GE's patented UltraStart T8 & T5 program start electronic ballast allow users to take advantage of energy savings strategies using occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting without sacrificing lamp life or increasing maintenance costs.Ideal for Retail, Industrial, warehouse and commercial applications using controls/occupancy sensorsWith energy legislation driving growth in controls: CA ‚¬â€œ title 24; ASHRAE 90.1; and IECC 2003 International Energy Conservation Code, GE's UltraStart ballast allow customers achieve energy savings without sacrificing lamp life in frequently switched applications ‚¬â€œ 5 or more starts per day