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Green Lighting

Authors: Howard, Brian; Leitman, Seth; Brinsky, William
Division: Professional & Medical
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-163016-0
ISBN-10: 0071630163
©2011 | 1st Edition | 240 pages , Softcover
Status: Not Yet Published
Price: US$ 24.95

Description | Features | Contents |

Description:

Flip the switch to energy-efficient lighting

This do-it-yourself guide makes it easy to upgrade residential and commercial lighting to reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining or even improving the quality of the lighting. Filled with step-by-step instructions, Green Lighting shows you how to save money and energy with light-emitting diodes (LEDs), compact fluorescent lighting (CFL), solar lights, windows, skylights, fixtures, controls, and other bright ideas. Methods for calculating return on investment, plus recommended sources for energy-efficient products, are included in this practical resource. Green Lighting covers:

Color temperature measurements
In-depth details on the differences between LEDs and CFLs
How utilities bill for electricity usage
Comparing wattage and determining energy savings
ENERGY STAR? ratings
Purchasing appropriate bulbs, fixtures, and sensors
Developing a comprehensive green lighting plan for your entire home, office, or commercial environment
Incandescent, halogen, and gas-discharge lighting
Solar and next-generation lighting

New Features:

? Explores the environmental impact of switching to energy efficient lighting.

? Explains the terminology and technology behind energy efficient lighting.

? Teaches readers how to weed through a lighting catalog and choose the most energy efficient, cost effective solutions.

? With the ?Find a Store? feature, the book provides sources for energy-efficient lighting, including home improvement and hardware stores, lighting showrooms, other retail stores, and on-line outlets.

? International appeal, but particularly in England, Spain, France, Australia, Sweden, Norway, and Brazil

Table of Contents:

Ch 1. Environmental Impact of Switching to Energy Efficient Lighting
Environmental Savings
Energy and Economic Savings
Technological Changes
Ch 2. Terminology for Lighting Efficiency Products
LED lighting
Compact Fluorescent
Standard AC Fluorescent Lights
Quartz-Halogen Lights
Standard Incandescent Bulbs
Kerosene Lamps
Natural Lighting
Tubular Skylights
Seasonal Window Shading
Locate Windows with Daylighting in Mind
Low-E Glazing
Seasonal Window Shading
Sconce
Chandelier
Pendulum
Wall mounted fixture
Vanity
Ch. 3 Reading a lighting catalog
Indoor
Outdoor
Specifications
R40
R30
R20
Wattage calculations
Price versus payback
Financial calculations
Simple ROI and payback periods
Investment vs. life cyle cost
Ch. 4 Determining and making appropriate replacements
Develop a lighting plan
ENERGY STAR Qualified Fixtures and how to install them
Dimmer Switches
Motion Sensors
Code Considerations
Exterior
Interior
Interior Off-Ceiling
Interior On-Ceiling
Interior Recessed
Interior Wall
Night Lights
Ch. 5 Benefits
Environmental calculations
Energy Savings Over Life of Bulbs
Warranties
Ch. 6 Source Guide