National Street Lighting Consortiums: International examples and a

potential opportunity for India

Kavita Ravi, US Department of Energy

March 21, 2013

Key barriers in the implementation of street lighting efficiency programs

Technical

Lack of application of existing standard and code of practice resulting in poor system design and installation

Lack of information about the available resources, including tool, to help in the selection energy efficient luminaires

Weak distribution systems and significant fluctuation in voltage, power that reduce the quality of fixturesLack of proper maintenance for pollution and lack of quality products that operating at high temperature

Financial

Lack of funding or access to financing mechanisms

High capital costs of certain technologies

Inability to consider life-cycle costs instead of first costs

Institutional

Lack of test standards and approved test facilities for the testing of luminaires and field measurements

Lack of technical experts to choose energy efficient fixtures

Poor operation and maintenance practices of luminaires and lighting installations

International Example: The US Municipal Solid-State Lighting Consortium

• Created in 2010 by the US Department of Energy as part of the Solid-State Lighting Program

• Over 337 members: cities, energy providers, and lighting professionals

• Serves as an independent resource to help those unfamiliar with LED and other new technologies, identify important issues and begin evaluation process

International Example: The US Municipal Solid-State Lighting Consortium

• Benefits to members:– Access to a model specifications for LED roadway luminaires– Case studies– Technical assistance– Financial analysis tools– Interact with others working in solid-state lighting

Municipalities really like the Model Specification for LED Roadway Luminaires!

Consortium Objectives• Serve as a resource for street lighting practitioners

– Host technical, market-related and policy-related information in a common and accessible place

– Avoid duplication of effort• Allow practitioners to work together and share experiences

and best practices to replicate successful models and address common barriers– Provide a venue for regular communication– Support the decision making process

• Improve coordination with standards committees, manufacturers, and other relevant groups

Consortium Operations

• The SEAD Initiative will provide initial financial and institutional support for the Consortium

• The Consortium may organize regular in-person meetings and designate topic specific working groups or committees (i.e. executive, financing, technical, education, demonstrations, etc.)

• The Consortium’s mission and activities will be decided by the members

Sample Resources and ActivitiesTools and Resources

• National standards• Model by-laws• Procurement specification

template• Life-cycle cost and lighting

analysis tools• Studies and reports• Case studies

Activities• Provide targeted technical

assistance• Identify common requirements• Liaise with relevant standards

bodies and manufacturer associations

• Build testing capacity• Conduct workshops and

training webinars

For More Informationprocurement@superefficient.org

Kavita RaviKavita.ravi@hq.doe.gov

Amit Khareakhare@clasponline.org