DLC 6.0 Is Here: What’s Changing and What It Means for Your Lighting Projects
DLC 6.0: What’s Changing for Commercial Lighting
The transition from DLC 5.1 to DLC 6.0 raises the standard for commercial lighting. It’s more than a version update—it focuses on better efficiency, smarter controls, and improved lighting quality.
What’s New?
Higher Efficacy
Higher performance requirements mean more light output with less energy.
Advanced Controls
Greater emphasis on lighting controls helps maximize energy savings and flexibility.
Reduced Glare
Newer requirements place more focus on visual comfort and lighting quality.
What About Rebates?
DLC 6.0 is becoming the new benchmark for qualifying products. DLC stopped accepting new V5.1 applications in April 2026, making the transition to V6.0 increasingly important for future projects.
Rebate eligibility can vary by utility program, so always confirm the requirements for your specific project.
The Duralec Advantage
At Duralec, we focus on lighting that delivers efficiency, control, comfort, and long-term value.
DLC 6.0 is the next step in better commercial lighting and Duralec is ready for it.