Information About DLC Certification

Information About DLC

What is DLC

The DesignLights Consortium™ (DLC) is a project of Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), a regional non-profit founded in 1996. The DLC is dedicated to accelerating the widespread adoption of high-performing, energy efficient commercial lighting solutions. In collaboration with industry stakeholders, DLC defines high performance through technical requirements, facilitates thought leadership, and provides tools, resources, and technical expertise to members and industry.

The DLC seeks proposals for Services to Support and Manage the DLC Solid State Lighting and Controls Qualified Products Lists.

Industry Advisory Committee

Purpose of the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC)
The purpose of the IAC is to support the mission and strategic direction of the DLC to drive efficient lighting through education, collaboration, and expertise. Activities and agenda of the IAC include, but are not limited to DLC business updates, programs to promote lighting quality, utility program best practices for lighting efficiency, ongoing opportunities, challenges and potential risks to the advancement of energy saving lighting technologies.

2016 DLC IAC representatives

The IAC is comprised of 12-14 representatives from the lighting industry with the following profile:
One Lighting Designer East
One Lighting Designer West
One designee from each of the top five OEMs — Top 5, by DLC QPL listings
This includes, Eaton Lighting, Hubbell Lighting, Philips Lighting, Acuity Brands, and CREE
Designee from three small OEMs — Small is defined as having less than 250 employees
Designee from two lighting controls manufacturers