ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Solid State Lighting Luminaires (SSL)
The ENERGY STAR criteria cover the requirements for SSL products used for general illumination, including
those with significant decorative function.
If a decorative SSL product serves a significant general illumination function, it falls within the scope of these criteria. The criteria apply to both residential and commercial products. The criteria apply only to products designed to be connected to the electric power grid. In addition, they do not apply to SSL products made for indication (such as traffic lights and exit signs); to products exclusively intended for decoration (such as holiday lights); nor to SSL products intended for retrofit into existing fixtures.
The general requirements apply to both Categories A and B. Additional requirements for correlated color temperature (CCT), luminaire efficacy, zonal lumen density, and minimum light output are listed under
Categories A and B.
A few key requirements include:
those with significant decorative function.
If a decorative SSL product serves a significant general illumination function, it falls within the scope of these criteria. The criteria apply to both residential and commercial products. The criteria apply only to products designed to be connected to the electric power grid. In addition, they do not apply to SSL products made for indication (such as traffic lights and exit signs); to products exclusively intended for decoration (such as holiday lights); nor to SSL products intended for retrofit into existing fixtures.
The general requirements apply to both Categories A and B. Additional requirements for correlated color temperature (CCT), luminaire efficacy, zonal lumen density, and minimum light output are listed under
Categories A and B.
A few key requirements include:
- Luminaires shall not draw power in the off state (but there are exceptions)
- A warranty must be provided for luminaires, covering repair or replacement of defective electrical parts (including light source and power supplies) for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of purchase.
- Luminaire manufacturers shall adhere to device manufacturer guidelines, certification programs, and test procedures for thermal management.
- LED module(s)/array(s) shall deliver at least 70% of initial lumens, when installed in-situ, for the minimum number of hours specified below:
Residential Indoor: 25,000 hours
Residential Outdoor: 35,000 hours
All Commercial: 35,000 hours
- Power supplies designated by the manufacturer for residential applications must meet FCC requirements for consumer use (FCC 47 CFR Part 15/18 Consumer Emission Limits).
- Included documentation must clearly state any known incompatibility with photo-controls, dimmers or timing devices.
