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is immense,” says Mario Giordano, Global Head of
Public and Government Affairs at Signify. “Shifting
rapidly to energy-efficient, networked LED lighting
can meaningfully reduce electricity consumption
and emissions, while strengthening the resilience
of our energy systems.”

With half the buildings projected for 2050 yet
to be constructed, and the majority of existing
ones in urgent need of retrofit, the time is ripe to
make connected LED lighting a standard. It offers
a scalable, impactful strategy for transforming
buildings into healthier, smarter and more
sustainable environments.

To delve deeper into this topic, explore our full
white paper: “Unlocking negawatts: the role of
lighting in energy security and decarbonization,”
created in partnership with Climate Group.

Lighting is omnipresent in buildings, which makes
it a powerful data-gathering platform. When
paired with connected sensors and analytics,
lighting systems can monitor occupancy, usage
and behavioral patterns—empowering facilities
teams to make data-driven decisions for energy
management.

Global momentum toward smarter
lighting solutions
A growing number of governments are adopting
frameworks to promote energy-efficient lighting
as a fundamental requirement rather than an
optional upgrade. A few key initiatives include:
• The EU’s RoHS directive banning mercury-based
lamps, along with the Eco-design Regulation
phasing out low-efficiency lighting.
• The ASHRAE standards and new zero-emissions
building definitions in the U.S.
• Germany’s BEG incentive program, which
supports upgrades to connected lighting systems
• Japan’s Building Energy Conservation Act,
mandating zero-energy new buildings by 2030
• Spain’s PIREP program, which funds retrofits in
public infrastructure, including lighting

The time for action is now
“Lighting systems are ubiquitous—in homes, offices,
cities and streets. Their cumulative energy demand
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