Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Lighting metrics for safety perception in parking lots
Agreement Number:
EAE2358
Agreement Value:
$79,150.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 15, 2018 - Mar 31, 2020
Description:
The purpose of this agreement is validate a model that correlates a parking lot occupant's perception of safety to lighting brightness and uniformity, and to develop best-practice guidelines that will help property owners and operators make informed purchase decisions and optimise their lighting systems for energy efficiency.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:

The expected results are reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased energy savings for Canadians.

Location:
TROY, US
Reference Number:
115-2018-2019-Q3-07178
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
International (non-government)
Additional Information:

Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Recipient's Legal Name:
RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
Program:
Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
Program Purpose:

The objective is to improve energy efficiency in Canada. Canadian energy users in the industrial, residential, commercial/institutional, and transportation sectors must have access to the information and qualified expertise required to make informed choices on energy consumption in the marketplace. Across all of these sectors, products that use energy and affect energy consumption will be a specific focus.