Expert to drive ultra efficient lighting

Dr Geoff Archenhold has been seconded as an industrial advisor to BERR in order to help drive public procurement use of ultra energy efficient lighting and promote the Government’s sustainability objectives. “I am delighted to be offered this unique opportunity to work with Government on such an important topic as ultra energy efficient lighting,” stated Dr Archenhold. “The public sector accounts for approximately 40% of the UK’s construction industry and is a large procurer of lighting so it is important we ensure that new ultra efficient lighting technologies are adopted as soon as possible. “It is clear that new lighting technologies such as LEDs offer new opportunities for the public sector to enable them to meet the Government’s carbon emission targets, whilst offering excellent value for money through lower running and maintenance costs and improved environmental benefits.” Dr Archenhold will provide valuable guidance on the use and procurement of new lighting technologies to various public sector organisations. He is currently a member of the influential think tank, Photonics Strategy Group, created by BERR after Lord Sainsbury launched the UK Photonics Strategy in July 2006.