Energy Code Primer: Lighting Control and Plug Loads

This course provides an overview of the lighting requirements and provisions of the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 and the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. It includes an overview of the plug and lighting control strategies required by the standard’s energy efficiency goals. Lighting controls are a critical component for saving energy in buildings; these controls can eliminate 60% or more of the wasted lighting energy in buildings while enhancing occupant comfort and productivity.

Once you complete your course review, you need to take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions to earn 2 PDH credits.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Requirements related to automatic shutoff of indoor and outdoor lighting when not in use
• Use of energy saving devices and strategies such as occupancy sensors, automatic daylight harvesting control, and automatic shutoff devices
• Outdoor lighting controls such as photosensors, astronomical time switches, or combination photosensor/time switch

Download the Course to review and begin earning your PDH credits.

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This courses is guaranteed to be accepted in AK, AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.