Transcript of National Street Lighting Consortiums: International examples and a potential opportunity for India...
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- National Street Lighting Consortiums: International examples
and a potential opportunity for India Kavita Ravi, US Department of
Energy March 21, 2013
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- Key barriers in the implementation of street lighting
efficiency programs Technical Lack of application of existing
standard and code of practice resulting in poor system design and
installation Lack of information about the available resources,
including tool, to help in the selection energy efficient
luminaires Weak distribution systems and significant fluctuation in
voltage, power that reduce the quality of fixtures Lack of proper
maintenance for pollution and lack of quality products that
operating at high temperature Financial Lack of funding or access
to financing mechanisms High capital costs of certain technologies
Inability to consider life-cycle costs instead of first costs
Institutional Lack of test standards and approved test facilities
for the testing of luminaires and field measurements Lack of
technical experts to choose energy efficient fixtures Poor
operation and maintenance practices of luminaires and lighting
installations
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- International Example: The US Municipal Solid-State Lighting
Consortium Created in 2010 by the US Department of Energy as part
of the Solid-State Lighting Program Over 337 members: cities,
energy providers, and lighting professionals Serves as an
independent resource to help those unfamiliar with LED and other
new technologies, identify important issues and begin evaluation
process
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- International Example: The US Municipal Solid-State Lighting
Consortium Benefits to members: Access to a model specifications
for LED roadway luminaires Case studies Technical assistance
Financial analysis tools Interact with others working in
solid-state lighting Municipalities really like the Model
Specification for LED Roadway Luminaires!
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- Consortium Objectives Serve as a resource for street lighting
practitioners Host technical, market-related and policy-related
information in a common and accessible place Avoid duplication of
effort Allow practitioners to work together and share experiences
and best practices to replicate successful models and address
common barriers Provide a venue for regular communication Support
the decision making process Improve coordination with standards
committees, manufacturers, and other relevant groups
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- Consortium Operations The SEAD Initiative will provide initial
financial and institutional support for the Consortium The
Consortium may organize regular in-person meetings and designate
topic specific working groups or committees (i.e. executive,
financing, technical, education, demonstrations, etc.) The
Consortiums mission and activities will be decided by the
members
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- Sample Resources and Activities Tools and Resources National
standards Model by-laws Procurement specification template
Life-cycle cost and lighting analysis tools Studies and reports
Case studies Activities Provide targeted technical assistance
Identify common requirements Liaise with relevant standards bodies
and manufacturer associations Build testing capacity Conduct
workshops and training webinars
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- For More Information procurement@superefficient.org Kavita Ravi
Kavita.ravi@hq.doe.gov Amit Khare akhare@clasponline.org