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Did you know in NYC, almost 70% of our greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings? Because most of our energy comes from burning fossil fuels, saving energy = reducing emissions.
Local Law 88 requires buildings over 25,000 square feet – including many school buildings – to upgrade lighting to meet New York City Energy Conservation Code. These lights will improve the comfort of the learning environment while reducing wasted energy!
Types of PRojects:
Types of PRojects:
LED Upgrade
LED Upgrade
Energy efficiency means using less energy to provide the same service. LED lights are just as bright as other types of light, like fluorescent or incandescent bulbs, but they use a lot less energy.
Daylight Harvesting
Daylight Harvesting
Some of the lights aren’t just LED – they're also automated to detect daylight! Lights near the windows have built-in photocells to detect ambient light coming in from the sun. When the sun is bright, they will automatically conserve electricity by dimming.
Occupancy Sensors ("Vacancy Controls")
Occupancy Sensors ("Vacancy Controls")
After 15 minutes of not sensing motion, your classroom lights will automatically turn off to save energy. To turn the lights back on in your classroom, you will need to press the switch.
Bi-Level Hallway Lighting
Bi-Level Hallway Lighting
Some of the lights in the hallways and stairwells are equipped with motion sensors. They are dimmed to 50% when they don’t detect any movement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Educators & Staff
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Educators & Staff
The light in my classroom just turned off! Is it broken?
The light in my classroom just turned off! Is it broken?
If your classroom lighting is equipped with vacancy controls, it will automatically turn off if the room is unoccupied.
When the photocells in lights near your windows detect daylight, they will automatically dim or turn off.
If a light in your classroom dimmed or turned off, it’s doing its job!
Why are only some lights in the hallway on?
Why are only some lights in the hallway on?
When the motion sensors don’t detect any movement, they will turn off. They will turn back on when you start walking in that area.
I have other problems with my lights. What do I do?
I have other problems with my lights. What do I do?
If you have issues with your lights, light flickering, or not turning on when there is no daylight, contact your Custodian Engineer to let them know.
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