Baseline conditions for candidate R&D technologies cannot be known at this time, because they have not yet been singled out for analysis. As this project progresses, however, candidate technologies will be identified, and the efficiency measure baseline conditions appropriate for each will be identified.

Title 24 lighting requirements that provide one baseline include: lighting power-density by occupancy types and controls credits for commercial space. Residential Title 24 requirements include minimum lighting efficiency regulations for kitchens and bathrooms.