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Residential Lighting California Title 24 and Lutron
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What Is It?
In order to decrease energy consumption, California has
adopted a new energy code (Title 24) that significantly impacts lighting in new
and remodeled homes.
Beginning October 2005, all new and remodeled homes must
incorporate energy efficient lighting and controls.
Depending on the room, these include: | | Click here for online assistance or call toll-free 1.877.610.7410 |
- Dimmers
- Occupancy Sensors
- Must be certified Title 24 compliant
- Must be manual-on/automatic-off (can
also be turned off manually)
- Must turn off automatically in 30
minutes
- Cannot be locked in a permanent "on" state
- High efficacy lights - fluorescent, compact fluorescent (CFL) or high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps
- Fluorescent, CFL, and HID lights must
not have a medium screw base socket
- Lamps rated 13 watts or greater must have an electronic ballast
Of these, Lutron dimmers are the most cost effective, consumer friendly solution.
Learn more about your code compliant choices.
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