The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is currently funding the development and testing a bi-level lighting fixture made by Lamar Lighting of New York which steps lighting down from full-on (using 60 watts) to a level of 33 percent (using 20 watts).

Lamar Lighting will optimize the design for stairwells using a new ballast which will make one step from full-on (at approximately 60 watts) to "standby" (at approximately 13 watts). These fixtures will have an occupancy sensor installed directly in each fixture to facilitate a direct "swap" with existing fixtures in retrofit applications.