutions/moneybacktool/index.html

PG&E PowerPathway
PowerPathway offers a Portfolio of programs aimed at building capacity within the state of California to produce
the skilled workers needed by PG&E and the energy and utility industry. The PowerPathway Portfolio includes
four separate but interconnected efforts: Career preparation, Industry workforce challenges, Education, and
Green communities.
http://www.pge.com/about/careers/powerpathway/

Partners and Trade Professional s
PG&E program partners, local contractors and trade professionals offer special assistance in implementing
energy efficiency measures for your business.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/partnersandtradepros/

Rebates, Incentives, and Resources
Information about current rebates, incentives, money-back programs and resources.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/rebatesincentives/

Self-Generation Incentive Program at Pacific Gas and Electric
Financial incentive information, description of eligible technologies, forms, resources, and program contact
information can all be accessed here.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/selfgenerationincentive/



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Smart Grid
An overview of what the Smart Grid is, why it is needed, and the benefits that can be achieved now and in the
future.
http://www.pge.com/smartgrid

Solar Energy
PG&E provides information on how a photovoltaic system works; steps to take before installing solar in your home
or business; solar schools; and requirements and applications for the California Solar Initiative Program.
http://www.pge.com/solar/

Tariff Book
This site contains all current gas and electric rate schedules.
http://www.pge.com/tariffs/

Third Party Incentive Programs and Fact Sheets
PG&E has partnered with energy efficiency specialists in order to extend the reach and effectiveness of energy
efficiency, demand response, renewable energy, and self-generation programs. A fact sheet describing all of the
specialists and their energy efficiency programs can be downloaded here. Use the search function to find
information about all of the programs that are related to your market segment.
http://www.pge.com/thirdparty/

LED Accel erator Program Fact Sheet
http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/partnersandtradepros/eeis/search/LED%2
0AcceleratorProg%20v10.pdf

Understanding Your Bill
Sample business class bills with explanations for each bill item.
http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/myaccount/explanationofbill/smallbiz/index.shtml




Print Resources Avai lable in the PECs Resource Center:

Advanced Lighting Controls: Energy Savings, Productivity, Technology and Applications. Craig DiLouie.
CRC Press, 2006
American National Standard Practice for Office Lighting. RP 1-04. ANSI, 2004
Daylighting: Design & Analysis. Claude Robbins. Van Nostrand Reinhold, 1986
Daylight Design of Buildings: A Handbook for Architects and Engineers. Baker, Nick. J ames & J ames, 2002
Energy Standard for Buildings except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. ASHRAE/ANSI Standard 90.1-2007
Human Factors in Lighting, 2
nd
ed. Peter R. Boyce. Taylor & Francis, 2003
IES Lighting Handbook: Reference and Application, 10
th
edition. Illuminating Engineering Society, 2011
Lighting Design Basics. Mark Karlen and J ames Benya. Wiley, 2004
The Lighting Design Process. IESNA DG-7-94. IESNA, 1994
Lighting Retrofit and Relighting: a Guide to Green Lighting. J ames R. Benya. Wiley, 2011
Perception and Lighting as Formgivers for Architecture. William M.C. Lam. McGraw-Hill, 1992
Recommended Practice of Daylighting. RP-5-99. IESNA. 1999

Journals

International Lighting Review
LEUKOS: J ournal of the Illuminating Engineering Society
Lighting Design +Application




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Other Print Resources:

Architectural Lighting, 2
nd
ed. M. David Egan. McGraw-Hill, 2002
Architectural Lighting Design, 3
rd
ed. Gary Steffy. Wiley, 2008
The Architecture of Light. Sage Russell. Conceptnine, 2008
Daylighting: Architecture and Lighting Design. Peter Tregenza and Michael Wilson. Routledge, 2011
Green Studio Handbook: Environmental Strategies for Schematic Design, 2
nd
edition. Alison Kwok and
Walter Grondzik. Boston Architectural Press, 2011
Lighting Design: Principles, Implementation, Case Studies (Detail Practice). Ulrick Brandi Licht. Birkhauser
Basel, 2006
Lighting Redesign for Existing Buildings. Craig DiLouie. Fairmont Press, 2011
Lighting Research and Technology J ournal
Time-Saver Standards for Architectural Lighting. Gary Steffy Lighting Design, Inc. McGraw-Hill, 2000