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Energy Efficient Lighting Links
High-Intensity
Fluorescent Lighting: An Alternative to HID
Energy
Center of Wisconsin fact sheet details benefits of
high-intensity fluorescent lighting in high ceiling
applications.
Database of State Incentives
for Renewables & Efficiencies (DSIRE)
The DSIRE
website provides a fast and convenient method for
accessing information about energy efficiency
incentives and regulatory policies administered by
federal and state agencies, utilities, and local
organizations.
High/Low-Bay Applications:
Fluorescent or Metal Halide?
Lighting
Controls Association
"Indoor spaces with high ceilings, such as
factories, warehouses, big box retail stores,
gymnasiums and all-purpose rooms are most often
lighted by high-intensity discharge (HID) lighting
systems. Recently, manufacturers have begun offering
specialized T8 and T5HO fluorescent fixtures as an
alternative for high-ceiling applications. These
fixtures provide distinct advantages versus HID
fixtures. Traditionally, fluorescent lighting has
dominated the <15 ft. ceiling height niche, but new
technology has enabled it to be competitive with HID
in higher ceiling heights, even over 25 ft...."
Commercial Lighting Tax
Deduction
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 created the Energy
Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction, which
allows building owners to deduct the entire cost of
a lighting or building upgrade in the year the
equipment is placed in service, subject to a cap.
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