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Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance: Required
Establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the base building and systems.
All buildings being submitted for LEED certification must meet their local energy code requirements or the provisions of
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SHRAE/IESNA 90.1 1999, whichever is more stringent.
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heck with your local authority having jurisdiction for applicable energy codes. Usually the city or county permit issuing
department will provide this information.
Leviton Lighting Management products are compliant with all energy code requirements.
Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance: 1-10 Points
Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associated
with excessive energy use.
Surpassing the energy requirements of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999 by 15%-60% will result in the granting of 1-10 additional
points. Remember that this energy credit is based on the whole building energy use, not just the lighting. Reductions in
lighting energy and load shaping can have profound impacts on the building energy usage and may result in design
considerations for the HVAC system (reduced lighting loads may increase heating requirements in colder climates). The net
benefit is positive in most cases as it typically costs less to heat than to cool a building.
Leviton Lighting Management Systems can achieve improved energy performance with the following:
STAND ALONE:
• Occupancy Sensors – a complete line of infrared, ultrasonic and multil-technology are available with “Adaptive Technology”
circuitry to adjust to unique occupancy patterns. Sensors can be stand alone or combined into a complete energy
management system. Savings have been shown to be in the 15%-46% range per studies performed by Midwest Energy
Efficiency Alliance and Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
• Timers – are an inexpensive alternative to occupancy sensors. Their ease of use and the fact that they can be programmed
to switch on and off at the same times each day make them ideal for any number of applications including: electric
motors, exhaust fans, closets, storage, pool/spa filters and more.
• EZ-MAX – up to 4 zones with (4) 2-pole relays of automatic switched control of lighting and other loads. Provides
programmable timed switching and sweep control.
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS:
• Z-MAX Relay Panels – offer complex, whole building or single zone automatic switched control of lighting and
other loads using stand alone or network-ready models. Z-MAX is compatible with occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting
photocells, digital and low-voltage controllers, and load shedding programs. It offers telephone and modem interface and
is suitable for HVAC system interface.
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miniZ Intelligent Daylight Management S
ystem – combines occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting and flexible lighting
control functions with a single, easily installed package. Featuring Ladderless Commissioning™ with Autocal™ automatic
photocell calibration, it has simplified daylight harvesting with full range 0-10V dimming and network capabilities. Daylight
harvesting has shown energ
y savings of 35% according to the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance.
• Centura – offers a modular fluorescent lighting control system that can incorporate daylight harvesting, occupancy sensors,
and an interface for load shedding programs and time clock systems. It includes an HVAC low-voltage relay and
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rammable time clock.
• A-2000 Dimmer Cabinets – provide affordable and reliable dimming of any type of lighting and can be integrated
seamlessly with preset control systems, building automation systems, time clocks, photocell controls, and other networks.
Leviton Lighting Control Division
59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, NY 11362-2591
Telephone: [phone] • FAX: [phone]
Tech Line (8:30AM-7:30PM Eastern Time Monday-Friday): 1-800-824-3005
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isit our Website at: www.leviton.com
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