1.2: Lighting

(25 points)

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1 Does the building incorporate any of the following high-efficiency lighting features:

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.1 : Compact fluorescents?

• Yes (3 points)
• No (0 points)

Tooltip

Compact fluorescents are suitable replacement for incandescent lighting, combining small size with high level of performance.

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.2 : T8 or T5 florescent lamps?

• Yes (3 points)
• No (0 points)

Tooltip

T8 or T5 fluorescent lamps are suitable for general lighting, are highly efficient and produce warmer colors than traditional cool white fluorescents.

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.3 : Exit signs with light-emitting diodes (LEDs)?

• Yes (3 points)
• No (0 points)

Tooltip

LED exit signs consume very little electricity and have a long life.

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.4 : Use of high-intensity fluorescent fixtures? 

• Yes (3 points) 
• No (0 points) 
• N/A

Tooltip

Where there are no high levels of light required over large areas, or where changing lamps is not difficult, select "N/A."

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.5 : Task lighting?

• Yes (3 points)
• No (0 points)

Tooltip

Task lighting (e.g. desk lamps) concentrates light in specific areas rather than brightly lighting an entire room.

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.6 : Installation of automated lighting controls?

• Yes (3 points)
• No (0 points)

Tooltip

These include lighting management software, digital addressable lighting interface (DALI), occupancy controls, daylight sensors or automatic dimmers.

GREEN GLOBES #1.2.1.7 What percentage of all lighting in the facility is high efficiency lighting? 

• 75 - 100% (7 points) 
• 50 - 75% (4 points) 
• 1 - 50% (3 points) 
• 0% (0 points)

Tooltip

Estimate the percentage either by floor area of occupied space or by number of lights.

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