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This learning module provides an understanding of the conceptual design phase for lighting control systems. Participants will learn about the importance of a written lighting controls narrative, including suggested formats and examples. At the end of the course, participants will be able to use the written lighting control narrative effectively as a roadmap to the control system usable by all project participants. Read more

This learning module defines the control zone, an important building block in lighting control system design. Participants will learn how to design with zones and express control zoning on a control zone plan. Read more

This learning module introduces lighting control strategies suitable for existing buildings. It outlines energy code obligations, identifies rebate opportunities, and provides application guidance. Read more

Introduction to Lighting Control provides an overview of the basic functionality of today’s lighting controls, benefits and the basic questions to ask when identifying an appropriate lighting control strategy. Read more

This learning module introduces commissioning, a quality assurance process that ensures installed building systems perform interactively and continuously according to owner needs and the design intent. Read more

This learning module defines today’s integration, how BAS are designed, and considerations for specifying integration and a BAS. Read more