Update: Fluorescent Lighting Economics

Since the energy crunch, many new energy-saving fluorescent lamps, ballasts, and luminaires have been developed. Various new controls, system components, and technologies have become available. New lighting concepts are being employed for recehktly developed open plan environments. However, these components, devices, and their combinations tend to confuse the end users for either new or retrofit applications. The state of the art of energy-saving fluorescent lighting is reviewed, and a systematic approach for assisting the designers in making a logical selection is presented. A look ahead at future developments in fluorescent general lighting is also provided.