{"id":8183,"date":"2024-10-23T14:37:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T21:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/?p=8183"},"modified":"2025-01-23T09:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T16:52:42","slug":"california-multifamily-lighting-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alconlighting.com\/blog\/lighting-news\/california-multifamily-lighting-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Changes to California\u2019s Multifamily Lighting Requirements for 2025-2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2025 changes to California\u2019s multifamily development lighting energy mandates are designed to further enhance energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLighting is one of the biggest changes with non-residential standards,\u201d notes Brian Selby of Sacramento-based Selby Energy. \u201cAllowed watts per square footage is lower now. The lighting power density (LPD) requirements are now based [entirely] on LED, not fluorescent, lighting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s new in the energy regulations?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Stricter demand responsive lighting controls 110.12(c)<\/em>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Demand responsive controlled receptacles 110.12(e)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Manual area controls clarification for use of a scene control 130.1(a)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Open office shut-off controls by smaller zones + 2-stage for “large” offices 130.1(c)6D<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Secondary zone for daylight responsive controls now mandatory for all projects 130.1(d) <\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Decreased lighting power allowances 140.6(c)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. New section: multifamily requirements separated 150-180<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    Exterior LED flexible strip lights<\/a> aid architects in adhering to Lighting Power Allowances (LPAs) while enhancing safety and security. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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    When asked about how today\u2019s builders, designers and planners may overcome code-related obstacles, Selby said that the biggest challenge is for smaller projects that don\u2019t necessarily have a designated lighting contractor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cSometimes, they get to the end of the job and the building inspector asks for a certificate \u2014 and no one knows who\u2019s responsible,\u201d he observes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The head of one of the agencies that certifies acceptance test technicians, Michael Scalzo, who runs the National Lighting Contractors Association of America (NLCAA), said that interpretation and education are the main challenges with Title 24.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cThere\u2019s a lack of education from the end user to the acceptance tester,\u201d Scalzo noted, \u201cand there\u2019s misunderstanding. People interpret codes to their advantage. For example, under daylighting controls, there\u2019s an exception that states that if you get below a LPD, you don\u2019t need controls\u2014but some interpret that as not needing any control. Then, when the acceptance tester comes out, they run into this problem.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What is demand responsive lighting?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Demand responsive lighting<\/strong> is a type of energy management system that automatically adjusts lighting levels in response to changes in energy demand or pricing.This technology helps to reduce energy consumption during peak demand periods, which can help to alleviate strain on the electrical grid and lower energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Demand responsive receptacles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Demand responsive receptacles<\/strong> are electrical outlets that can be remotely controlled to reduce energy consumption during peak demand periods. These outlets are often equipped with sensors or connected to a central control system to monitor energy usage and adjust the power supply accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How do they work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Monitoring:<\/strong> The outlets or the central control system monitor the overall energy consumption of a building or facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Peak detection:<\/strong> When energy demand reaches a peak, the system identifies the outlets that are consuming the most power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Power reduction:<\/strong> The outlets can then be remotely controlled to reduce or temporarily cut off power to non-essential devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Load shedding:<\/strong> In extreme cases, the system may shed loads by automatically disconnecting certain circuits or devices to prevent overloading.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Why are demand responsive regulations controversial?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Equity issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Some critics argue that demand responsive regulations may disproportionately impact low-income households and small businesses, which may have limited resources to invest in energy-efficient technologies or adjust their operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Consumer privacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Demand responsive regulations often involve collecting and analyzing data on energy consumption. This raises concerns about consumer privacy and the potential for misuse of personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Technological limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The effectiveness of demand responsive regulations may be limited by technological factors, such as the availability and affordability of smart grid technologies and the reliability of communication networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Despite these challenges, demand responsive regulations are seen as a promising tool for achieving energy independence and reducing our carbon footprint. However, it is important to carefully consider the potential economic, social, and environmental impacts of these regulations when developing and implementing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n \n

      Previous Post in Series<\/p>\n

      2025 Updates to U.S. Commercial Lighting Energy Regulations <\/h3>\n <\/a>\n \n

      Next Post in Series<\/p>\n

      New Tax Incentives for Continued Energy-Efficient Development<\/h3>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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