@inproceedings{1082,
  keywords = {Lighting, Demand response and distributed energy resources center, Demand Response Research Center (DRRC)},
  author = {Francis M Rubinstein and Dmitriy Bolotov and Mark S Levi and Kevin Powell and Peter Schwartz},
  title = {The Advantage of Highly Controlled Lighting for Offices and Commercial Buildings},
  abstract = {<p>The paper presents results from pilot studies of new {\textquotedblleft}workstation-specific{\textquotedblright} luminaires that are designed to provide highly, efficient, customized lighting for open-office cubicles. Workstation specific luminaires have the following characteristics: 1) they provide separate, dimming control of the cubicle{\textquoteright}s {\textquotedblleft}ambient{\textquotedblright} and {\textquotedblleft}task{\textquotedblright} lighting components, 2) occupancy sensors and control photosensors are integrated into the fixture{\textquoteright}s design and operation, 3) luminaires can be networked using physical cabling, microcontrollers and a PC running control software. The energy savings, demand response capabilities and quality of light from the two WS luminaires were evaluated and compared to the performance of a static, low-ambient lighting system that is uncontrolled. Initial results from weeks of operation provide strong indication that WS luminaires can largely eliminate the unnecessary lighting of unoccupied cubicles while providing IESNA-required light levels when the cubicles are occupied. Because each cubicle{\textquoteright}s lighting is under occupant sensor control, the WS luminaires can capitalize on the fact cubicles are often unoccupied during normal working hours and reduce their energy use accordingly.</p>},
  year = {2008},
  booktitle = {2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 17-22, 2008},
  journal = {2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 17-22, 2008},
  series = {2008 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 17-22, 2008},
  pages = {063901(1-5)},
  month = {08/2008},
  address = {Pacific Grove, CA},
  language = {eng},
}