Legal Requirements Lists federal requirements related to the purchase of this item, including applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements

• FAR Subpart 23.2 Energy and Water Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• FAR Subpart 23.1 Sustainable Acquisition Policy

Life Cycle Cost Savings

Life Cycle Costing (LCC) aims to quantify the financial impact of a product over its entire life cycle to assist consumers in making decisions that will save them money over the long term.

According to GSA's Green Proving Ground, LED fixtures with integrated advanced lighting controls can achieve lighting energy savings of up to 69% over the GSA average, and yield a 40% return on investment. Reduced maintenance accounts for 25% of cost savings.

Guiding Principles

Contributes to meeting The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings

• 2 - Optimize Energy Performance
• 4 - Enhance the Indoor Environment

Additional Guidance

LED Fixtures with integrated advanced lighting controls are recommended for renovations and should be considered for retrofits. GSA's Green Proving Ground recommends prioritizing facilities with minimal lighting controls, lighting energy use > 3.25 kWh/ft2 /yr and utility rates > $.10/kWh (national average).