DOE has finalized a new ENERGY
STAR specification for solid state lighting luminaires, including LEDs.
The criteria goes into effect September 30, 2008.
Under normal circumstances, DOE would establish an effective date 270 days after public release of the final criteria. However, additional time is required for these criteria because the LM-80 Lumen Depreciation test procedure has not yet been adopted by ANSI and IESNA.
The ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Solid State Lighting (SSL) Luminaires are intended for general illumination. SSL general illumination devices were not previously covered by any ENERGY STAR product category, although there are other product categories using light emitting diodes (LEDs) for non-illumination purposes, including indication and decoration.
Under normal circumstances, DOE would establish an effective date 270 days after public release of the final criteria. However, additional time is required for these criteria because the LM-80 Lumen Depreciation test procedure has not yet been adopted by ANSI and IESNA.
Solid State Lighting (SSL) Luminaires
The ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Solid State Lighting (SSL) Luminaires are intended for general illumination. SSL general illumination devices were not previously covered by any ENERGY STAR product category, although there are other product categories using light emitting diodes (LEDs) for non-illumination purposes, including indication and decoration.
DOE is leading ENERGY STAR management, specification development, and partner relations for SSL devices used for general illumination, including:
- Residential, commercial, industrial, and outdoor lighting SSL applications of all types
- Innovative SSL systems applications of all types (includes "free-form" SSL systems, and those incorporated into furniture, buildings, and equipment)
Solid-state lighting differs fundamentally from traditional lighting technologies in terms of materials, drivers, system architecture, controls, and photometric properties. A host of new test procedures and industry standards is needed to accommodate these technical differences.
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