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High Performance T8 Systems

Welcome DesignLightsTM Consortium

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Systems


Why HPT8?


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In 2005, U.S. DOE (Federal Energy Management Program) approved a grant for a regional project coordinated by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) to use special promotions involving initiative sponsors commercial lighting programs coordinated with state and local government procurement programs to increase the availability and market adoption of High Performance T8 fluorescent lighting equipment.


HPT8 Systems Offer Lighting Market Actors

A Way To:

• Provide energy-saving alternatives to your customers;

• Participate in utility and energy-efficiency programs;

• Set yourself apart from the competition; and

• Demonstrate to your customers that you are aware of the latest trends and advances in lighting technologies and design.


HPT8 Systems Offer End-Users A Way To:

• Reduce energy costs

• Reduce operating costs

• Reduce disposal costs

• Participate in utility and energy-efficiency programs


The DLC Regional Program

Sponsors

&

Participants


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The focus of the regional initiative activities is to:

• Increase lighting manufacturer stocking and promotion of HPT8 Systems distributed through regional manufacturer and independent warehouses serving New York, New England and New Jersey.

• Increase distributor stocking and promotion of HPT8 Systems.

• Increase the role of HPT8 Systems in state and local government procurement.

• Increase customer demand for HPT8 Systems.


Sponsors

Cape Light Compact

Connecticut Light and Power Company

Efficiency Maine

Efficiency Vermont

Long Island Power Authority

National Grid

New Hampshire Electric Cooperative

New Jersey Clean Energy Program

NSTAR

NYSERDA

Public Service of New Hampshire

United Illuminating

Western Massachusetts Electric Company


Sponsors


Understanding HPT8 Systems

What are HPT8 SYSTEMS?

What are the Features and Benefits

of HPT8 Systems?


What are High Performance T8 Systems?

• HPT8 Systems are lighting fixtures that incorporate high-efficiency ballasts and four-foot, 32 Watt high-lumen T8 lamps.

• HPT8 Systems can significantly reduce lighting energy costs by up to 40%, compared to old T12 or standard T8 systems.

• HPT8 Systems also provide performance benefits and maintenance savings compared to old T12 or standard T8 systems.


What Makes HPT8 Lamps Better?

• HPT8 lamps are four-foot, 32 Watt T8 lamps producing at least 3,100 initial lumens. (compared to 2850 lumens for standard T8 lamps)

• Higher lamp efficacy means more lumens per watt: >90 MLPW (instant start) and >88 MPLW (programmed start)

• Lamps have a long life – 24,000 hours. (compared to 20,000 hours for standard T8 lamps)


What Makes HPT8 Lamps Better?• The lamps offer extended lumen

maintenance – at least 2,900 lumens maintained over the life of the lamp. (compared to 2,600 for standard T8 lamps)

• The lamps provide high color rendering with a CRI >81. (compared to 75 for standard T8 lamps)

• These numbers are even more impressive when comparing HPT8 lamps to old T12s.


HPT8 Lamp Benefits• Longer life of lamps means fewer

lamp changes and reduced maintenance and disposal costs.

• Light levels are maintained over a longer period of time due to higher mean lumen output.

• High CRI lamps make merchandise, people, and surroundings look better.


Ordering HPT8 Lamps• HPT8 Lamps are available from most

manufacturers.

• Many manufacturers have their own brand name for HPT8 lamps.

• A complete listing of HPT8 lamps that meet these criteria can be found at www.designlights.org.

• Some utilities offer incentives for HPT8 lamps and/or ballasts.


What Makes HPT8 Ballasts Better?• HPT8 Ballasts are high-efficiency electronic

ballasts that are able to drive T8 lamps with less energy than standard T8 ballasts.

• Regardless of the Ballast Factor (BF) or the lamp used, an HPT8 Ballast will reduce the wattage by about 8% compared to a standard T8 Ballast.

• When combined with 32 Watt HPT8 lamps, they produce similar or more light than standard T8 lamps and ballasts.

• HPT8 ballasts can significantly reduce energy costs by up to 40%, compared to old T12 and standard T8 ballasts.


Ordering HPT8 Systems• Fixture manufacturers offer HPT8 ballasts as an

option when ordering fixtures for stock or projects.

• Simply specify “High Performance T8” or HPT8 when placing your fixture order.

• A complete listing of HPT8 ballasts that meet these criteria can be found at www.designlights.org

• NEMA “T8 Premium Ballast” comply to the same CEE specifications as “HPT8” Ballasts and may carry the “Premium” label.

• Some utilities offer incentives for HPT8 lamps and/or ballasts.


HPT8 Systems are Good For Your Customers and

You• HPT8 Systems help your customers reduce their lighting energy costs by up to 40%.

• Offering HPT8s to your customers can set you apart from your competition.

• HPT8 Systems may have a slight up-charge:• A higher selling price means increased

sales and profit for you.• Often this can be offset by incentives for

your customer.


HPT8 Savings Example: 3,000 sq. ft. Retail Store

• Annual energy cost using (35) 3-lamp fixtures and a target light level of 75 footcandles (fc) for general merchandise:

• F34T12 System at 60fc : $1,890

• F32T8 Standard System at 78fc: $1,441

• HPT8 System at 76fc : $1,196

• The HPT8 System saves $694 per year in energy costs compared to an old T12 system in the same application.

Based on 3,120 operating hours per year and an energy cost of $0.15 per kWhBased on 3,120 operating hours per year and an energy cost of $0.15 per kWh


The Economics ($$$) of HPT8

• Compared to Old T12 or Standard T8 Systems• Increased energy savings

• Reduced payback period

• Increased Return on Investment

• Improved Life Cycle Cost Analysis:

• Reduced energy cost – reduced W/sf

• Reduced maintenance cost – longer lamp life and lumen maintenance

• Reduced disposal cost – longer lamp life and lumen maintenance

•HAPPY CUSTOMERS


Designing with HPT8 Systems

System Options and Designing with HPT8

Ballast Factor

Ballast Efficacy Factor


What is Ballast Factor?• Ballast Factor (BF) is a measurement of the

ability to produce light (lumens) from fluorescent lamps.

• BF is defined as the ratio of lamp lumens produced when lamp(s) are operated by a given ballast to the lamp lumens produced when the lamp(s) are operated on a reference ballast. (CEE)

• BF is indicated as a fraction, such as 0.88BF.

• The lower the Ballast Factor, the less energy it will use.

• However, Low BF ballasts will decrease the lumen output. That is why it is important to combine Low BF ballasts with high-lumen lamps.


HPT8 System Options• Low Ballast Factor:

• The low Ballast Factor offers the lowest wattage solution when comparing the same number of fixtures with the same number of lamps.

• Example of a 3-lamp fixture:• 115W - F34T12 with magnetic energy saving ballast and

T12 lamps

• 88W - F32T8 with standard electronic ballast (.88BF) and standard T8 lamps

• 73W - F32T8 with low ballast factor HPT8 ballast (.77BF) and HPT8 lamps


What About Light Output?• By combining HPT8 High Performance Lamps

with the Low BF Ballasts, similar light output can be obtained for similar fixture types.

• Example of Mean Lumens for 3-lamp fixtures:• F34T12 with magnetic energy saving ballast and T12 lamps:

6210 Lumens

• F32T8 with standard electronic ballast (.88BF) and standard T8 lamps: 7022 Lumens

• F32T8 with Low BF HPT8 ballast (.77BF) and HPT8 lamps: 6841 Lumens

• Result: similar light output with reduced wattage.



• In addition to the Low Ballast Factor Systems, HPT8 ballasts are also available in normal and high ballast factor models.

• By combining four-foot, 32 Watt HPT8 high-lumen lamps with normal or high ballast factor ballasts, you can often design a project with fewer lamps per fixture or fewer fixtures. Energy costs are reduced while still maintaining recommended light levels.



• HPT8 Systems can be specified with either Instant Start or Program Start Ballasts

• Instant Start (best stocking option): Better lamp and ballast performance in applications with long hours of operation (> 5 hours per day)

• Program Start: Better lamp and ballast performance in applications with frequent switching, such as areas with occupancy sensors.


What is Ballast Efficacy Factor?

• Ballast Efficacy Factor (BEF) is a measurement used to compare the efficiency of differing lighting systems.

• BEF is defined as the ratio of ballast factor (BF) to the ballast supply power times 100. (CEE)

• BEF is a key performance criteria used to qualify HPT8 ballasts.

• The higher the BEF, the more efficient the ballast is.


HPT8 BEF Formulas

The higher the BEF, the more efficient the ballast.

Chart courtesy of CEE


$$$ Making & Saving Money $$$

Business Opportunities

And

Incentive Programs


What

Can

You

Do

and

WIFM


Manufacturers & Reps• If you haven’t already done so, complete a

Participation Agreement and support the Program.

• Your company name on HPT8 Website and lists

• The HPT8 outreach Team will promote your company to distributors ESCOs, government purchasing agents, contractors, and end-users

• Stock, specify, and promote HPT8 Systems to your customers.

• Use the marketing tools.


Distributors• Become a Participating Distributor –

• Your company name on HPT8 Website and distributor list

• Outreach Team will promote your company to ESCOs, government purchasing agents, contractors, and end-users

• Stock, specify, and promote HPT8 Systems to your customers.

• Tell your manufacturers, reps, and purchasing department that you want HPT8 Systems IN STOCK.

• Use the marketing tools


Designer Architects and Engineers

• Designers, Architects, and Engineers

• Specify HPT8 Systems for your customers.

• Use the marketing tools.

• Learn about available incentive programs in your project territory.


Contractors and ESCOs• Become a Participating ESCO or Contractor

• Your company name on HPT8 Website

• Outreach Team will promote your company to government purchasing agents and end-users

• Specify, and promote HPT8 Systems to your customers.

• Tell your suppliers that you want HPT8 Systems IN STOCK.

• Use the marketing tools


End-Users• Reduce your energy and maintenance costs

by specifying and purchasing HPT8 Systems for your facility.

• Tell your suppliers that you want HPT8 Systems in stock.

• Make sure that the system being recommended will provide you maximum energy and maintenance savings while providing the appropriate light level for your needs.

• Take advantage of the available incentive programs.


How to Sell HPT8 Systems

What Marketing Tools are Available?

How Should I Use the Tools?


HPT8 Marketing Tools from DLC

• Marketing Brochure and Newsletter

• Tech Brief

• Cost Savings Spread Sheet

• List of Sponsors and Specific Incentives

• Qualified Lamp & Ballast List

• Qualified Fixture List

• Participating Manufacturers and Distributors List

• Government Procurement Specification

• Training Presentation for Staff and Customers


Marketing Materials

User Tips Marketing Brochure Tech Brief


www.designlights.orgI Want To Learn More About HPT8 Systems

• Marketing Materials and “Where Can I Purchase?”

HPT8 Systems Marketing Materials

HPT8 Systems Incentives – List and Map by Project Area

• Summary List and Links to Sponsor Websites

About Us: NEEP, DLC, and Sponsors

List of Events: District Trainings

Contact Us: Information on contacting DLC HPT8 and Sponsors


Additional DLC Resources

Visit: www.designlights.org

And click on HPT8 Systems

Documents

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