The project on LED Downlights seeks to commercialize a novel LED downlight that is energy efficient and cost-effective. The project team will work with the manufacturing partner to integrate dimmable LEDs into a recessed downlight to achieve an overall system that has a high overall lumen output while providing continuous dimming control at low output levels (where dimming is most useful). The CLTC and Cooper Lighting are key partners.

Cooper Lighting developed the 6" LED downlight (http://www.haloltg.com/), based on input from the CLTC. The Halo product is the first one in the industry to acheive ENERGY STAR® solid state certification.

The CLTC, as part of the PIER Demonstration and the PIER LCF programs, installed the Cooper Halo Product at the Bidwell Mansion Visitor's Center (BMVC). Bidwell is operated by the California State Parks. The installation will provide the BMVC and California State Parks with state of the art lighting that will improve light quality while decreasing energy consumption. More information about the demonstration is forthcoming.