Documents
- EPA – Lighting Fundamentals [PDF – 28 pages]
- EPA – Lighting Upgrade Technologies [PDF – 44 pages]
- Energy Savings Modeling and Inspection Guidelines for Commercial Building Federal Tax Deductions [PDF – 54 pages]
- LED Frequently Asked Questions [PDF – 2 pages]
- DOE SSL Lighting Facts Program [PDF – 2 pages]
- DOE Update on the DOE Lighting Facts Program [PDF – 17 pages]
- DOE Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting [PDF – 2 pages]
- DOE / FEMP – Economics of Energy Effective Lighting for Offices [PDF – 4 pages]
Web Sites
- NLB.org High Benefit Lighting Library
- DOE Building Technologies Program
- Lawrence Berkeley – Efficient Lighting
- NEMA – Enlighten America
- Facilities.NET / Lighting Upgrades Bring Energy Savings
- NEMA – Lamp Energy Efficiency
FAQ
How much electricity is used for lighting in the United States?
EIA estimates that in 2010, about 507 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity were used for lighting by the residential and commercial sectors. This was equal to about 18% of the total electricity consumed by both of those sectors and 13.5% of total U.S. electricity consumption.
Residential lighting consumption was about 207 billion kWh, equal to about 14% of all residential electricity consumption. About 300 billion kWh was consumed for lighting by the commercial sector, which includes commercial and institutional buildings and public street and highway lighting, equal to about 22% of commercial sector electricity consumption.
EIA does not have an estimate just for public street and highway lighting.
EIA estimates and forecasts for energy end-use and in residential and commercial sectors.
EIA’s most recent data available indicates that in 2006, 63 billion kWh were consumed for lighting in manufacturing facilities, which was equal to about 2% of total U.S. electricity consumption in 2006.
Historical U.S. annual electricity consumption by sector.
- Source: EIA Last updated: July 19, 2011
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Energy Audit Links
GUIDES
- Energy Audit Data Collection Forms
- Boiler Site Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Building Envelope Site Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Chiller Site Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Domestic Hot Water Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Emerging Technology Checklist (MS Word)
- HVAC Checklist (MS Word)
- Lighting Site Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Metering Site Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Motor Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Plug Load Site Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Pump System Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Renewable Energy Site Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
- Water Site Assessment Guidance (MS Word)
FORMS
- Energy Audit Data Collection Sheet (MS Word)
- Air Handling Unit Data Collection Form (MS Word)
- Chiller Data Collection Form (MS Word)
- Grid-Tied PV Data Sheet (MS Word)
- Heating System Data Collection Form
- Domestic Hot Water Data Collection Form (MS Word)
- Motors Data Collection Sheet (MS Excel)
- Plug Load Equipment Inventory (MS Excel)
- Water Data Collection Sheets (MS Excel)
- Water Inventory (MS Excel)
Internet Links
The following links take you to helpful Internet sites that lead to even more resources.
Introduction
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
- EERE Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- ENERGY STAR
- ENERGY STAR: Portfolio Manager
- International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)