United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Air and Radiation
(6202J)
EPA 430-F-97-024
June 1997
ENERGY STAR* Labeled
Residential Light Fixtures
Introducing...
ENERGY STAR® Labeled
Residential Light Fixtures
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The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
and the U.S. Department
of Energy (DOE) promote
energy efficiency because
electricity generation
contributes to air pollution,
including 35 percent of
all-U.S. emissions
of carbon dioxide.
It also accounts for
75 percent of all U.S.
emissions of sulfur dioxide
and 38 percent of
nitrogen oxides.
By using more
energy-efficient
equipment in our homes
and offices, we can
reduce this pollution—
while saving money.
Why Energy-Efficient Residential Light Fixtures?
American homes contain over
3 billion light fixtures. The energy
used to operate these fixtures
amounts to about 138 billion
kilowatt-hours of energy per
year—between 10 and 15% of
total residential electricity use.
This costs consumers nearly
$11 billion annually and results in
emissions of approximately
100 million tons of carbon dioxide.
Most residential fixtures use
incandescent light bulbs, a
technology that has remained
basically unchanged for
generations. Studies have
shown that 25% of a typical
home's fixtures account for 75%
of lighting energy. By
introducing energy-efficient
fixtures for these "high-use"
sockets, (which typically include
kitchens, table and floor fixtures
in living rooms, and outdoor
fixtures) 70 billion kilowatt-hours
could be saved annually.
If you have a conventional light fixture near your front door, you have the
opportunity to double your savings on operating costs by using an
ENIHGY STM compliant fixture.
What are EPA and DOE Doing About It?
Partnership agreements have
been signed* with leading fixture
manufacturers to recognize the
most energy-efficient models.
EPA and DOE will work with
these manufacturers to promote
superior products that qualify for
the EPA/DOE ENERGY STAR label.
The agencies will also promote
ENERGY STAR labeled light fixtures
to utilities and organizations that
purchase many residential-type
fixtures, such as universities
and hotels.
ENERGT Sun is a registered mark.
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What is an ENERGY STAR Labeled Light Fixture ?
* Two types of light fixtures are the equivalent amount of light based" efficient light bulb.
(lumens) as incandescent The efficient light bulbs used
covered under this Program:
those "hardwired" into a
home, such as a ceiling
mounted light; and those
fixtures that are "portable,"
including floor or table lamps.
The hardwired fixtures include
both indoor and outdoor
residential models.
* Fixtures that carry the ENERGY
STAR label meet energy
efficiency and quality criteria
to assure that consumers will
not sacrifice performance to
save energy. This new
generation of fixtures for the
home will be designed to emit
models while matching the
color rendering and light
temperature that consumers
are accustomed to in their
homes.
* Most ENERGY STAR compliant
residential light fixtures are
"dedicated" fixtures, meaning
that they are designed to
operate only an energy-
efficient light source. The
advantage of dedicated
fixtures is that you don't have
to buy a new ballast every
time the bulb burns out —
you just replace the "pin-
in these fixtures also last as
much as three times longer
than typical incandescent
bulbs. The ENERGY STAR
Program does not include
screw-in compact fluorescent
bulbs used to retrofit
incandescent lights.
* Convenience is also an
important feature of the new
ENERGY STAR labeled fixtures.
The indoor models start
immediately and operate
without the low level hum
typical of the older generation
of fluorescent fixtures. Some
of the portable models will also
feature dimming or switching
capabilities. The outdoor
fixtures will automatically shut
off during daylight hours and
some models will have motion
sensors that allow lights to
come on automatically
when needed.
* Reliability and safety
' performance criteria must be
met by any fixture carrying the
ENERGY STAR label. The fixtures
carry warranties and must be
tested to applicable National
Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE
standards.
How to Buy ENERGY
It's easy to buy ENERGY STAR
labeled products; just look for
the ENERGY STAR logo, or
designate ENERGY STAR when
writing procurement
specifications. ENERGY STAR
products will be available
through retail stores, lighting
showrooms and distributors.
For a list of ENERGY STAR labeled
STAR Labeled Fixtures
indoor and outdoor residential
light fixtures, please either call
the ENERGY STAR hotline or see
our web site.
The EPA is encouraging
consumers to ask for ENERGY STAR
labeled residential light fixtures.
If you or your organization want
to learn more about maximizing
its purchasing power to help the
environment and save on energy
bills, please contact EPA. In
addition to lists of qualified
products, we can provide you
with sample procurement
language for ENERGY STAR that
can be written into
specifications.
ENERGY STAR Labeled Torchiere = $150 Total Average Savings
A popular indoor light fixture is
the 300w halogen torchiere — a
6 foot tall floor lamp. An ENERGY
STAR alternative torchiere looks
the same and can put out the
same amount of light (lumens),
yet it can save consumers $150
plus over the life of the fixture.*
An added safety benefit is that
the ENERGY STAR labeled torchiere
operates at a significantly lower
temperature than the
750°-1,000°F halogen.
* Assuming a 65w CFL. fixture life of 10.000
hours and energy cost of JO.OB/kWh
EPA
DOE
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For more information about
ENERGY STAR Labeled Residential
Light Fixtures, please contact;
Manager,
ENERGY STAR Residential Light
Fixture Program
U.S. EPA (6202J)
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington. D.C. 20460
Or call the ENERGY STAR Hotline
toll-free at 1-888-STAR-YES
(1-888-782-7937)
Fax: 202-775-6680
On the Internet, our home page
address is http://www.epa.gov/
energystar.html
To receive information on ENERGY
STAR Programs 24 hours a day
via fax, call 202-233-9659
EPA SEEKS ONLY TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY PARTICULAR FUEL. COMPANY. OR ITS PRODUCTS.
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