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Smarter lighting and better energy use at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis

The California Lighting Technology Center at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis is dedicated to accelerating development and commercialization of energy-efficient lighting and daylighting technologies. The center carries out research and development in its laboratories, and provides instruction and training as well as workshops and outreach activities.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis is implementing these technologies on campus through new, more efficient construction; lighting retrofits in existing buildings; and more efficient lighting of parking lots, paths and roadways on campus. These and other energy-saving measures have helped 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Davis cut energy consumption in buildings by an average of 28 percent over the past eight years.  

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Andy Fell, Research news (emphasis: biological and physical sciences, and engineering), 530-752-4533, ahfell@ucdavis.edu

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