Jack K. Schneider, LEED AP, Lighting Designer, Coffman Engineers, Inc., Spokane, Wash.

Shedding Some Light on Dimming

Lighting systems are one of the largest consumers of energy in a building, by some estimates using approximately 38% of a building's total energy. However, choosing the appropriate dimming fixture for a project can be tough. Dimming light fixtures can be expensive, and the available choices for dimmers are numerous. Most of the lighting being specified today is fluorescent, whether it is for offices, retail or even residential kitchens.