Q: How can I order a Berkeley Lamp?

A: The Berkeley Lamp is now available for sale to the public. They are being manufactured and distributed by Light Corporation of Grand Haven, MI. To place an order or to make purchase inquiries, contact LightCorp at (800) 544-4899, or order online at www.lightcorp.com.

Q: How does the Berkeley Lamp save energy?

A: The Berkeley Lamp uses substantially less energy than the lighting systems that it replaces. LBNL estimates that the Berkeley Lamp saves 30 to 40% of the energy in existing home and office lighting applications.

Q: What type of lighting does the Berkeley Lamp replace?

A: Due to the dual technology of the Berkeley Lamp, it can replace both a halogen torchiere uplight AND a 75W reading lamp. It can also replace overhead lights in office applications.

Q: How much wattage does the new table lamp use?

A: The Berkeley Lamp uses two 55W CFL lamps. The total lamp power is 110W. Each lamp is fully dimmable, which can reduce wattage even further. A small sized room does not need both components on at full output to light it effectively.

Q: How bright is the new table lamp and how does it compare to other types of lighting?

A: Each of the two lamps produces 3500 lumens (7000 lumens total for both lamps). Taking into account optical fixture losses, the total light output of the Berkeley Lamp is 6000 lumens. A typical halogen torchiere produces 3300 lumens, and a typical 150W incandescent table lamp produces under 2000 lumens. So the light output of the Berkeley Lamp exceeds the combined output of a 300W torchiere and a 150W table lamp.

Q: I already have fluorescent lighting in my office; will I still save energy?

A: Yes, most ceiling office lighting systems use 200 to 400 watts per office. If you use a task light in addition to your overhead lights, you probably use an additional 75 watts. The Berkeley Lamp system uses only 120 watts when it is operated at full power. This will reduce your lighting load by approximately 250-300 watts.