Are you aware of the Million LED Challenge in California? Launched in 2018, this program is a collaborative effort by the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and the California State Department of General Services. Based on research, this program offers a simple, cost-effective way to replace traditional lighting with LED. The goal is to promote adoption of high-quality LED lighting in California government buildings, public universities and college campuses, and among public institution staff, students, faculty, and alumni.
In March 2021, the program announced it expanded options to include high-quality linear LED lamps, retrofit kits, and luminaires (as replacements for linear fluorescents) in addition to the A-lamps, PAR-lamps, and downlights previously available in the program.
Though most LEDs are superior in performance compared to fluorescents, choosing LED light sources can be challenging due to variances in color characteristics, controllability, and longevity. To help consumers navigate these options, the UC Davis California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) developed a Quality Specification for Linear LED Retrofit Solutions based on recently completed research.
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