Building Energy Exchange: Green Light: LED Lighting – Evaluation & Selection

Guidance on the operation and selection of LED luminaires, with special focus on light output efficacy, color, and expected life, as well as replacement strategies.

Topics covered include:

Science and operation of LED light sources
Comparing the performance of LED luminaries, including light output, efficacy, optics and effects, expected lifespan and reliability
Description of the three most typical LED replacement options
Evaluation of LED systems and relation to retrofit strategies