When Will the DLC 3.0 Policy Be Implemented
DLC has been in existence for over a decade and has been driving the development of commercial lighting energy efficiency.With the goal of credible evaluation of lighting products to increase growers' trust in energy-efficient technologies.
What is DLC and when will the DLC 3.0 policy be implemented?
As we all know, DLC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving energy efficiency, lighting quality and the human experience in the built environment. It published the first draft of Horticultural Lighting Technology version 3.0 on April 13, 2022, which is scheduled to go into effect in January 2023.
In addition, to support advancements in high-quality, energy-efficient lighting in the CEA, and this major revision to the DLC horticultural technical requirements also introduces a draft surveillance testing policy with a proposed effective date of October 2023. It is then known from this website that already Two states with cannabis-specific energy efficiency regulations (Massachusetts and Illinois) offer a pathway to compliance through the DLC's Horticultural QPL.
Why support DLC 3.0 policy?
Horticultural lighting is understood to be one of the fastest growing segments of many utilities' electrical loads, and in the US, the Department of Energy recommends growers convert their lighting to full LED technology, which will reduce electricity usage by at least 40% and save operations about 240 million US dollars. The DLC 3.0 policy can save growers electricity for lighting and reduce the harm of energy to the environment.
So what benefits will the DLC 3.0 policy bring?
- Increase the efficacy threshold of QPL products (increase potential energy savings by at least 20%).
- Give Efficiency Program and QPL users a deeper understanding of the listed products.
- Enable more energy savings, promote interoperability, and prepare for future demand response systems and programs.
- Protect the integrity and value of the QPL.
Generally speaking,the implementation of the DLC 3.0 policy is of great help for plant lights and horticultural lighting.Not only to keep up with modern cutting-edge technology, but also to increase production and reduce excessive energy waste.
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