Effective lighting improves productivity, sales and security.
Lighting consumes up to 40 percent of the energy used in our buildings. A well-designed lighting system reduces energy, maintenance and potential liability costs. Both public and private interests are served by more effective lighting and lower operating costs. Rapid improvements in lighting systems and equipment offer potential solutions, yet also make lighting practice more complex. As the lighting industry has grown, a number of efforts have been undertaken to differentiate the knowledgeable and qualified lighting practitioner.