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About the Program

The National Lighting Product Information Program publishes reports designed to aid facility managers, utilities, lighting designers, engineers and electrical contractors in choosing the right products for the right applications.

	Specifier Reports provide an educational text and a combination of generic and brand name performance information for an efficient lighting product category.
	Lighting Answers publications answer specific questions relevant to lighting decision makers.

Specifier Reports

Publication Title	Year
Streetlights for Local Roads	2011
Streetlights for Collector Roads	2010
CFL Residential Downlights	2008
Photosensors (2007)	2007
Low-wattage Metal Halide Lighting Systems	2006
Parking Lot and Area Luminaires: Functional Luminaires Using HPS and MH Lamps	2004
Electronic Ballasts	2000
Dimming Electronic Ballasts (1999)	1999
Energy-efficient Ceiling-mounted Residential Luminaires	1999
Screwbase Compact Fluorescent Lamp Products	1999
Lighting Circuit Power Reducers	1998
Photosensors (1998)	1998
Occupancy Sensors	1997 rev. 1998
HID Accent Lighting Systems	1996
CFL Downlights	1995
Dimming Electronic Ballasts (1995)	1995
Reflector Lamps	1994
Exit Signs	1994
Cathode-Disconnect Ballasts	1993
Power Reducers	1992
Specular Reflectors	1992

Lighting Answers

Publication Title	Year
UV Disinfection Products	2020
Comparison of Wired and Wireless Lighting Controls for Single Rooms	2015
Plasma Lighting Systems	2013
Dynamic Outdoor Lighting	2010
LED Residential Under-cabinet Luminaires	2010
Availability of LED Lighting Products for Consumers	2010
High-wattage Compact Fluorescent Lamps	2006
Photovoltaic Lighting	2006
T8 Fluorescent Lamps	2006
Light Sources and Color	2004
Adaptable Ballasts	2003
Full Spectrum Light Sources	2003 rev. 2005
LED Lighting Systems	2003
Light Pollution	2003 rev. 2007
Mid-wattage Metal Halide Lamps	2003 rev. 2005
MR16 Lamps	2002
T5 Fluorescent Systems	2002
Alternatives to Halogen Torchieres	2000
Controlling Lighting with Building Automation Systems	1997
T5FT Lamps and Ballasts	1996
Electromagnetic Interference Involving Fluorescent Lighting Systems	1995
Power Quality	1995
T10 and T9 Fluorescent Lamps	1995
Thermal Effects in 2' x 4' Fluorescent Lighting Systems	1995
Dimming Systems for High-Intensity Discharge Lamps	1994
Task Lighting for Offices	1994
Multilayer Polarizer Panels	1993
T8 Fluorescent Lamps	1993

NLPIP also publishes:

	Technical Guides to help lighting specifiers choose products and systems.
	Lighting Diagnostics reports document actual cases in which NLPIP researchers have helped to diagnose and solve lighting problems in commercial buildings.

Technical Guides

Publication Title	Year
Guide to Selecting Frequently Switched T8 Fluorescent Lamp-Ballast Systems	1998
Guide to Specifying High-Frequency Ballasts	1996
Guide to Fluorescent Lamp-Ballast Compatibility	1996

Lighting Diagnostics

Publication Title	Year
Dimming T8 Fluorescent System Problems	2006