Lighting Guide

Linear Fluorescent Lighting (PDF)

Linear fluorescent lamps are the dominant type of lighting currently used in business applications. Recent advances in fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts have facilitated significant energy savings when replacing any prior generation of fluorescent lighting.

Compact Fluorescent Lighting (PDF)

Compact fluorescent lighting is an efficient replacement, or substitute, for incandescent lighting.

High Intensity Fluorescent Lighting (PDF)

With recent improvements in performance high intensity fluorescent (HIF) lighting for industrial and athletic facilities has become a viable option.

Emergency Exit Signs (PDF)

Efficiency Maine does not typically provide incentives for emergency lighting except for emergency exit signs that are continuously illuminated.

Automatic Lighting Controls (PDF)

Automatic lighting controls offer an inexpensive, effective way to minimize lighting costs, by turning unneeded lights off—or in some cases, dimming lights.

Occupancy Sensors (PDF)

Occupancy sensors, also known as motion sensors, are a smart means to reduce energy costs by turning off lights when rooms or areas are unoccupied.

Office & Classroom Lighting (PDF)

Lighting is typically the largest electricity user in commercial and educational buildings and several cost-effective lighting choices now exist. 

Industrial Lighting (PDF)

Technological advancements and lighting design techniques provide a range of options for lighting in industrial settings.