CEE, GTB and Lighting: How to maximize your energy renovation aid

Faced with the growing challenges of the energy transition and changing regulations (notably the BACS and Tertiary decrees), Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) represent a powerful financial lever to accelerate your renovation projects.

Today, let's take a closer look at the link between lighting and BMS (Building Management System), and the conditions that must be met to fully benefit from CEE aid in this area.

BMS & Lighting: a strategic duo for CEE aid

BMS plays a key role in valuing energy efficiency certificates. By integrating lighting management into a high-performance BMS, you significantly increase your eligibility for financial assistance.

Building management systems are categorized according to their features. The higher the class, the more advanced the features, and the greater the grants awarded. To be eligible for CEE, it is essential that the building management system supports intelligent and centralized lighting management.

Lighting requirements

To comply with CEE requirements, several criteria must be met for the lighting part:

Taking natural light into account: lighting must adjust automatically according to the external light input.
Presence detection: lighting must only be triggered if there is a presence in the relevant areas.
Remote control: remote forced action must be possible via the BMS.
Feedback: operating data must be able to be centralized and analyzed.
Consistency with HVAC: Air conditioning and heating (HVAC) management must also take presence into account, in synergy with lighting.

Varied management solutions

To meet these requirements, several types of installations are possible:

Wired systems: the equipment is connected by cables, guaranteeing reliability and robustness.
Smart wireless solutions: based on technologies such as Bluetooth, they offer greater installation flexibility.
Centralized GTC: Centralized Technical Management allows all equipment (lighting, HVAC, etc.) to be monitored from a single system.

Whatever the technological choice, the essential thing is to aim for coherent and integrated management of the building, essential for obtaining the most advantageous CEE aid.

Conclusion: Plan ahead to save more

As you can see, a traditional "on/off" lighting system no longer meets today's requirements. Investing in smart management, integrated with a high-performance BMS, will not only allow you to benefit from substantial financial assistance, but also avoid costly re-interventions in the short term.

Doing something for the planet is good. Doing the right thing is even better.

Tribune by Léo Perez, Energy Audit Specialist and Business Developer for Clareo Lighting (LinkedIn).