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NEMA Premium Efficiency Electronic Ballast Program

Content. Background on and major future initiatives of the Lighting Systems DivisionProducts covered by NEMA PremiumPurpose of NEMA PremiumTimeline for establishing the programBasic flow chart. NEMA Lighting Systems Division. One of eight product divisions within NEMA (Industrial Automation,

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NEMA Premium Efficiency Electronic Ballast Program

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    1. NEMA Premium Efficiency Electronic Ballast Program Ron Runkles September 26, 2007

    2. Content Background on and major future initiatives of the Lighting Systems Division Products covered by NEMA Premium Purpose of NEMA Premium Timeline for establishing the program Basic flow chart

    3. NEMA Lighting Systems Division One of eight product divisions within NEMA (Industrial Automation, Insulation Materials, Wire & Cable, Power Equipment, etc.) 47 member companies in the Division 85 95% of the domestic commercial and industrial market, as well as large segments of the institutional and educational markets

    4. Division Structure

    5. Division Management

    6. Major Future Initiatives Unified Message Project (2EQ) Energy efficient products reduce operating expenses Energy efficient products help protect the environment Advance lighting designs improve occupant satisfaction and enhance the quality of life NEMA Premium Program Coupled to DALI lighting controls > 30% energy reduction Product Interoperability (low level dimming study)

    7. NEMA Premium Ballasts: Products Covered Electronic ballasts that: Are instant-start or programmed rapid-start Operate on line voltages of 120 277 V Operate four-foot, 32 Watt, T8 fluorescent lamps with a lumen output greater than 3,100 lumens Dimmable ballasts that meet the requirements of NEMA Standard BL 2

    8. An Example of Requirements from NEMA Standard BL 2

    9. Why have a NEMA Premium Label, Based on the CEE Spec? Energy savings: ~ 5% over other T8 lamp/ballast combinations Provides a tool, or handle for education Ease of specifying/facilitates moving product into the supply chain Potential future energy savings when NEMA Premium dimmable ballasts are combined with other products, such as DALI lighting controls

    10. Timeline: Target Dates

    11. The Process

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