ENERGYSTAR
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for
Residential Light Fixtures
Eligibility Criteria - Version 4.2
Section 1: Definitions
Table of Contents
Section 2: Qualifying Products
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Section 3: Energy Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Products
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Section 4: Qualification Process, Testing Facilities, Standards & Documentation
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Section 5: Additional Quality Assurance Requirements
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Section 6: Effective Date
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Section 7: Future Specification Revisions
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Annex A:
Table 1: Indoor Fixtures
Table 1A: Additional Requirements for Indoor Recessed Downlight Retrofit Kits
Table 2A: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Efficient Light Source
Table 2B: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Reduced Operating Time
Table 3: GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Table 4: Indoor & Outdoor Fixtures Employing LED Light Engines for Primary
Illumination
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ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for
Residential Light Fixtures
Eligibility Criteria -Version 4.2
Below is the product specification (Version 4.2) for ENERGY STAR qualified residential light fixtures and
replacement GU-24 base integrated lamps. A product must meet all of the identified criteria if it is to be
labeled as ENERGY STAR by its manufacturer.
The intent of ENERGY STAR for Residential Light Fixtures is to move consumers from traditional
incandescent fixtures to fixtures that use high-quality fluorescent lamps, light emitting diodes, or other
energy-efficient technologies, including motion-sensors and daylight-sensors for outdoor fixtures.
1) Definitions: Below is a brief definition of a light fixture and other related terms as relevant to ENERGY
STAR:
A. ALA: American Lighting Association.
B. ANSI: American National Standards Institute.
C. APLAC: Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (NVLAP MRA Signatory).
D. Automatic Daylight Shutoff: A photosensor device that automatically prevents operation of a fixture
during daylight hours.
E. Ballast: A device used with an electric-discharge lamp to obtain the necessary circuit conditions
(voltage, current, and waveform) for starting and operating.
F. Ballast Frequency: The frequency at which the ballast operates the lamp, measured in Hertz (Hz)
orKilohertz(kHz).
G. CIE: Commission Internationale de I'Eclairage.
H. Color Rendering: The effect that the spectral characteristics of the light emitted by the lamp has on
the color appearance of the objects illuminated by the lamp. Color Rendering Index is measured
on a scale of zero to 100, and is defined in terms of a comparison of the spectral tri-stimulus
values of the objects under test illumination and a reference or standard illumination according to
the recommendations of CIE Publication No. 13.3.
I. Compact Fluorescent Lamp: A single based fluorescent lamp with a plug-in lamp base, including
multi-tube, multibend, spiral, and circline types.
J. Correlated Color Temperature (CCT): The actual color of the lamp is called the color temperature
and is defined in terms of the spectral tri-stimulus values (color coordinates) according to the
recommendations of IESNA LM-16. For color coordinates near the Black Body loci, the correlated
color temperature, measured in Kelvin (K), is used.
K. Covered Lamp: A lamp with an integral ballast and a translucent cover over the bare fluorescent
glass tube.
L. Electronic Ballast: A ballast that uses semi-conductor components to increase the frequency of
fluorescent lamp operation. Fluorescent system efficiency is increased due to the higher
frequency.
M. GU-24 Based Integrated Lamp: A lamp unit that integrates the lamp and its ballast. It does not
include any replaceable or interchangeable parts, and utilizes the GU-24 base type.
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N. GU-24 Based Two-Piece Lamp: A term for a lamp-ballast unit that includes a ballast with the GU-
24 base type paired with a standard pin based lamp. The ballast and lamp are separable, with the
ballast designed to accept replacement pin based lamps.
O. IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission.
P. IESNA: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
Q. I LAC: International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (NVLAP MRA Signatory).
R. Input Power: The actual total power used by all lamp(s) and ballast(s) of the light fixture during
operation, as measured in watts (MM).
S. Lamp: A generic term for a man-made source of light. By extension, the term is also used to
denote sources that radiate in regions of the spectrum adjacent to the visible. In lighting parlance,
the lamp is the replaceable light-generating component of a luminaire, usually a standardized
element with a standard base, such as a screw base, pin base, or bayonet base, for mechanical
and electrical coupling. [From IEEE Dictionary]
T. Lamp Ballast Platform: A pairing of one ballast with one or more lamps that can operate
simultaneously on that ballast. A unique platform is defined by the manufacturer and model
number of the ballast and lamp(s) and the quantity of lamps that operate on the ballast. A lamp
ballast platform also may refer to a lamp with an integral ballast.
U. Lamp Current Crest Factor: For 60Hz operation, the ratio of peak lamp current to the root mean
square (RMS) lamp current. For high-frequency (HF) operation, the highest peak lamp current of
the modulation envelope (when evaluated over a full line voltage cycle) to the root mean square
(RMS) of the lamp current.
V. Lampholder: A component of a fixture, which supplies power to the lamp and also holds the lamp
in place.
W. Light Emitting Diode (LED): A pn junction semiconductor device that emits incoherent optical
radiation when biased in the forward direction. The output is a function of its physical construction,
material used, and exciting current and may be in the ultraviolet, the visible, or in the infrared
regions of the spectrum (from IESNA RP-16-05 Addendum a).
X. LED Array: An assembly of LED packages, or dies on a printed circuit board or substrate, possibly
with optical elements and additional thermal, mechanical, and electrical interfaces that are
connected to the load side of LED driver. The LED array does not contain a power source, does
not include an ANSI standardized base, and is not connected directly to the branch circuit [from
IESNA RP-16-05 revision draft, March 2008].
Y. LED Control Circuitry: Electronic components located between the power source and the LED
package (or LED array, LED module) designed to limit voltage and current, to dim, to switch, or
otherwise control the electrical energy to the LED package (or LED array, LED module). The
circuitry does not include a power source [from IESNA RP-16-05 revision draft, March 2008].
Z. LED Driver: A power source with integral LED control circuitry designed to meet the specific
requirements of an LED package, or an LED array, or an LED module, or an LED lamp [from
IESNA RP-16-05 revision draft, March 2008].
AA. LED Light Engine: A subsystem of an LED luminaire that includes one or more LED packages, or
an LED array, or an LED module; an LED driver; electrical and mechanical interfaces; and an
integral heat sink to provide thermal dissipation. An LED light engine may be designed to accept
additional components that provide aesthetic, optical, and environmental control (other than
thermal dissipation). An LED light engine is designed to connect to the branch circuit, [from IESNA
RP-16-05 revision draft, March 2008].
BB. LED Luminaire: A complete LED lighting unit consisting of a light source and driver together with
parts to distribute light, to position and protect the light source, and to connect the light source to a
branch circuit. The light source itself may be an LED package, an LED array, an LED module, or
an LED lamp. The LED luminaire is intended to connect directly to a branch circuit [from IESNA
RP-16-05 revision draft, March 2008].
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CC. LED Package: An assembly of one or more LED dies that contains wire bond or other type of
electrical connections, possibly with an optical element and thermal, mechanical, and electrical
interfaces. The device does not include a power source, does not include an ANSI standardized
base, and is not connected directly to the branch circuit. LED package can also be referred to as
LED component [from IESNA RP-16-05 revision draft, March 2008].
DD. LED Platform: (see LED Light Engine definition above)
EE. Light Fixture (Luminaire): A complete lighting unit consisting of a lamp or lamps and ballasting
(when applicable) together with the parts designed to distribute the light, position and protect the
lamps, and connect the lamps to the power supply.
FF. Linear Fluorescent Lamp: A double based fluorescent lamp with a plug-in lamp base, including
straight shaped or U-bent types.
GG. Magnetic Ballast: A ballast that uses a magnetic core and copper winding and operates at the
frequency of the line voltage.
HH. MRA: Mutual Recognition Arrangement.
II. NAG LA: National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NVLAP MRA Signatory).
JJ. NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
KK. NFPA: The National Fire Protection Association (United States), which develops the National
Electrical Code (NEC).
LL. NRTL: Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory as recognized by OSHA's NRTL Program, which
is a part of OSHA's Directorate of Technical Support.
MM. NVLAP: National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.
NN. Optics: Include reflectors, baffles, lenses and/or diffusers, all of which control the light distribution
and the appearance of the lighted fixture.
OO. OSHA: Occupational Safety & Health Administration.
PP. Pigtail: A short piece of cable with two connectors on each end for converting between one
connector type and another; also referred to as a screw-based adapter and socket adapter.
QQ. Power Factor: The active power divided by the apparent power (i.e., the product of the rms input
voltage and rms input current of a ballast).
RR. Power Source: A transformer, power supply, battery, or other device capable of providing current,
voltage, or power within its design limits. This device contains no additional control capabilities
[from IESNA RP-16-05 Addendum a].
SS. Recessed Downlight Retrofit Kit: A non-linear lighting unit consisting of lamp(s), ballasting, optics,
trim, and power supply connection designed to convert an incandescent or halogen type Insulated
Ceiling (1C) or non-IC recessed downlight into an air-tight fixture that uses an energy-efficient light
source.
TT. Run-up Time: The time needed after switching on the electrical supply for the lamp to reach 80.0%
of its stabilized luminous flux.
UU. Standardized Color Ellipse: An elliptical region of chromaticity coordinates that is defined using a
centroid, a tilt angle relative to a horizontal axis, and a defined level of variance. Such a region
defines what chromaticity coordinates can be acceptably associated with a target Correlated Color
Temperature. For this specification, standardized color ellipses are defined using centroids based
upon objective chromaticities (x,y) and tilt angles (e) specified in Table 1 and 2 of ANSI C78.376-
2001, and a defined variance of seven steps.
VV. Trim: Trim is the part of the downlight that covers the ragged edge of the ceiling cut-out. The trim
may be a separate ring, or trim ring, or it may be integrated with the optics (i.e., a self-flanged
reflector). Airtight or non-airtight.
WW. UL: Underwriters Laboratories.
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2) Qualifying Products: The ENERGY STAR Residential Light Fixture specification covers the requirements
for indoor and outdoor light fixtures, recessed downlight retrofit kits and replacement GU-24 base
integrated lamps intended primarily for residential type applications. For the purposes of this ENERGY
STAR specification, residential applications include single-family and multi-family dwellings (such as
houses and apartments), dormitories, public or military housing, assisted-living facilities, motels and
hotels, and some light commercial applications.
Exclusion of magnetic ballasts: Indoor fluorescent fixtures that use magnetic ballasts cannot be
ENERGY STAR qualified under this Version 4.2 specification. Only outdoor fixtures that use high
intensity discharge (HID) lamps, such as metal halide and high pressure sodium, may continue to use
magnetic ballasts.
Inclusion of decorative LEDs (LED Hybrid Fixtures): LEDs used only as decorative lighting elements
in residential lighting fixtures and ceiling fan light kits are allowed as long as the total wattage of the
LEDs does not exceed five (5) watts, the average LED system (LED and driver) efficacy is at least 20
lumens per watt, and the LED is used to supplement a primary light source that meets all of the
applicable performance characteristics outlined in the Eligibility Criteria. This requirement applies to LED
"hybrid" fixtures. For documentation requirements, please send an email request to RLF@icfi.com.
3) Energy-Efficiency Specifications for Qualifying Products: Only those products listed in Section 2 that
meet the criteria provided in Annex A may qualify as ENERGY STAR. Specifications for qualifying
indoor fixtures can be found in Table 1. Additional specifications for qualifying recessed downlight
retrofit kits can be found in Table 1A. Specifications for qualifying outdoor fixtures can be found in
either Table 2A - Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Efficient Light Source or Table 2B - Outdoor
Fixtures: Compliance Through Reduced Operating Time. Specifications for GU-24 based integrated
lamps used in ENERGY STAR fixtures can be found in Table 3. Specifications for Indoor & Outdoor
Fixtures Employing LED Light Engines for Primary Illumination can be found in Table 4.
4) Qualification Process, Acceptable Sources of Documentation, Reference Standards & Required
Documentation :
The following section describes the steps required to qualify residential light fixtures and replacement
GU-24 base integrated lamps as ENERGY STAR, provides information about acceptable sources of
documentation, and states the testing standards and documentation required for performance
characteristics.
Qualification Process:
To qualify a residential lighting fixture as ENERGY STAR, it must be tested according to the protocol
outlined below. Note: EPA reserves the right to require additional documentation, at any time, in
order to determine compliance with all performance characteristics.
A. Partner must test qualifying products and obtain required documentation to meet the performance
characteristics referenced in Annex A of this specification. Refer to the appropriate columns in Tables
1 through 4 to determine the reference standard and required documentation applicable to each
performance characteristic.
The following stipulations apply:
• For multiple fixture models that use the same lamp/ballast combination or LED light engine, only
one set of test results is required. For example, two fixtures that use the same lamp and ballast
combination or LED light engine, but have different trim, lens and/or finish need only be tested
once.
1 EPA may on occasion modify submittal procedures and format. Partners will be notified at the time of these
modifications. For the most current instructions on submitting fixtures to ENERGY STAR, reference the Residential Light
Fixtures Partner Resources page on the ENERGY STAR Web site.
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• For fluorescent fixture models that may use different ballasts (either in terms of the type of
ballast or manufacturer), each lamp/ballast combination must undergo testing and the test
results must be submitted for qualification. For example, if a residential light fixture partner plans
to use ballasts from several manufacturers in any one fixture, the fixture must be tested with
each manufacturer's ballast.
• For fluorescent fixture models with one ballast type that can work with multiple fluorescent lamp
types, the fixtures need only be tested with one lamp type. The lamp type must either be the one
supplied with the fixture at shipment or, if a lamp is not supplied, one of the lamp types listed on
the packaging. Please note that EPA expects all lamps listed on the packaging to comply with
the specification when operating on the fixture's ballast. To ease the burden on the
manufacturer, however, test data need be submitted for only one lamp type operating on the
fixture's ballast.
B. Electronically submit a completed copy of the ENERGY STAR Residential Light Fixture Qualified
Product Information (QPI) form, along with required documentation in the Supplemental Information
Reporting (SIR) form, to the address listed on the QPI form. To obtain the current version of the QPI
and SIR forms, visit the "Lighting" section of the ENERGY STAR Web site at
www.enerqystar.qov/partners, select "Manufacturers," and click on "Qualifying Product Information."
Acceptable Sources of Documentation:
A. A variety of acceptable sources of documentation are referenced for each performance
characteristic within Tables 1 through 4. For clarity, these sources are summarized below:
• A test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA signatories - Both
public and private accredited laboratories may be used. NVLAP's MRA signatory partners
include ILAC, APLAC, and NACLA. Note that if the laboratory used for the lumen output, CRI,
CCT, or lamp life test is accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA signatories, it must also have a
scope of accreditation that includes the method of measurement reference standard for this
performance characteristic. Partners should obtain from the laboratory both its certificate of
accreditation and its scope of accreditation and submit them to ENERGY STAR.
• An EPA-approved Platform Letter of Approval - These letters are provided from EPA to
manufacturers who have pre-approved specific performance characteristics for their lamp and/or
ballast. When using this type of documentation, Partners should obtain a copy of the applicable
letter from the manufacturer and include it with the ENERGY STAR submittal.
• EPA-approved documentation from an industry association - In certain instances, EPA has
approved documentation from industry associations who take responsibility for specific
performance characteristics of lamps and/or ballasts. When using this type of documentation,
Partners should contact the industry association to obtain the EPA-approved documentation that
is required for use with ENERGY STAR submittals. Note: Partners may use the NEMA-ALA
Lamp and Ballast Matrices as a source for obtaining required information to qualify fixtures using
compact fluorescent lamps. These matrices can be found at
http://www.nema.orq/lampballastmatrix/.
• A test report from an OSHA NRTL laboratory - Documentation for safety requirements must
come from an OSHA NRTL laboratory. OSHA NRTL laboratories may also be used to obtain
certain additional performance characteristics, as specified in Tables 1 through 4.
• Manufacturer documentation - Documentation for certain performance characteristics (such
as product packaging requirements) may come directly from the original equipment
manufacturer.
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B. The information below may be used to locate an accredited testing facility:
• For a list of NVLAP accredited laboratories, visit the NVLAP Web site at
http://www.nist.gov/nvlap or call (301) 975-4016.
• For a list of signatories to the ILAC MRA, visit the ILAC Web site at www.ilac.org.
• For a list of signatories to the APLAC MRA, visit the APLAC Web site at http://www.aplac.org.
• For a list of signatories to the NACLA MRA, visit the NACLA Web site at www.nacla.net.
• For a list of accredited OSHA NRTL laboratories, visit http://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/ or call
(202)693-2110.
• For a list of laboratories trained by a representative of the Lighting Research Center (RPI) to
perform ASSIST Recommends testing procedures, contact EPA.
• For a list of laboratories qualified and participating in the CALiPER program, visit
http://www.netl.doe.gov/ssl/comm_testing.htm
C. Documentation Notes: The list of Documentation Conditions below is referenced in appropriate
sections of the Annexes.
[1] Laboratory test results must be produced using the specific lamp and ballast that will
operate in the fixture.
[2] Note: If the laboratory used for this test is accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories it must also have a scope of accreditation that includes the method of
measurement reference standard for this performance characteristic.
[3] Laboratory test results must be produced using the specific lamp that will operate in the
fixture and either the ballast that will operate in the fixture or a commercially-available ballast
that meets the applicable ANSI ballast requirements, if applicable, for the light source being
tested.
[4] Manufacturers may obtain ENERGY STAR conditional qualification for their fixture if all of
the following items are provided:
1. A letter on letterhead from a NVLAP laboratory, one of its MRA signatories, or an ISO
9000 registered facility demonstrating lamp life testing has begun.
2. A laboratory report proving that testing has been completed for at least 40% of rated
life.
3. The date for testing completion.
Conditional approval will only be granted for a period of no longer than 325 days.
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[5] It is also intended that the fluorescent lamp manufacturer will meet the following quality
requirements during the production runs of each lamp model:
1. The lamp manufacturer is required to maintain color control such that a minimum of
90% of the ongoing production (as represented by samples tested from each
production shift for the same color and when typically evaluated over 12 month period)
will fall within the 7 step Mac Adam color ellipse associated with the designated
(manufacturer declared) target color.
2. For the purposes of meeting color control, the lamp manufacturer must maintain testing
equipment calibrated to international practices and standards and must compile the
ongoing color control data in a manner such that it can be easily reviewed upon EPA
request.
3. At a minimum, the manufacturer's color quality control program must maintain the
following information for a 3-year period:
a. Test dates and sample size (minimum of two lamps per production shift)
b. Test results (x,y) for each sample lamp measured
c. Test results (all x,y data) for sample lamps plotted graphically against the
designated 7 step color ellipse and available for review at least on a quarterly basis
d. Records to substantiate that 90 percent of the (x,y) data points fall within the
applicable 7 step Mac Adam ellipse. Manufacturers are encouraged to exceed this
target.
[6] Laboratory test results must be produced using the specific ballast that will operate in the
fixture.
[7] A laboratory test report must be submitted upon EPA request.
[8] Note: A laboratory test report proving the fixture is dimmable from 100% to 30% must be
submitted upon EPA request.
[9] Manufacturers may obtain ENERGY STAR conditional qualification if at 40% of rated life, 8
or more lamps are operational.
• Two sample failures, acceptable.
• Three sample failures, does not qualify.
In addition, manufacturers must supply a letter on letterhead from a NVLAP accredited
laboratory, one of its MRA signatories, or an ISO 9000 registered facility demonstrating lamp
life testing has begun and the date of testing completion. Conditional approval will be
granted fora period of no longer than 325 days. Interim and final average rated lifetime tests
must use the same samples.
[10] 1,000 hour lumen maintenance and lumen maintenance at 40% of rated life tests must use
the same samples.
[11] Partners must specify if their product contains amalgam mercury during the qualification
submission process to be eligible for this requirement.
[12] Laboratory test results must be produced using each specific fixture that will be qualified.
5) Additional Quality Assurance Requirements: The following requirements outline a manufacturer-financed
quality assurance system that allows for independent evaluation of ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures.
These requirements went into effect with the Version 4.0 effective date of October 1, 2005. EPA may
request manufacturers to submit products for quality assurance testing as described below. EPA
reserves the right to modify these procedures based on experience gained in their implementation. The
Procedures Manual for this program is available on the ENERGY STAR RLF Partner Resources page
at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=manuf_res.pt_lighting
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For current information on this program and guidelines, reference the most recent version of this Manual
on the Residential Light Fixtures Partner Resources page on the ENERGY STAR website.
A. Quality Assurance Testing (QA4): EPA will select fixtures, platforms, and/or replacement lamps
each year for quality assurance testing. The manufacturer of each selected product will be required
to commission third-party testing of the specified fixture, lamp, or platform by a manufacturer-
independent testing lab. The testing lab will procure three (3) samples of each fixture or ten (10)
samples of each platform or replacement lamp on the open market (if possible). Specific testing
details are outlined in the Procedures Manual.
Schedule Requirements:
The manufacturer must retain a qualified third-party testing lab within fourteen (14) business days of
EPA notification. The laboratory must complete all initial testing (except lumen maintenance, which
should be started but cannot be completed) within 19 calendar days of notification of test start date
to EPA. For fixtures, testing on the first sample must be completed within 311 days of initial
notification by EPA. If the second and third samples need to be tested, testing needs to be
completed within 240 days of failure of the first sample. For platforms or lamps, testing on all ten
samples must be completed within 311 days of initial notification by EPA.
For fixtures, if more than one sample fails to meet the same performance parameter of the ENERGY
STAR specification, the fixture will be addressed under EPA's delisting protocol. For platforms or
replacement lamps, if more than two out often samples fail to meet the same performance
parameter of the ENERGY STAR specification, the platform or replacement lamps will be addressed
under EPA's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Underperforming Components (Lamps,
Ballasts, or Drivers).
Note: EPA will select no more than two (2) fixtures, lamp ballast platforms or replacement lamps
from any given manufacturer per year. Having selected the platform or replacement lamp, EPA will
then proceed with testing one specific fixture that contains each platform or replacement lamp; or
initiate the Quality Assurance process on the items.
B. Third-Party Complaint Process: Any party who believes that a non-compliant fixture is using the
ENERGY STAR mark may request that EPA investigate the fixture's compliance. This request must
be accompanied by laboratory test reports or other evidence indicating that the product does not
meet ENERGY STAR requirements. The third-party making the complaint shall remain anonymous
in all communications between EPA and the manufacturer whose product is in question.
EPA will review the materials from the third-party; will notify the manufacturer of the complaint; and,
if necessary, request a corrective action plan be submitted within seven (7) calendar days. Upon
receipt and review of the corrective action plan, EPA will take one of the following actions:
• Determine that the fixture is eligible to meet the ENERGY STAR requirements, or
• Determine that the fixture is not qualified or not eligible to be qualified and either request
additional information or take steps to remove the fixture from the ENERGY STAR Qualified
Product List for a minimum of six months and/or ensure the manufacturer ceases use of the
ENERGY STAR mark.
EPA reserves the right to terminate any partnership agreements with a manufacturer whose
products repeatedly violate the specification
6) Effective Date: The ENERGY STAR Version 4.2 Eligibility Criteria (a.k.a. Specification) for Residential
Light Fixtures, which represents the addition of test procedures and performance metrics for LED-based
fixtures shall go into effect on June 2, 2008. Note: as previously announced, requirements specific
to GU-24 based integrated lamps and the fixtures employing them take effect on August 1, 2008.
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A. Qualifying and Labeling Products under the Version 4.2 Specification: All products, including models
originally qualified under Versions 4.0 or 4.1 with a date of manufacture on or after June 2, 2008,
must meet the new Version 4.2 requirements in order to use the ENERGY STAR mark on the
product, in product literature, on Partner promotional materials, on the Partner's website, or through
Partner sales channels. (Note: products qualified under Version 4.1 automatically qualify under
Version 4.2.) The date of manufacture is specific to each unit and is the date (i.e.. month and year)
on which a unit is considered to be completely assembled.
B. Elimination of Automatic Grandfatherinq: EPA does not allow grandfathering under this Version 4.2
specification. Therefore, any product sold, marketed, or identified by the manufacturing partner as
ENERGY STAR must meet the current specification in effect at that time.
7) Future Specification Revisions: ENERGY STAR reserves the right to change the specification should
technological and/or market changes affect its usefulness to consumers, industry, or the environment. In
keeping with current policy, revisions to the specification will be arrived at through industry discussions.
While this document currently refers to test procedures for fluorescent and compact fluorescent
technologies, as new technologies emerge that have equal or better performance to the levels proposed
here, consistent with a technology neutral approach, EPA may amend the program requirements by
adding additional test procedures.
Expiration of ENERGY STAR Qualification: During future specification revisions EPA may choose to
require complete new test data (i.e., test data that has been obtained within the six months prior to
submitting the fixture for re-qualification) and documentation for all performance characteristics in order
for a fixture to remain ENERGY STAR qualified. New test data may be required for new, revised and/or
existing ENERGY STAR performance characteristics.
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ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Residential Light Fixtures: Version 4.2 - ANNEX A
Table 1: Indoor Fixtures
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Note: Only electronic ballasts may be used to meet the requirements of this table. In addition, fixtures that utilize compact fluorescent lamps that do not have a plug-in base (i.e
use a mogul, medium, or other screw base) are not eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR.
Combined Lamp & Ballast Requirements:
System Efficacy
Per Lamp Ballast
Platform in Lumens
Per Watt (LPW)
> 50 LPW for all lamp types below 30
total listed lamp watts.
> 60 LPW for all lamp types that are <
24 inches and > 30 total listed lamp
watts.
> 70 LPW for all lamp types that are >
24 inches and > 30 total listed lamp
watts.
Lamp Requirements:
Lamp Life
For lamps shipped with the fixtures, the
average rated life of the lamp must be >
10,000 hours.
If the lamp is not shipped with the
fixture, product packaging must meet
the requirements set forth in the
"Product Packaging for Consumer
Awareness" section of this Table.
IESNA LM-9; LM-66;
ANSI C82.2
IESNA LM-40-01; LM-65-01;
IEC 60091; IEC 60901;
ANSI C82.1; ANSI C82.11
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices.
Sample Size: > 3 lamp/ballast combination samples must be tested.
Passing Test: Two of the three samples must pass in order to qualify for
ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [11, [21
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Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from an ISO 9000 registered facility.
Sample Size: > 10 lamps must be tested.
Passing Test: 50% of the sample set must be functioning at the lifetime
requirement in order to qualify for ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [2], [3], [4]
2 Efficacy shall be determined by the following equation:
Efficacy [Lumens per Watt] = Measured Lamp Lumens [Lumens]
Measured Input Power [Watts]
Lamp Lumens: Lamp lumens must be measured using the lamp and ballast that are shipped with the fixture.
Input Power: Input power must be measured with the lamp and ballast that are shipped with the fixture.
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Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Lumen
Maintenance
For lamps indicated on the fixture
packaging or shipped with the fixtures,
the lamp shall have an average rated
lumen maintenance of at least 80% of
initial lamp lumens at 40% (4,000 hours
minimum) rated lamp life.
IESNALM-40-01; IESNA LM-9-
99; IESNA LM-65-01; IESNA
LM-66-00; ANSI C78.5
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP, one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from an ISO 9000 registered facility.
Sample Size: > 10 lamps must be tested.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples must achieve the required lumen
maintenance value in order to qualify for ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [3]
Color Rendering
Index
For lamps shipped with the fixtures, the
color rendering index must meet the
following requirements:
> 80 for compact fluorescent lamps.
> 75 for linear fluorescent lamps.
If the lamp is not shipped with the
fixture, product packaging must meet
the requirements set forth in the
"Product Packaging for Consumer
Awareness" section of this Table.
IESNA LM-58; CIE 13.3
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices.
Sample Size: > 10 lamps must be tested.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples must achieve the required color
rendering index value in order to qualify for ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [2], [3]
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Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Correlated Color
Temperature
For lamps shipped with the fixtures, the
lamps must have one of the following
designated correlated color
temperatures (CCT): 2700K, 3000K,
3500K, 4100K, 5000K, or6500K.
If the lamp is not shipped with the
fixture, product packaging must meet
the requirements set forth in the
"Product Packaging for Consumer
Awareness" section of this Table.
IESNA LM-58; LM-16
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP, one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from an ISO 9000 registered facility.
Sample Size: > 10 lamps must be tested.
Passing Test: > 90% of the lamps tested fall within a 7-step ANSI Mac
Adam ellipse for the designated CCT in order to qualify for ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [3], [5]
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Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Lamp/
Lampholder
Compatibility
For lamps indicated on the fixture
packaging or shipped with the fixtures,
lamps must utilize an ANSI/IEC
standardized lamp base configuration,
as defined by ANSI C81.61 and IEC
60061-1.
The lampholder must be designed to
accept lamps with ANSI/IEC
standardized lamp base configurations
for all applicable wattages. For
example, if the ballast can operate
lamps with multiple wattages (e.g., an
18W, 26W, or 32W lamp) then the
lampholder must be designed to accept
lamps with ANSI/IEC standardized
lamp base configurations for all three
applicable wattages.
In addition, lamps shall either:
• Meet the requirements of an
ANSI/IEC standardized lamp
specification sheet, as defined
byANSIC78.901-2001 and
IEC 60901 (for compact
fluorescent lamps) or ANSI
C78.81-2001 and IEC 60081
(for linear lamps) if an
applicable standard exists, or,
• If no ANSI/IEC lamp standard
exists (e.g., a spiral compact
fluorescent lamp), a custom
lamp specification sheet must
be provided at the time of
submittal. Specific lamp
characteristics that should be
included in the lamp
specification sheet are
detailed in the Required
Documentation column.
Lamp Base Configuration:
ANSIC81.61; IEC 60061-1
Lamps Compliant with an ANSI-
IEC Standard (for lamp
dimensions and electrical
parameters):
ANSI C78.901-2001; ANSI
C78.81-2001; IEC 60901; IEC
60081
Lamps Not Compliant with an
ANSI-IEC Standard (for lamp
dimensions and electrical
parameters):
ANSI C78.901-2001; ANSI
C78.81-2001 (used as a
reference for the format and type
of information required on a
custom lamp specification sheet)
Lamp Base Configuration:
Provide manufacturer data indicating the lamp base type used.
Lamps Compliant with an ANSI-IEC Standard (for lamp dimensions and
electrical parameters): Provide manufacturer data indicating applicable
ANSI-IEC lamp data sheet number.
Lamps Not Compliant with an ANSI-IEC Standard (for lamp dimensions and
electrical parameters): Provide a manufacturer lamp specification sheet that
describes the following (use the ANSI lamp data sheets found in ANSI
C78.901 and C78.81 as a reference for the format and type of information
requested):
1. Lamp Description, including:
• Lamp Model Number
• Nominal Wattage
• Bulb Designation / Lamp Size (i.e., T4, T5, T8, etc.)
• Lamp Base Type as defined by ANSI C81.61 or IEC 60061-
1(i.e.,2G13, GR10q, etc.)
• Starting Circuit Application (i.e., rapid start, preheat, etc.)
2. Dimensional Characteristics, including diagram
3. Lamp Operating Characteristics, including:
• Approximate wattage (W)
• Voltage( V)
• Current (A)
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Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Lamp Labeling For lamps shipped with fixtures, a
Requirement manufacturer designation that
encompasses the lamp manufacturer
name, wattage, correlated color
temperature, and color rendering index
must be labeled on the lamp or lamp
base.
Electronic Ballast Requirements
(Note: Magnetic Ballasts May Not Be Used in Indoor Fixtures):
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A copy of the actual language that will be included on the base of the lamp.
General
Per ANSI C82.11 Section 5 except
paragraph 5.3.1.
ANSIC82.11
No supplemental documentation is required.
Lamp Start Time
The time needed after switching on the
lamp to start continuously and remain
illuminated must be an average of one
second or less.
ANSI C82.11-5.2
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from an OSHA NRTL laboratory.
Sample Size: > 3 lamp/ballast combination samples must be tested.
Passing Test: Two of the three samples must pass in order to qualify for
ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [1]
Power Factor
"0.5
ANSIC82.11-3.3.1
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from the manufacturer
Sample Size: > 3 ballast samples must be tested.
Passing Test: Two of the three samples must pass in order to qualify for
ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [6]
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Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Lamp Current
Crest Factor
ANSI C82.11-3.3.3 and 5.6
ANSI C82.1-5.6.1
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from an OSHA NRTL laboratory.
Sample Size: > 3 ballast samples must be tested.
Passing Test: Two of the three samples must pass in order to qualify for
ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [6]
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Performance
Characteristic
Maximum
Measured Ballast
Case
Temperature
During Normal
Operation Inside
Fixture(s)
Electromagnetic
and Radio
Frequency
Interference
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Not to exceed the ballast manufacturer
maximum recommended ballast case
temperature during normal operation
inside a fixture.
Note: This performance characteristic
is separate and distinct from thermal
requirements established by UL, which
governs safety rather than longevity of
the ballast. All qualified fixtures are
expected to meet this requirement,
including linear, suspended, close-to-
ceiling, 1C, ICAT and Non-IC recessed
canisters, etc. as well as those fixtures
that may be exempt from UL1598.
Ballast must meet FCC requirements
for consumer use (FCC 47 CFR Part 18
Consumer Emission Limits).
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
UL1598, Section 11
(Acceptable when the
thermocouple is placed at the
hot-spot location indicated by the
ballast manufacturer.)
-OR-
Lighting Research Center (LRC)
"Proposed Durability Testing
Method: Temperature" available
at
dl
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/proqrams/li
qhtinqTransformation/pdf/durabili
tvTestinqFinalReport.pdf
Note: All qualified fixtures are
expected to meet the Measured
Maximum Ballast Case
Temperature During Normal
Operation Inside Fixture(s)
requirement. This includes every
qualified fixture including linear,
suspended, close-to-ceiling, 1C,
ICAT and Non-IC recessed
canisters, etc. as well as those
fixtures that may be exempt from
UL1598.
Consumer Limits Per FCC 47
CFR Part 18.305 and 18.307
Required Documentation
Provide: A Temperature Test Report containing all of the following
information:
• Fixture model(s) tested
• Lamp model(s) and ballast model(s) tested
• Measured maximum ballast case temperatures
• Ambient temperature
• Test procedure, including description of fixture installation,
thermocouple location(s), and time that elapsed before readings
were taken.
• Ballast Manufacturer Maximum Recommended Case Temperature
During Normal Operation Inside the Fixture(s)
• Ballast Hot Spot Location Diagram from the ballast manufacturer
The test report may be from:
1. a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA signatories; or
2. an OSHA NRTL laboratory; or
3. the fixture or ballast manufacturer.
Sample Size: 1 fixture must be tested.
Passing Test: Measured temperature at the appropriate ballast case test
point must be less than the manufacturer recommended maximum.
Conditions: Laboratory test results must be produced using the fixture with
the highest operating temperature among all fixtures being qualified, the
specific ballast that will operate in the fixture, and a lamp with the same
wattage and lamp type (e.g., triple-tube, quad tube, spiral) that will operate
in the fixture.
Provide:
No supplemental documentation required.
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Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Ballast Frequency
20 to 33 kHz or > 40 kHz
Oscilloscope instruction manual
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from the manufacturer
Sample Size: > 3 ballast samples must be tested.
Passing Test: Two of the three samples must pass in order to qualify for
ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [6]
Transient
Protection
Per ANSI C82.11b, paragraph 5.10.1
(100kHz Ring Wave, 2.5kV, both
common mode and differential mode, 7
strikes)
ANSI C82.11b, paragraph 5.10.1
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for this
performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such as
the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from the manufacturer
Sample Size: > 3 ballast samples must be tested.
Passing Test: AN samples must pass in order to qualify for ENERGY
STAR.
Conditions: [6]
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Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
End of Life
Protection
All ballasts that operate lamps sized T5
and smaller must contain an end of life
protection circuit. For ballasts that
operate multiple lamps and are
required to have end of life protection,
the ballast must shut down no more
than two lamps when one of the lamps
has reached end of life. For example, a
fixture with one ballast and five lamps
must not shut down more than the lamp
that has reached end of life plus one
additional lamp.
IEC 61347-2-3 Amendment 1 to
Edition 1 2004-06 (or ANSI
C82.11-2005, upon its release)
Provide:
For all ballasts that that operate T4 and/or T5 sized lamps, demonstrate that
the ballast is in compliance with the referenced standards by providing:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for
this performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such
as the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from the ballast manufacturer
For all ballasts that operate T3 and smaller sized lamps, provide from the
ballast manufacturer a circuit diagram and an accompanying engineering
description outlining the scheme that is used to achieve the end of life
function within the ballast.
Sample Size: > 1 ballast sample must be tested.
Passing Test: All samples must pass in order to qualify for ENERGY
STAR.
Conditions: [6]
Dimming
Torchiere style portable fixtures shall
be dimmable from 100% to 30%, or
less, of maximum light output, or be
switchable to three levels of brightness,
not including the off position.
Other fixture types that utilize dimmable
ballasts shall be dimmable from 100%
to 30%, or less, of maximum light
output, or be switchable to three levels
of brightness, not including the off
position.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A laboratory test report proving the fixture is dimmable from 100% to 30%
must be submitted upon EPA request.
Safety - Ballasts
and "Non-Edison
base Fluorescent
Adapters"
The cover page of a safety test report
or a general coverage statement must
be provided to demonstrate compliance
with ANSI/UL 935 or UL 1993, as
appropriate.
ANSI/UL 935 or UL 1993
Provide:
A cover page of a safety test report or a general coverage statement from
an OSHA NRTL laboratory.
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Performance
Characteristic
Fixture Requirements:
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Fixture Warranty
A written warranty must be included
with fixture packaging at the time of
shipment, which covers repair or
replacement of defective parts of the
fixture housing, optics, trim and
electronics (excluding the lamp) for a
minimum of two years from the date of
purchase.
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Required Documentation
Provide:
A copy of the actual two-year fixture manufacturer written warranty that is
included with product packaging.
Noise
Class A sound rating for electronic
ballasts within the fixture, not to exceed
a measured level of 24 dBA (audible)
when the ballast is installed in the
fixture.
Class A sound rating for
electronic ballasts within the
fixture, not to exceed a
measured level of 24 dBA
(audible) when the ballast is
installed in the fixture and is
measured using a sound meter
(similar in performance to B&K
type 2209) where the
microphone is located 12 inches
from the fixture in any direction.
Provide:
Test report upon EPA request.
Lamp Shipment
Requirement
All indoor fixtures must be shipped with
a lamp, except for the following
fluorescent fixture types:
1. Recessed downlight fixtures and
recessed downlight retrofit kits
2. Fixtures using linear fluorescent
lamps
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
None
Replaceable
Ballast
Ballasts in all fixtures (including
portables) must be accessible and
removable by an electrician without the
cutting of wires and without damage to
the fixture housing, trim, decorative
elements or the carpentry (e.g., ceiling
drywall) to which the fixture is attached.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A copy of the language that includes guidance on ballast replacement and
states that the ballast is replaceable with the use of a "qualified electrician."
Safety - Portable
Fixtures
The cover page of a safety test report
or a general coverage statement must
be provided to demonstrate compliance
with ANSI/UL 153.
ANSI/UL153
Provide:
The cover page of a safety test report or a general coverage statement from
an OSHA NRTL laboratory.
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Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Safety -
Hardwired
Fixtures
The cover page of a safety test report
or a general coverage statement must
be provided to demonstrate compliance
with UL 1598.
UL1598
Provide:
The cover page of a safety test report or a general coverage statement from
an OSHA NRTL laboratory.
Recessed
Downlight
Fixtures-
Insulation
Contact (IC)-
Rated
Recessed downlight fixtures that are
either IC-Rated for direct contact with
insulation or non IC-Rated may qualify
as ENERGY STAR. For fixtures to be
considered IC-Rated they must be
approved for zero clearance insulation
cover (1C) by an OSHA NRTL
laboratory. Recessed downlight
fixtures that are IC-Rated must also
meet the requirements for air tight
fixtures, listed below.
Approved for zero clearance
insulation cover (1C) by an
OSHA NRTL laboratory
None
Recessed
Downlight
Fixtures-Air Tight
For Restricted Air
Movement
Recessed downlight fixtures that are
either air tight or not air tight may
qualify as ENERGY STAR. For fixtures
to be considered airtight, the housing
or certified/listed accessory must have
leakage less than 2.0 cubic feet per
minute (CFM) at 75 Pascals (or 1.57
Ibs/ft2) when tested in accordance with
ASTM E283 and shall be sealed with a
gasket or caulk.
For recessed downlight fixtures that are
airtight, the following measures must
be taken to ensure that fixtures can be
properly installed and inspected:
1. Product packaging must meet the
requirements set forth in the
"Product Packaging for Consumer
Awareness Requirements" section
below.
2. The fixture itself must include a
label certifying "airtight", or similar
designation, to show air leakage
less than 2.0 CFM at 75 Pascals
when tested in accordance with
ASTM E283. The label must be
clearly visible to a building
inspector.
ASTM E283
None
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ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
3. Installation instructions must be
included listing all components of
the assembly that will be
necessary to ensure an airtight
installation and how the
components should be properly
installed. For example, depending
on the method used to achieve air-
tight operation, the instructions
should alternatively show how a
gasket is to be attached, what type
of caulk to use and how it should
be applied, or which certified
airtight trim kits are designed to be
installed with the luminaire
housing.
Product
Packaging for
Consumer
Awareness
Requirements
For fixtures that are not shipped with
lamps, product packaging must include
a list of lamps types that would ensure
ENERGY STAR quality and
performance when paired with the
qualifying fixture. This list must be
clearly visible to the consumer on the
fixture packaging.
Manufacturers are not required to
provide specific lamp manufacturer
names and model numbers on the
packaging. Rather, generic lamp
listings, such as the NEMA or ANSI
generic descriptions including a color
designation (e.g., F32T8/830 or
CFQ26W/G24q/827), will suffice. In
addition, packaging should suggest that
consumers select a lamp with a rated
life of 10,000 hours or more. Note:
only recessed downlight fixtures,
recessed downlight retrofit kits, and
fixtures using linear lamps may ship
without a lamp.
For fixtures that are shipped with
lamps, product packaging language is
required that clearly describes the
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A written copy or a PDF graphic of the language that will be displayed on
product packaging and within the packaging, as required (i.e., installation
instructions for air-tight rated fixtures).
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Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
nominal color designation of the lamp in
units of Kelvin (i.e., 2700K, 3000K,
3500K, 4100K, 5000K, or6500K).
For recessed downliqht fixtures that are
IC-Rated, product packaging must
clearly state this rating. The language
must be clearly visible on the product
packaging. The IC-Rated designation
will also be included in the fixture
description included in the Qualified
Product list posted on the ENERGY
STAR Web site. Sample language:
"IC-Rated for direct contact with
insulation".
For recessed downliqht fixtures that are
Air-Tight (AT) rated, product packaging
must clearly show that the fixture
produces less air leakage than 2.0
CFM at 75 Pascals when tested in
accordance with ASTM E283. The
language must be clearly visible on the
product packaging. The "airtight", or
similar, designation will also be
included in the fixture description
included in the Qualified Product list
posted on the ENERGY STAR Web
site. Sample language: "Certified Air
Tight per ASTM E283."
Table 1A: Additional Requirements for Indoor Recessed Down light Retrofit Kits
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Note: The following ENERGY STAR performance requirements must be met by recessed downlight retrofit kits in addition to those listed in Table 1 - Indoor Fixtures, above.
Combined Lamp & Ballast Requirements:
Reflectors
Reflectors must be included to
maximize fixture efficiency.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
No supplemental documentation required.
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Table 1A: Additional Requirements for Indoor Recessed Down light Retrofit Kits
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Aperture
Maximum 7.0"
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
No supplemental documentation required.
Air Tight For
Restricted Air
Movement
Only recessed downlight retrofit kits
that are air tight may qualify as
ENERGY STAR. For fixtures to be
considered airtight, the housing or
certified/listed accessory must have
leakage less than 2.0 cubic feet per
minute (CFM) at 75 Pascals (or 1.57
Ibs/ft2) when tested in accordance with
ASTM E283 and shall be sealed with a
gasket or caulk.
For recessed downlight retrofit fixtures,
the following measures must be taken
to ensure that fixtures can be properly
installed and inspected:
1. Product packaging must meet the
requirements set forth in the
"Product Packaging for Consumer
Awareness" section within this
table, below.
2. The fixture itself must include a
label certifying airtight or similar
designation to show air leakage
less than 2.0 CFM at 75 Pascals
when tested in accordance with
ASTM E283. The label must be
clearly visible to a building
inspector.
3. Installation instructions must be
included listing all components of
the assembly that will be
necessary to ensure an airtight
installation and how the
components should be properly
installed. For example, depending
on the method used to achieve air-
tight operation, the instructions
should alternatively show how a
gasket is to be attached, what type
of caulk to use and how it should
be applied, or which certified
ASTM E283
Provide:
A test report from:
1. a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA signatories; or
2. an OSHA NRTL laboratory; or
3. the fixture manufacturer.
Sample Size: > 1 sample must be tested.
Passing Test: The sample tested must meet the requirement.
Conditions: [12]
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Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
airtight trim kits are designed to be
installed with the luminaire
housing.
Electrical
Connections
Edison lamp socket with wire "pigtail" to
the ballast.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
An engineering description and/or schematic.
Safety- Fixture
Conversions,
Retrofits
Fixtures must be tested and listed by
an OSHA NRTL laboratory as
acceptable for compliance with NFPA
70, National Electrical Code (NEC).
The cover page of a safety test report
or a general coverage statement must
be provided to demonstrate compliance
with UL 1598 and UL1598B.
UL 1598 and UL1598B
Provide:
The cover page of a safety test report or a general coverage statement from
an OSHA NRTL laboratory.
Product Packaging
for Consumer
Awareness
Requirements
Recessed downlight retrofit kit
packaging and instructions must clearly
indicate:
1. What fixture model numbers the
recessed downlight retrofit kits are
compatible with.
2. Whether or not the product is
dimmable. If dimmable, user
instructions must clearly indicate
what type of dimming circuit it can
be used on.
3. Any known incompatibility with
photo controls, dimmers or timing
devices.
4. Airtight or similar designation to
show air leakage less than 2.0
CFM at 75 Pascals when tested in
accordance with ASTM E283. The
language must be clearly visible on
the product packaging. The "air
tight," or similar, designation will
also be included in the fixture
description included in the
Qualified Product list posted on the
ENERGY STAR Web site. Sample
language: "Certified Air Tight per
ASTM E283."
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A written copy or a PDF graphic of the language that will be displayed on
product packaging and within the packaging, as required (i.e., installation
instructions for air-tight rated fixtures).
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Table 2A: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Efficient Light Source
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Note: Only electronic ballasts may be used to meet the requirements of this table with the exception of high intensity discharge lamps, such as metal halide or high pressure
sodium lamps. In these cases magnetic ballasts can still be used. In addition, fixtures that utilize compact fluorescent lamps that do not have a plug-in base (i.e., use a mogul,
medium, or other screw base) are not eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR. For example, a screw-based compact fluorescent lamp may not be used, though a metal halide lamp
may be used.
Combined Lamp & Ballast Requirements:
System Efficacy
Per Lamp Ballast
Platform in Lumens
Per Watt (LPW)
> 40 LPW for all lamp types below 15
total listed lamp watts.
> 50 LPW for all lamp types over 15
total listed lamp watts up to 30 total
listed lamp watts
>_60 LPW for all lamp types over 30
total listed lamp watts
Lamp Life
IESNA LM-9; LM-66;
ANSI C82.2
Lamp Requirements:
For lamps shipped with the fixtures,
the average rated life of the lamp must
be >10,000 hours.
If the lamp is not shipped with the
fixture, product packaging must meet
the requirements set forth in the
"Product Packaging for Consumer
Awareness" section of this Table.
IESNA LM-40-01; LM-65-01;
IEC 60091; IEC 60901; ANSI
C82.1; ANSIC82.11
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for
this performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such
as the NEMA/ALA matrices.
Sample Size: > 3 lamp/ballast combination samples must be tested.
Passing Test: Two of the three samples must pass in order to qualify for
ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [1], [2]
^m
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for
this performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such
as the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from an ISO 9000 registered facility.
Sample Size: > 10 lamps must be tested.
Passing Test: 50% of the sample set must be functioning at the lifetime
requirement in order to qualify for ENERGY STAR.
Conditions: [2], [3], [4]
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Table 2A: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Efficient Light Source
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Lamp/
Lampholder
Compatibility
For lamps indicated on the fixture
packaging or shipped with the fixtures,
lamps must utilize an ANSI/IEC
standardized lamp base configuration,
as defined by ANSI C81.61 and IEC
60061-1.
The lampholder must be designed to
accept lamps with ANSI/IEC
standardized lamp base configurations
for all applicable wattages. For
example, if the ballast can operate
lamps with multiple wattages (e.g., an
18W, 26W, or 32W lamp) then the
lampholder must be designed to
accept lamps with ANSI/IEC
standardized lamp base configurations
for all three applicable wattages.
In addition, lamps shall either:
• Meet the requirements of an
ANSI/IEC standardized lamp
specification sheet, as defined
byANSIC78.901-2001 and
IEC 60901 (for compact
fluorescent lamps) or ANSI
C78.81-2001 and IEC 60081
(for linear lamps) if an
applicable standard exists, or,
• If no ANSI-IEC lamp standard
exists (e.g., a spiral compact
fluorescent lamp), a custom lamp
specification sheet must be
provided at the time of submittal.
Specific lamp and lamp base
characteristics that should be
included in the lamp specification
sheet are detailed in the Required
Documentation column.
Ballast Requirements:
Electromagnetic
and Radio
Frequency
Interference
Ballast must be FCC rated for
consumer use (FCC 47 CFR Part 18
Consumer Emission Limits).
Lamp Base Configuration:
ANSIC81.61; IEC 60061-1
Lamps Compliant with an ANSI-
IEC Standard (for lamp
dimensions and electrical
parameters):
ANSI C78.901-2001; ANSI
C78.81-2001; IEC 60901; IEC
60081
Lamps Not Compliant with an
ANSI-IEC Standard (for lamp
dimensions and electrical
parameters):
ANSI C78.901-2001; ANSI
C78.81-2001 (used as a
reference for the format and type
of information required on a
custom lamp specification sheet)
Consumer Limits Per FCC 47
CFR Part 18.305 and 18.307
Lamp Base Configuration:
Provide manufacturer data indicating the lamp base type used.
Lamps Compliant with an ANSI-IEC Standard (for lamp dimensions and
electrical parameters): Provide manufacturer data indicating applicable
ANSI-IEC lamp data sheet number.
Lamps Not Compliant with an ANSI-IEC Standard (for lamp dimensions and
electrical parameters): Provide a manufacturer lamp specification sheet that
describes the following (use the ANSI lamp data sheets found in ANSI
C78.901 and C78.81 as a reference for the format and type of information
requested):
1. Lamp Description, including:
• Lamp Model Number
• Nominal Wattage
• Bulb Designation / Lamp Size (i.e., T4, T5, T8, etc.)
• Lamp Base Type as defined by ANSI C81.61 or IEC 60061-1(1.e.,
2G13, GR10q, etc.)
• Starting Circuit Application (i.e., rapid start, preheat, etc.)
2. Dimensional Characteristics, including diagram
3. Lamp Operating Characteristics, including:
• Approximate wattage (W)
• Voltage( V)
• Current (A)
Provide:
No supplemental documentation required.
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Table 2A: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Efficient Light Source
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
End of Life (EOL)
Protection
All ballasts that operate lamps sized
T5 and smaller must contain an end of
life protection circuit, per ANSI/IEC
requirements. For ballasts that
operate multiple lamps and are
required to have end of life protection,
the ballast must shut down no more
than two lamps when one of the lamps
has reached end of life. For example,
a fixture with one ballast and five
lamps must not shut down more than
the lamp that has reached end of life
plus one additional lamp.
IEC 61347-2-3 Amendment 1 to
Edition 1 2004-06 (or ANSI
C82.11-2005, upon its release)
Provide:
For all ballasts that that operate T4 and/or T5 sized lamps, demonstrate that
the ballast is in compliance with the referenced standards by providing:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. an EPA approved Platform Letter of Qualification that lists the
lamp/ballast combination used in the fixture and the test result for
this performance characteristic; or
3. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association, such
as the NEMA/ALA matrices; or
4. a test report from the ballast manufacturer
For all ballasts that operate T3 and smaller sized lamps, provide from the
ballast manufacturer a circuit diagram and an accompanying engineering
description outlining the scheme that is used to achieve the end of life
function within the ballast.
Sample Size: > 1 ballast sample must be tested.
Passing Test: All samples must pass in order to qualify for ENERGY
STAR.
Conditions: [6]
Fixture Requirements:
Maximum Input
Power
150 watts
Automatic
Daylight Shutoff
The fixture must contain an integrated
photosensor that automatically
prevents operation during daylight
hours. In addition, the control must
automatically reactivate within 24
hours of a manual override or testing
operation.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
Applicable sections of fixture manual(s) that demonstrate controls exist for
each fixture being submitted.
Conditions: [6]
Fixture Warranty
A written warranty must be included
with fixture packaging at shipment,
which covers repair or replacement of
defective parts of the fixture housing
or electronics (excluding the lamp) for
a minimum of two years from the date
of purchase.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A copy of the actual two-year fixture manufacturer written warranty that is
included with product packaging.
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Table 2A: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Efficient Light Source
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Replaceable
Ballast
Ballasts must be accessible to and
removable by an electrician without the
cutting of wires and without damage to
the fixture housing, trim, decorative
elements or the carpentry (e.g. ceiling
drywall) to which the fixture is attached.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A copy of the language that includes guidance on ballast replacement and
states that the ballast is replaceable with the use of a "qualified electrician."
Safety
Fixtures must be compliant with NFPA
70, the National Electrical Code
(NEC), including requirements for wet
or damp locations (Articles 410-4a and
Article 100).
NFPA 70, the National
Electrical Code (NEC),
including requirements for wet
locations when applicable
(Articles 410-4a and Article
100)
Provide:
The cover page of a safety test report or a general coverage statement
from an OSHA NRTL laboratory. Include evidence of a Rain Test for Wet
Locations, when applicable.
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Table 2A: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Efficient Light Source
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Product
Packaging for
Consumer
Awareness
Requirements
For fixtures that are not shipped with
lamps, product packaging must
include a list of lamp types that would
provide ENERGY STAR quality and
performance when paired with the
qualifying fixtures. This list must be
clearly visible to the consumer on the
fixture packaging.
Manufacturers are not required to
provide specific lamp manufacturer
names and model numbers on the
packaging. Rather, generic lamp
listings, such as the NEMA or ANSI
generic descriptions including a color
designation (e.g., F32T8/830 or
CFQ26W/G24q/827), will suffice. In
addition, consumers should be
directed to select a lamp with a rated
life of 10,000 hours or more.
Product packaging must indicate the
minimum (lowest) starting temperature
for the lamp and ballast platform of the
fixture.
If the automatic daylight shutoff control
can be adjusted such that the fixture
can operate during full daylight, or
automatic reactivation will not occur
within 24 hours of a manual override
or testing operation, additional
packaging language is required that
provides a range of settings that will
result in the fixture complying with the
specification. The language must be
clearly visible to the consumer on the
fixture packaging and in the fixture
manual. Sample language: "To meet
ENERGY STAR requirements the
photosensor control knob must be set
to x, y, orz to prevent operation during
full daylight."
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A written copy or a PDF graphic of the language that will be displayed on
product packaging and within the packaging, as required (i.e., installation
instructions for air-tight rated fixtures).
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Table 2B: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Reduced Operating Time
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Note: All lamp types (fluorescent, incandescent, etc.) may be used to meet the requirements set forth in this table.
Fixture Requirements:
Maximum Input
Power
250 watts
Automatic
Daylight Shutoff
The fixture must contain an integrated
photosensor that automatically
prevents operation during daylight
hours. In addition, the control must
automatically reactivate within 24
hours of a manual override or testing
operation.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
Applicable sections of fixture manual(s) that demonstrate controls exist for
each fixture being submitted.
Conditions: [6]
Motion Control
The fixture must contain an integrated
motion sensor that employs infrared
sensing technology.
The sensor must:
• allow automatic shut-off of
the lamp within 15 minutes
of being manually activated
by a switch or automatically
activated by the sensor, and
• automatically reset to
sensing mode within 24
hours of a manual override
or testing operation.
The fixture must:
• have an indicator that visibly
or audibly informs the device
operator that the motion
sensor is operating properly,
or that it has failed or
malfunctioned.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
Applicable sections of fixture manual(s) that demonstrate controls exist for
each fixture being submitted.
Conditions: [6]
Fixture Warranty
A written warranty must be included
with fixture packaging at shipment,
which covers repair or replacement of
defective parts of the fixture housing
or electronics (excluding the lamp) for
a minimum of two years from the date
of purchase.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A copy of the actual two-year fixture manufacturer written warranty that is
included with product packaging.
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Table 2B: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Reduced Operating Time
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Replaceable
Ballast
If a ballast is present in the fixture, it
must be accessible to and removable
by an electrician without the cutting of
wires and without damage to the
fixture housing, trim, decorative
elements or the carpentry (e.g., ceiling
drywall) to which the fixture is
attached.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A copy of the language that includes guidance on ballast replacement and
states that the ballast is replaceable with the use of a "qualified electrician."
Safety
Fixtures must be compliant with NFPA
70, the National Electrical Code
(NEC), including requirements for wet
or damp locations (Articles
410-4a and Article 100).
NFPA 70, the National
Electrical Code (NEC),
including requirements for wet
locations when applicable
(Articles 410-4a and Article
100)
Provide:
The cover page of a safety test report or a general coverage statement
from an OSHA NRTL laboratory. Include evidence of a Rain Test for Wet
Locations, when applicable.
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Table 2B: Outdoor Fixtures: Compliance Through Reduced Operating Time
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Product
Packaging for
Consumer
Awareness
Requirements
If the automatic daylight shutoff control
can be adjusted such that the fixture
can operate during full daylight, or
automatic reactivation will not occur
within 24 hours of a manual override
or testing operation, product
packaging language is required that
provides a range of settings that will
result in the fixture complying with the
specification. The language must be
clearly visible to the consumer on the
fixture packaging and in the fixture
manual. Sample language: "To meet
ENERGY STAR requirements the
photosensor control knob must be set
to x, y, orz to prevent operation during
full daylight."
If the integrated motion sensor can be
adjusted such that shut-off will not
occur within 15 minutes or automatic
reset to sensing mode will not occur
within 24 hours of a manual override
or testing operation, product
packaging must provide a range of
settings that will resulting the fixture
complying with the specification. The
language must be clearly visible to the
consumer on the fixture packaging
and in the fixture manual. Sample
language: "To meet ENERGY STAR
requirements, the motion sensor
control knob must be set to x, y, or z to
allow automatic reset of the sensor". In
addition, the fixture must include
instructions within the packaging that
outlines step-by-step calibration
instructions for the motion sensor.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A written copy or a PDF graphic of the language that will be displayed on
product packaging and within the packaging, as required (i.e., installation
instructions for air-tight rated fixtures).
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Note: These requirements supersede requirements in preceding
tables, only for fixtures using GU-24 based integrated lamps.
System Efficacy'
Per Integrated
Lamp in Lumens
Per Watt (LPW)
Bare Lamps:
> 50 LPW for all lamp types below 30
total listed lamp watts.
> 60 LPW for all lamp types that are >
30 total listed lamp watts.
Covered, Reflector, and Dimmable
Lamps:
> 40 LPW for all lamp types and
wattages
LM-66-00; ANSI C78.5
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested for each testing orientation
selected for the submittal.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples must achieve the required System
Efficacy value.
Conditions: [2]
Average Rated
Lamp Life
Bare Lamps:
The average rated life of the lamp must
be > 10,000 hours.
Covered. Reflector, and Dimmable
Lamps:
The average rated life of the lamp must
be >8,000 hours.
IESNA LM-65-01; ANSI C78.5
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
3. a test report from an ISO 9000 registered facility.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested for each testing orientation
selected for the submittal.
Passing Test: > 50% of the samples must be functioning at the lifetime
requirement.
Conditions: [2], [9]
1,000-hour Lumen
Maintenance
Must be greater than 90.0% of initial
(100-hour) lumen output at 1,000 hours
of rated life.
IESNA LM-65-01; IESNA LM-66-
00; ANSI C78.5 Section 4.10
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
Take performance and electrical measurements at the end of the 100-hour aging period according to ANSI C78.5. The lamp efficacy shall be the average of the total sample size for
each testing orientation selected for the submittal. Use wattages placed on packaging, not measured wattage, to select proper efficacy category in this table.
Efficacies are based on measured values for lumens and wattages from pertinent test data. Wattages and lumens placed on packages may not be used in calculation and are not
governed by this criterion.
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Lumen
Maintenance
at 40% of Rated
Life
Must be greater than 80.0% of initial
(100-hour) lumen output at 40% of
rated life.
1. a test report from an ISO 9000 registered facility.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested for each Testing Orientation
selected for the submittal.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples must achieve the required lumen
maintenance value.
Conditions: [2], [10]
Accelerated
Cycling, Thermal,
and Voltage
(ACTV) stress
test
GU-24 must remain functional for
2,880 cycles @ 60°C or 720 cycles at
80 °C
Lighting Research Center (LRC)
Test Method
Laboratory requirements have been determined by LRC and
replication of the equipment and methods is necessary in order to
repeat the tests outside of LRC - this transitional process is
underway.
Sample Size: 5 ^ 10 samples must be tested for each testing orientation
selected for the submittal.
Passing Test: If a sample size of 5 is chosen, then ALL 5 samples must
remain functional for the duration of the test. If a sample size of 10 is used
then 1 sample failure is permitted.
Color Rendering
Index
>80
IESNALM-58; CIE 13.3
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested for each testing orientation
selected for the submittal.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples must achieve the required color
rendering index value.
Conditions: [2]
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Correlated Color
Temperature
Lamps must have one of the following
designated correlated color
temperatures (CCT): 2700K, 3000K,
3500K, 4100K, 5000K, or6500K.
IESNA LM-58; LM-16
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
3. a test report from an ISO 9000 registered facility.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested for each testing orientation
selected for the submittal.
Passing Test: > 90% of the samples tested fall within a 7-step ANSI Mac
Adam ellipse for the designated CCT.
Conditions: [5]
Lamp Base
Lamp Base configuration must utilize
the GU-24 base.
For details see:
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/qu-24.asp
(or ANSI GU-24 standard, upon
its release)
No supplemental documentation is required.
Maximum
Mercury Content
GU-24 Based Integrated Lamps less
than 25 watts:
< 5 milligrams (mg) per lamp
GU-24 Based Integrated Lamps 25 to
40 watts:
< 6 milligrams (mg) per lamp
Partners must ensure that GU-24
based integrated lamps are listed with
NEMA. Lamp manufacturers of GU-24
based integrated lamps seeking
Platform Letters of Approval are
responsible for listing lamps with
NEMA.
NEMA Voluntary Industry
Commitment to Limit Mercury
Content in Self-Ballasted CFLs
Sold in the U.S.
www.cfl-mercurv.org
Provide:
Reference to lamp manufacturer's commitment form on file with NEMA. In
addition, the product may not be present on the manufacturer's list of non-
conforming products.
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Labeling for
Replacement GU-
24 Lamps
(language printed
on integrated lamp
base)
Required lamp labeling language for
consumer replacement must include a
manufacturer designation that
encompasses the following:
• lamp manufacturer name
• lamp wattage
• correlated color temperature
• color rendering index
Additional packaging requirements for
mercury content are included in the
Product Packaging and Lamp
Labeling for Consumer Awareness
Requirements, below.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol -
optionally, manufacturer may
use the NEMA or ANSI generic
lamp description).
Provide:
A copy of the actual language that is included on the base of the GU-24
product.
General Ballast
Requirement
Integrated lamps are required to meet
the general requirement of ANSI C78.5,
in addition to the specific requirements
listed below.
ANSI C78.5
No supplemental documentation is required.
Lamp Start Time
The time needed after switching on the
lamp to start continuously and remain
illuminated must be one second or less.
ANSI C78.5 Section 4.7, for test
conditions and methodology
Provide:
1.
2.
3.
a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
a test report from an OSHA NRTL laboratory.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested for each testing orientation
selected for the submittal.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples tested must meet the required lamp
start time.
Run-up Time
Non-amalgam:
Average of 10 samples tested must be
less than 1.0 minute per ANSI C78.5,
Section 3.11 and 4.8.
ANSIC78.5, Section 3.11 and
4.8
Amalgam:
Average of 10 samples tested must be
less than 3.0 minutes per ANSI C78.5,
clause 3.11 and 4.8.
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its
MRA signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested for each testing orientation
selected for the submittal.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples tested must achieve the required run-
up time.
Conditions: [2], [11]
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Power Factor
>0.50
ANSI C82.11-3.3.1
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
3. a test report from the manufacturer.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples tested must achieve the required
power factor.
Electromagnetic
and Radio
Frequency
Interference
Integrated Lamp must meet FCC
requirements for consumer use, FCC
47 CFR Part 2 (Equipment
Authorization) and Part 18 (Consumer
Emission Limits)
FCC 47 CFR Part 2 and Part 18
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
3. a test report from the manufacturer.
Sample Size: 1 samp\e must be tested.
Passing Test: The sample tested must meet the requirement.
Ballast Frequency
20 to 33 kHz or > 40 kHz
Oscilloscope instruction manual
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
3. a test report from the manufacturer.
Sample Size: > 10 samples must be tested.
Passing Test: > 80% of the samples tested must achieve the required
ballast frequency.
Transient
Protection
Per ANSI C82.11b, paragraph 5.10.1
(100kHz Ring Wave, 2.5kV, both
common mode and differential mode, 7
strikes)
ANSI C82.11b, paragraph 5.10.1
Provide:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
3. a test report from the manufacturer.
Sample Size: > 5 samples must be tested.
Passing Test: > 90% of the samples tested must meet the 7 strike test
requirement.
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
End of Life
Protection
All integrated lamps sized T5 and
smaller must provide end-of-life
protection either in the ballast or the
discharge tube itself.
Applicable portions of IEC
61347-2-3 Amendment 1 to
Edition 1 2004-06 or alternate
EPA-approved standard
(Note that upon the inclusion of
integrated CFL lamps in
published UL1993 standards,
EPA will likely approve this
standard for use as a reference)
Provide:
For all T4 and/or T5 sized integrated lamps, demonstrate that the integrated
lamp is in compliance with the referenced standards by providing:
1. a test report from a laboratory accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories; or
2. EPA-approved documentation from an industry association; or
3. a test report from the manufacturer.
ForT3 and smaller sized integrated lamps, provide from the integrated lamp
manufacturer a circuit diagram and an accompanying engineering
description outlining the scheme that is used to achieve the end of life
function within the integrated lamp.
For all lamps, upon release of UL 1993 2nd Edition: A cover page of a safety
test report or a general coverage statement from an OSHA NRTL laboratory
demonstrating that the integrated lamp is in compliance UL 1993 End of Life
testing requirements.
Sample Size (for T4 or T5): > 3 samples must be tested.
Passing Test (for T4 or T5): All samples must pass.
Safety
Product must comply with the most
current revision of UL1993
UL 1993 (most current revision)
Provide:
File number for the respective product as listed by the appropriate OSHA
NRTL laboratory and one of the following:
1. Letter or statement from an OSHA NRTL facility indicating that the
product meets the requirements of the most current revision of UL1993.
2. Web Link to the manufacturer's listed product at the OSHA NRTL
laboratory that carried out the safety tests.
3. Print out of the OSHA NRTL website showing the listed product.
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Testing
Orientation
When applying for Platform Letters of
Approval, GU-24 manufacturers must
declare the orientation used for each of
the following requirements:
1. System Efficacy
2. Average Rated Lamp Life
3. 1,000-hour Lumen Maintenance
4. Lumen Maintenance at 40% of
Rated Life
5. ACTV Test
6. Color Rendering Index
7. Correlated Color Temperature
8. Lamp Start Time
9. Run-up Time
The following options will be
presented on Platform Letters of
Approval:
1. Base Up
2. Base Down
3. 50% Base Up, 50% Base
Down
4. Horizontal Operation
Provide:
No supplemental documentation required, but a response is mandatory
when submitting a product.
Conditions: [7]
Lamp Warranty
Warranty or limited warranty statement
must cover at least a minimum of 24
months, or 2 years, from date of
purchase based on no less than 3 hour
per day of use.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A copy of the actual two-year manufacturer written warranty.
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Product
Packaging and
Lamp Labeling
for Consumer
Awareness
Requirements
Required lamp labeling language for
mercury content must include one (1) of
the following :
• the symbol "Hg" within a circle
• "Contains Mercury"
Additional information may also be
printed as required by applicable state
laws.
Required fixture and fixture packaging
language for mercury content must
include the following:
• www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling
Alternatively, www.lamprecvcle.org
may be printed in place of
www.epa.gov/bulbrecvcling , so long as
a prominent hyperlink to the EPA's web
site is maintained on the alternate's
home page.
Reguired lamp product packaging
language for mercury content when
lamp is not included with a light fixture
must include the following:
• the symbol "Hg" within a circle
• "Contains Mercury"
• www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling
Alternatively, www.lamprecycle.org
may be printed in place of
www.epa.gov/bulbrecvcling , so long as
a prominent hyperlink to the EPA's web
site is maintained on the alternate's
home page.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Provide:
A written copy or a PDF graphic of the language that will be displayed on
lamps and product packaging.
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Required lamp product packaging
language for warranty when lamp is not
included with a light fixture:
Product packaging must state
"Warranty" or "Limited Warranty" and
have one of the following for consumer
complaint resolution (as applicable):
• A company phone number; or
• mailing address; or
• web site address.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Reguired lamp product packaging
language for FTC labeling reguirements
when lamp is not included with a light
fixture:
ENERGY STAR qualified compact
fluorescent lamps and lamp systems
must comply with the labeling
requirements of the U.S. Federal Trade
Commission Packaging Laws - FTC
16CFRPart305.1-.19.
FTC 16CFR Part 305.1-.19
Reguired lamp product packaging
language for starting temperature when
lamp is not included with a light fixture:
Package must state the minimum
starting temperatures or geographic
zone of use and any other conditions
for reliable starting to meet the starting
time requirements of ANSI C78.5,
clause 4.8.
ANSI C78.5 clause 4.8
Reguired lamp product packaging
language for control compatibility when
lamp is not included with a light fixture:
Lamp package must clearly state any
known incompatibility with photo
controls, dimmers or timing devices. In
addition, packaging should state
specific application exceptions.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
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Table 3 - GU-24 Based Integrated Fluorescent Lamps
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Packaging language requirement:
Packaging and lamp labeling language
must be in English or English with
additional languages.
For products that will be sold in
Canada, packaging must include both
English & French.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
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Table 4 - Indoor & Outdoor Fixtures Employing LED Light Engines for Primary Illumination
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Note: These requirements apply only to fixtures to be qualified using LED light engines. Recessed canister
fixtures using LED Light Engines are not eligible to earn the ENERGY STAR using these test procedures.
LED Light Engine Requirements
LED Light Engine
Efficacy
Per LED light
engine in lumens
per watt (LPW)
LED Light Engine
Color Rendering
Index (CRI)
Required for indoor
fixtures only.
LED Light Engine
Correlated Color
Temperature
(CCT)
Required for indoor
fixtures only.
LED Light Engine
Maximum
Measured
Driver/Driver
Case
Temperature
(During in situ
Operation)
Lumen
Maintenance
Color Stability
Power Factor
1 ASSIST, May 2008: /
2 Note: EPA understaru
of Solid-State Lighting F
reference LM-79 in futu
3 ASSIST, rev. August
revised2007.pdf.
Note: EPA understant
Sources") to be under d
> 50 LPW for uncovered LED light
engines
> 40 LPM for covered LED light
engines (engines featuring integral
secondary optics)
>75
Light output must meet one of the
following nominal correlated color
temperature (CCT) values: 2700K,
3000K, 3500K, 4000K, 4500K, 5000K,
5700K, 6500K.
Tc not to exceed the LED driver
manufacturer maximum recommended
case temperature when measured
during in situ operation.
Note: This performance characteristic is
separate and distinct from safety
requirements.
Indoor fixtures: > 25,000 hours to
70% Lumen Maintenance (L/o)
Outdoor fixtures: > 35,000 hours to
70% Lumen Maintenance (L/o)
Chromaticity shift for LED packages
overtime shall not exceed 0.007 on the
CIE 1976 (u', v') diagram (corresponds
with a 7-step MacAdam ellipse).
>0.7
ASSIST Recommends:
Recommendations for Testing and
Evaluating White LED Light Engines and
Integrated LED Lamps Used in Decorative
Lighting Luminaires. Vol 4, Issue 1, May
2008. (ASSIST, May 2008) 1'2
ASSIST, May 2008; ANSI C78.377-2008
ASSIST, May 2008; ANSI C78.377-2008
ASSIST, May 2008 (See page 8)
ASSIST Recommends:
LED Life for General Lighting Vol. 1,
February 2005, rev. August 2007 (ASSIST,
rev. August 2007) 3'4
ANSI C82.77
\vailable at httcV/www. Ire. rDi.edu/Droarams/solidstate/assist/Ddf/AR-LEDLiahtEnaine-Mav2008.Ddf.
ds that IESNA LM-79 ("IESNA Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements
'roducts") may in the future incorporate LED light engine test procedures; as such EPA may
e revisions of this specification.
2007: Available at httD://www.lrc.rDi.edu/Droarams/solidstate/assist/Ddf/ASSIST-LEDLife-
ds IESNA LM-80 ("/ESAM Approved Method For Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED Light
eveloDment as of June 2008, and may reference LM-80 in future revisions of this SDecification.
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Table 4 - Indoor & Outdoor Fixtures Employing LED Light Engines for Primary Illumination
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Output Operating
Frequency
> 120 Hz
Note: This performance characteristic
addresses problems with visible
flicker due to low frequency operation
and applies to steady-state as
well as dimmed operation. Dimming
operation shall meet the
requirement at all light output levels.
Oscilloscope instruction manual
Noise
Class A sound rating for power supplies
within the fixture, not to exceed a
measured level of 24 dBA (audible)
when the power supplies are installed
in the fixture.
Class A sound rating for power supplies
within the fixture, not to exceed a measured
level of 24 dBA (audible) when the power
supplies are installed in the fixture and are
measured using a sound meter (similar in
performance to B&K type 2209) where the
microphone is located 12 inches from the
fixture in any direction.
Transient
Protection
Power supply shall comply with
ANSI/IEEE C62.41, Class A operation.
The line transient shall consist of seven
strikes of a 100 kHz ring wave,
2.5 kV level, for both common mode
and differential mode.
ANSI/IEEE C62.41
Electromagnetic
and Radio
Frequency
Interference
Power supplies must meet FCC
requirements for consumer use (FCC
47 CFR Part 15/18 Consumer Emission
Limits)
Consumer Limits per FCC 47 CFR Part
15/18
Off State Power
Consumption
Fixtures using integral occupancy
sensors, motion sensors, or
photosensors, or portable fixtures, shall
consume no more than 0.5 watts in the
off state.
All other fixtures shall not consume
power in the off state.
Note: EPA encourages manufacturers
to comply with requirements outlined in
the ENERGY STAR Program
Requirements for Single Voltage AC-
AC and AC-DC External Power
Supplies.
Fixture Requirements
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Minimum
Operating
Temperature
Required for
Outdoor Fixtures
Only.
Fixture shall have a minimum operating
temperature of-20°C or below.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
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Table 4 - Indoor & Outdoor Fixtures Employing LED Light Engines for Primary Illumination
Performance
Characteristic
Warranty
Additional
Requirements for
Indoor Fixtures
Additional
Requirements for
Outdoor Fixtures
Product
Packaging for
Consumer
Awareness
ENERGY STAR Requirements
A written warranty must be included
with fixture packaging at the time of
shipment, covering repair or
replacement of replaceable defective
electrical parts:
Indoor fixtures: fora minimum of three
years from the date of purchase.
Outdoor fixtures: for a minimum of
four years from the date of purchase.
Indoor fixtures must also meet the
following performance characteristics
outlined in table 1:
• Safety - Portable Fixtures
• Safety - Hard-Wired Fixtures
Outdoor fixtures must also meet the
following performance characteristics
outlined in table 2A:
• Maximum Input Power
• Safety
• Automatic Daylight Shutoff
(fixtures >13 watts only)
CCT Labeling:
Product packaging language is required
that clearly describes the nominal color
designation of the LED light engine in
units of Kelvin.
Dimming Capability and Compatibility:
External packaging must state any
known incompatibilities with dimmers,
occupancy or vacancy sensors, timing
devices or any other external lighting
controls. For LED fixtures that are
dimmable, external packaging must
clearly state the percentage range of
dimming,
Minimum Operating Temperature
(outdoor fixtures only):
Product packaging must indicate the
minimum (lowest) starting temperature
of the fixture.
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Refer to table 1.
Refer to table 2A.
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
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Table 4 - Indoor & Outdoor Fixtures Employing LED Light Engines for Primary Illumination
Performance
Characteristic
ENERGY STAR Requirements
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Product
Packaging for
Consumer
Awareness (con't)
Incandescent Equivalency:
Fixtures incorporating LED light
engines generating < 800 lumens must
clearly state on product packaging the
incandescent light output equivalency
of the LED light engine based on the
table below:
Luminous Flux
(Lumens)
>40
>70
>250
>450
Incandescent
Equivalency (W)
10
25
40
Example packaging declaration:
"This fixture produces light equivalent
to a 25 watt incandescent bulb."
No Standard Available
(Use manufacturer protocol)
Note: EPA seeks to ensure that qualified
fixtures meet consumer expectations for
light output. Consumer preference for light
output varies widely, and the same is true
for fixture design intent. Therefore it is
impractical to prescribe lumen values for
various residential lighting fixture
applications. This consumer awareness
requirement is intended to help consumers
understand the limitations of LED light
engines producing less than 800 lumens
(equivalent to 60 watts incandescent).
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Table 4 - Indoor & Outdoor Fixtures Employing LED Light Engines for Primary Illumination
Performance
Characteristic
Required Documentation
Efficacy
Color
Rendering
Index (CRI)
Correlated
Color
Temperature
(CCT)
Provide:
A test report from a laboratory:
• trained by a representative of the Lighting Research Center (RPI) on behalf of
the Alliance for Solid-State Illumination Systems and Technologies (ASSIST);
or
• qualified to participate in the Department of Energy's CALiPER program.
Note: Upon availability of NVLAP accreditation for LED test methods, EPA will
investigate test procedures under the proposed NVLAP scope and evaluate for
inclusion here as an additional test report option.
Sample Size:
• 1 complete fixture sample (light engine installed); and
• 2 additional light engine samples external to fixture; and
• Any components and/or materials required to install additional LED light
engines in fixture.
• Lumen
Maintenance
• Color Stability
Provide:
Lumen maintenance and color stability data declared by LED package
manufacturer, in accordance with ASSIST Sample Data Sheet for High-Power
LEDs (Issue 4); or
LED package datasheets conforming to IESNA LM-80 protocols, once the
metric is available.
Maximum
Measured
Driver/Driver
Case
Temperature
Power Factor
Transient
Protection
Provide:
• Laboratory test report
Sample Size:
• One light engine sample must be tested.
Warranty
Provide:
A copy of the actual fixture manufacturer written warranty that is included with product
packaging.
Additional
Requirements for
Indoor Fixtures
Refer to table 1.
Additional
Requirements for
Outdoor Fixtures
Refer to table 2A.
Product
Packaging for
Consumer
Awareness
Provide:
A written copy or a PDF graphic of the language that will be displayed on product
packaging, and within the packaging as required (e.g., installation instructions for air-
tight rated fixtures).
If product is marketed as dimmable, a copy of the language that includes dimming
range and known lighting control incompatibilities.
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