ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
for Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Products
Partner Commitments
Following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the manufacture
and labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified products. The ENERGY STAR Partner must adhere to the
following partner commitments:
Qualifying Products	
1.	Comply with current ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria, which define performance requirements and
test procedures for SSL products. A list of eligible products and their corresponding Eligibility Criteria
can be found at www.enerqvstar.gov/specifications.
2.	Prior to associating the ENERGY STAR name or mark with any product, obtain written
certification of ENERGY STAR qualification from a Certification Body recognized by EPA for SSL
products. As part of this certification process, products must be tested in a laboratory recognized by
EPA to perform SSL product testing. A list of EPA-recognized laboratories and Certification Bodies
can be found at www.enerqvstar.gov/testinqandverification.
Using the ENERGY STAR Name and Marks	
3.	Comply with current ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines, which define how the ENERGY STAR name
and marks may be used. Partner is responsible for adhering to these guidelines and ensuring that its
authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, dealers, and distributors, are also in
compliance. The ENERGY STAR Identity Guidelines are available at www.enerqvstar.gov/loqouse.
4.	Use the ENERGY STAR name and marks only in association with qualified products. Partner may not
refer to itself as an ENERGY STAR Partner unless at least one product is qualified and offered for
sale in the U.S. and/or ENERGY STAR partner countries.
5.	Provide clear and consistent labeling of ENERGY STAR qualified SSL products.
5.1. The ENERGY STAR mark must be clearly displayed on the front or primary panel of the product
packaging, in product literature (i.e., user manuals, spec sheets, etc.) and on the manufacturer's
Internet site where information about ENERGY STAR qualified models is displayed.
Verifying Ongoing Product Qualification	
6.	Participate in third-party verification testing through a Certification Body recognized by EPA for SSL
products, providing full cooperation and timely responses. EPA/DOE may also, at its discretion,
conduct tests on products that are referred to as ENERGY STAR qualified. These products may be
obtained on the open market, or voluntarily supplied by Partner at the government's request.
Note: It is EPA's intention that until further notice, this commitment will be satisfied by participation in
the existing Quality Assurance Testing Program (QA-4) mentioned in the Residential Light Fixture
specification.
7. Notify ENERGY STAR SSL Certification Body recognized by EPA for SSL products, within 30 days, if
the designated suppliers of any qualified private labeled SSL products change to a new supplier.
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Providing Information to EPA	
8.	Provide unit shipment data or other market indicators to EPA annually to assist with creation of
ENERGY STAR market penetration estimates, as follows:
8.1.	Partner must submit the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified SSL products shipped in the
calendar year or an equivalent measurement as agreed to in advance by EPA and Partner.
Partner shall exclude shipments to organizations that rebrand and resell the shipments
(unaffiliated private labelers).
8.2.	Partner must provide unit shipment data segmented by meaningful product characteristics (e.g.,
type, capacity, presence of additional functions) as prescribed by EPA.
8.3.	Partner must submit unit shipment data for each calendar year to EPA or an EPA-authorized third
party, preferably in electronic format, no later than March 1 of the following year.
Submitted unit shipment data will be used by EPA only for program evaluation purposes and will be
closely controlled. If requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), EPA will argue that the
data is exempt. Any information used will be masked by EPA so as to protect the confidentiality of the
Partner.
9.	Report to EPA any attempts by recognized laboratories or Certification Bodies (CBs) to influence
testing or certification results or to engage in discriminatory practices.
10.	Notify EPA of a change in the designated responsible party or contacts within 30 days using the My
ENERGY STAR Account tool (MESA) available at www.enerqvstar.gov/mesa.
Performance for Special Distinction	
In order to receive additional recognition and/or support from EPA for its efforts within the Partnership, the
ENERGY STAR Partner may consider the following voluntary measures, and should keep EPA informed
on the progress of these efforts:
¦	Provide quarterly, written updates to EPA as to the efforts undertaken by Partner to increase
availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products, and to promote awareness of ENERGY STAR and
its message.
¦	Consider energy efficiency improvements in company facilities and pursue benchmarking buildings
through the ENERGY STAR Buildings program.
¦	Purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products. Revise the company purchasing or procurement
specifications to include ENERGY STAR. Provide procurement officials' contact information to EPA for
periodic updates and coordination. Circulate general ENERGY STAR qualified product information to
employees for use when purchasing products for their homes.
¦	Feature the ENERGY STAR mark(s) on Partner website and other promotional materials. If
information concerning ENERGY STAR is provided on the Partner website as specified by the
ENERGY STAR Web Linking Policy (available in the Partner Resources section of the ENERGY
STAR website), EPA may provide links where appropriate to the Partner website.
¦	Ensure the power management feature is enabled on all ENERGY STAR qualified displays and
computers in use in company facilities, particularly upon installation and after service is performed.
¦	Provide general information about the ENERGY STAR program to employees whose jobs are relevant
to the development, marketing, sales, and service of current ENERGY STAR qualified products.
¦	Provide a simple plan to EPA outlining specific measures Partner plans to undertake beyond the
program requirements listed above. By doing so, EPA may be able to coordinate, and communicate
Partner's activities, provide an EPA representative, or include news about the event in the ENERGY
STAR newsletter, on the ENERGY STAR website, etc. The plan may be as simple as providing a list
of planned activities or milestones of which Partner would like EPA to be aware. For example,
activities may include: (1) increasing the availability of ENERGY STAR qualified products by
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converting the entire product line within two years to meet ENERGY STAR guidelines; (2)
demonstrating the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency through special in-store
displays twice a year; (3) providing information to users (via the website and user's manual) about
energy-saving features and operating characteristics of ENERGY STAR qualified products; and (4)
building awareness of the ENERGY STAR Partnership and brand identity by collaborating with EPA
on one print advertorial and one live press event.
¦	Join EPA's SmartWay Transport Partnership to improve the environmental performance of the
company's shipping operations. The SmartWay Transport Partnership works with freight carriers,
shippers, and other stakeholders in the goods movement industry to reduce fuel consumption,
greenhouse gases, and air pollution. For more information on SmartWay, visit
www.epa.gov/smartwav.
¦	Join EPA's Green Power Partnership. EPA's Green Power Partnership encourages organizations to
buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with traditional fossil fuel-
based electricity use. The partnership includes a diverse set of organizations including Fortune 500
companies, small and medium businesses, government institutions as well as a growing number of
colleges and universities. For more information on Green Power, visit www.epa.gov/qreenpower.
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ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for
Solid State Lighting Luminaires
Eligibility Criteria - Version 1.3
Table of Contents
Scope	2
General Requirements	2
All Luminaires	3
Modules/Arrays	4
Outdoor Luminaires	4
Power Supplies	4
Packaging Requirements	5
Category A: Near-term Applications	6
Residential Applications	7
Non-Residential Applications	11
Category B: Future Performance Targets	12
Standards and Documentation	13
Qualification Process	16
Product Variations	16
Lumen Maintenance Qualification	16
Power Supply Qualification	17
Qualification Procedures	18
Quality Assurance (QA) Testing	18
Effective Date	19
Future Specification Revisions	19
Appendix	20
Definitions	20
Reference Standards and Test Procedures	22
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ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements for
Solid State Lighting Luminaires
Eligibility Criteria - Version 1.3
Below are the product criteria for ENERGY STAR® qualified luminaires using solid-state lighting (SSL). A
product must meet all the criteria in order to be qualified as ENERGY STAR.
The ENERGY STAR criteria cover the requirements for SSL products used for general illumination, including
those with significant decorative function. If a decorative SSL product serves a significant general illumination
function, it falls within the scope of these criteria. The criteria apply to both residential and commercial
products. The criteria apply only to products designed to be connected to the electric power grid. In addition,
they do not apply to SSL products made for indication (such as traffic lights and exit signs); to products
exclusively intended for decoration (such as holiday lights); nor to SSL products intended for retrofit into
existing fixtures.
The criteria are based upon compliance with existing lighting industry reference standards and test
procedures, as well as new or revised standards and test procedures currently being developed by lighting
industry organizations. These reference standards and test procedures are listed in the appendix.
The following general requirements apply to both Categories A and B. Additional requirements for correlated
color temperature (CCT), luminaire efficacy, zonal lumen density, and minimum light output are listed under
Categories A and B below.
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All Luminaires
Luminaire Requirements:
Correlated Color Temperature
(OCT)
The luminaire must have one of the following designated CCTs and fall
within the 7-step chromaticity quadrangles as defined in the Appendix.

Nominal CCT(1)
CCT (K>

2700 K
2725 ± 145

3000 K
3045 ± 175

3500 K
3465 ± 245

4000 K
3985 ± 275

4500 K
4503 ± 243

5000 K
5028 ±283

5700 K
5665 ± 355

6500 K
6530 ±510
Color Spatial Uniformity
The variation of chromaticity in different directions (i.e., with a change in
viewing angle) shall be within 0.004 from the weighted average point on
the CIE 1976 (u',v') diagram.
Color Maintenance
The change of chromaticity over the lifetime of the product shall be within
0.007 on the CIE 1976 (u',v') diagram.
Color Rendering Index (CRI)
Indoor luminaires shall have a minimum CRI of 75.
Off-state Power
Luminaires shall not draw power in the off state.
Exception: Luminaires with integral occupancy, motion, photo-controls
or individually addressable fixtures with external control and intelligence
are exempt from this requirement. The power draw for such luminaires
shall not exceed 0.5 watts when in the off state.
Warranty
A warranty must be provided for luminaires, covering repair or
replacement of defective electrical parts (including light source and
power supplies) for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of
purchase. For residential products, the written warranty must be
included with the luminaire packaging at the time of shipment.
Thermal Management
Luminaire manufacturers shall adhere to device manufacturer guidelines,
certification programs, and test procedures for thermal management.
(1) Six of the eight allowed nominal CCTs correspond to those in the fluorescent lamp specification: 2700 K,
3000 K, 3500 K, 4100 K, 5000 K, and 6500 K.
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Modules/Arrays
Package/Module/Array Requirements
Lumen Maintenance of LED
Light Sources (L70)
LED package(s)/module(s)/array(s) used in qualified luminaires shall
deliver at least 70% of initial lumens, when installed in-situ, for the
minimum number of hours specified below:
Residential Indoor: 25,000 hours
Residential Outdoor: 35,000 hours
All Commercial: 35,000 hours
Outdoor Luminaires
Outdoor Luminaire Requirements
Residential Automatic Daylight
Control
Residential luminaires designed for attaching to buildings and whose
power consumption is greater than 13 watts must contain an integral
photo-sensor that automatically prevents operation during daylight hours.
In addition, the control must automatically reactivate within 24 hours of a
manual override or test operation.
Power Supplies
Power Supply Requirements
Power Factor
Residential > 0.70
Commercial > 0.90
Minimum Operating
Temperature
Power Supply shall have a minimum operating temperature of-20°C or
below when used in luminaires intended for outdoor applications.
Maximum Measured Power
Supply Case or Manufacturer
Designated Temperature
Measurement Point
(TMPps)Temperature
Not to exceed the power supply manufacturer maximum recommended
case temperature orTMP when measured during in-situ operation.
Note: This performance characteristic is separate and distinct from
thermal requirements established by UL which governs safety rather
than longevity of the power supply. All qualified luminaires are expected
to meet this requirement, including linear, suspended, close-to-ceiling,
IC, ICAT and Non-IC recessed canisters, etc. as well as those
luminaires that may be exempt from UL1598.
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.
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Electromagnetic and Radio
Frequency Interference
•	Power supplies designated by the manufacturer for residential
applications must meet FCC requirements for consumer use (FCC
47 CFR Part 15/18 Consumer Emission Limits).
•	Power supplies designated by the manufacturer for commercial
applications must meet FCC requirements for non-consumer use
(FCC 47 CFR Part 15/18 Non- consumer Emission Limits).
Noise
Power supply shall have a Class A sound rating.
Transient Protection
Power supply shall comply with IEEE C.62.41-1991, 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.
Packaging Requirements
Packaging Requirements
Incompatibility with Controls
and Application Exceptions
Included documentation must clearly state any known incompatibility
with photo-controls, dimmers or timing devices.
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Category A: Near-term Applications
Comment on luminaire efficacy: The ENERGY STAR criteria for SSL Luminaires use
Luminaire Efficacy to establish performance as defined below:
Luminaire Light Output (includes fixture efficiency and thermal effects)
Luminaire Efficacy =	
Luminaire Input Power
The ENERGY STAR criteria for non-SSL residential light fixtures (commonly referred to as
RLF) use system efficacy defined as the light output of the lamp-ballast system divided by the
input power measured in a 25°C environment. Established test procedures for fluorescent
sources support this approach. However, the program requirements in this document are
based upon luminaire efficacy, instead of system efficacy for the following reasons:
•	Accurate measurement of the LED light source separate from the fixture is often not
possible. LEDs typically are integrated into the fixture and not readily removable
without altering the performance of the light source.
•	LED performance is significantly affected by elevated temperature. LED devices
generate heat that is typically removed by an external heat sink, which may be
designed into the luminaire itself. Separating the light source from its heat sink will
significantly impact test results. There is no industry standard test procedure to
measure system efficacy of LEDs.
•	Luminaire efficacy provides more realistic energy efficiency information because it
accounts for power supply, thermal, and fixture losses, thus better meeting the needs of
buyers who seek the most light output for the least energy input.
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Residential Applications

Under-cabinet kitchen lighting

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 125 lumens (initial) per lineal foot. The
light output requirement is calculated by the following equation:
Measured Fixture Length (inches) , , . , x x x „
	—	2—1	-x125 = Minimum Required Light Output (lumens)
Note: The equation applies to all luminaire configurations. For rectangular
geometries the "measured fixture length" is the longest dimension of the fixture.
For circular geometries the "measured fixture length" is the diameter. For
linear track luminaires the "measured fixture length" is the track length.


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 60% of total lumens (initial) within the 0-
60° zone and a minimum of 25% of total lumens (initial) within the 60-90° zone
(bilaterally symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
24 Im/W


Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K and 3500 K


Portable desk task lights

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 200 lumens (initial).


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 85% of total lumens (initial) within the
0-60° zone (bilaterally symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
29 Im/W


Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, 4500 K and 5000 K

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Recessed, surface and pendant-mounted downlights
Application Requirements
Maximum Allowable
Luminaire Aperture
Luminaire aperture must be less than or equal to 8 inches in diameter (if
circular) or on any side (if rectangular).
Minimum Light Output
< 4.5" Aperture: 345 lumens (initial)
> 4.5" Aperture: 575 lumens (initial)
Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 75% of total lumens (initial) within the
0-60° zone (bilaterally symmetrical).
Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
35 Im/W
Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K and 3500 K
Reduced Air Leakage
Recessed downlights intended for installation in insulated ceilings shall be IC
rated and be leak tested per ASTM E-283 to demonstrate no more than 2.0
cubic feet per minute (cfm) at 75 Pascals (1.57 Ibs/ft2) pressure difference.
The luminaire 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.
Ceiling-mounted luminaires with diffusers1
Application Requirements
Minimum Light Output
< 8" Maximum luminaire width: 375 lumens (initial)
> 8" Maximum luminaire width: 750 lumens (initial)
Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
30 Im/W
Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K and 3500 K
1 Including but not limited to: flush-mounts, close-to-ceiling, and ceiling fan light kits.
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Cove lighting

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 200 lumens (initial) per lineal foot. The
light output requirement is calculated by the following equation:
Measured Fixture Length (inches)
	x 200 = Minimum Required Light Output (lumens)
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Note: The equation applies to all luminaire configurations. For rectangular
geometries the "measured fixture length" is the longest dimension of the fixture.
For circular geometries the "measured fixture length" is the diameter. For linear
track luminaires the "measured fixture length" is the track length.


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 35% oftotal lumens within the 120°-150°
zone.


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
45 Im/W


Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K

Surface-mounted luminaires with directional head(s)2

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 200 lumens (initial) per head.


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 85% within the 0-90° zone (bilaterally
symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
35 Im/W


Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K and 3500 K



2 Including but not limited to: ceiling fan light kits, track lights, and rail lights.
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Outdoor wall-mounted porch lights

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 150 lumens (initial).


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 85% of total lumens (initial) within the
0-90° zone (bilaterally symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
24 Im/W


Outdoor step lights

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 50 lumens (initial).


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 85% of total lumens (initial) within the
0-90° zone (bilaterally symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
20 Im/W


Outdoor pathway lights

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 100 lumens (initial).


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 85% of total lumens (initial) within the
0-90° zone (bilaterally symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
25 Im/W

Outdoor pole/arm-mounted decorative luminaires

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 300 lumens (initial).


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 85% of total lumens within the 0°- 90°
zone (bilaterally symmetrical). Luminaire shall not emit any light above 110°.


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
35 Im/W

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Non-Residential Applications
Recessed, surface and pendant-mounted downlights

Application Requirements


Maximum Allowable
Luminaire Aperture
Luminaire aperture must be less than or equal to 8 inches in diameter (if
circular) or on any side (if rectangular).


Minimum Light Output
< 4.5" Aperture: 345 lumens (initial)
> 4.5" Aperture: 575 lumens (initial)


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 75% of total lumens (initial) within the
0-60° zone (bilaterally symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
35 Im/W


Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, 4500 K and 5000 K

Under-cabinet shelf-mounted task lighting

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 125 lumens (initial) per lineal foot. The
light output requirement is calculated by the following equation:
Measured Fixture Length (inches) .... „ 		 , , „
	—	-—		-x125 = Minimum Required Light Output (lumens)
Note: The equation applies to all luminaire configurations. For rectangular
geometries the "measured fixture length" is the longest dimension of the fixture.
For circular geometries the "measured fixture length" is the diameter. For
linear track luminaires the "measured fixture length" is the track length.


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 60% of total lumens (initial) within the 0-
60° zone and a minimum of 25% of total lumens (initial) within the 60-90° zone
(bilaterally symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
29 Im/W


Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, 4500 K and 5000 K


Portable desk task lights

Application Requirements


Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 200 lumens (initial).


Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 85% of total lumens (initial) within the
0-60° zone (bilaterally symmetrical).


Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
29 Im/W


Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, 4500 K and 5000 K

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Wall wash luminaires
Application Requirements
Minimum Light Output
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 575 lumens (initial).
Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver a minimum of 50% of total lumens within the 20°- 40°
zone (asymmetrical).
Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
40 Im/W
Allowable CCTs
2700 K, 3000 K, 3500 K, 4000 K, 4500 K and 5000 K
Bollards
Application Requirements
Zonal Lumen Density
Requirement
Luminaire shall deliver < 15% of total lumens in the 90°-110° zone and emit no
light over 110°.
Minimum Luminaire
Efficacy
35 Im/W
Category B: Future Performance Targets
Category B is established as a future target for performance of SSL-based luminaires. Products cannot
qualify under Category B until September 30, 2011. If technology improves faster than expected, and
opening category B prior to completion of a three-year waiting period would be in the public interest, EPA will
advance the date for allowing products to qualify under Category B.
Future Luminaire Efficacy Target:
Luminaire Efficacy
> 70 Im/W
All Other Requirements:

Glare requirements
To be developed
All other requirements will be the same as those in effect for Category A at the time Category B becomes
effective, except for minimum light output and zonal lumen density requirements, which will not be used in
Category B.
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Standards and Documentation
Comment on NVLAP accreditation: Several new standards and test procedures for solid
state lighting were completed in 2008, including IESNA LM-79-08, IESNA LM-80-08, and ANSI
C78.377-2008. Procedures to accredit laboratories for these test methods are currently under
development by the National Institute for Standards and Testing (NIST), supported by DOE
funding. Because accreditation was not yet available at the time DOE originally published the
ENERGY STAR criteria for SSL, DOE suspended the NVLAP accreditation requirement for a
period of one year from the effective date. The NVLAP accreditation procedure is expected to
be published early in 2009. DOE will continue to monitor the accreditation process and will
consider the timing and availability of accredited laboratories in any future modifications to this
requirement.
During the period of the NVLAP suspension, DOE will accept test results only from those
laboratories on a pre-approved list compiled by DOE. The list of pre-approved laboratories, and
the criteria used to select them, is posted on the ENERGY STAR website.
The NVLAP accreditation requirement will be suspended for a period of one year from the effective date of
the criteria. All applicants seeking product qualification on the basis of tests conducted by non-NVLAP
laboratories during the suspension period may only submit test results from laboratories pre-approved by
DOE. The list of pre-approved laboratories will be posted on the ENERGY STAR website.
Performance
Characteristic
Methods of Measurement
Reference Standards
Required Documentation
Luminaire Efficacy:
Light Output
Input Power
IESNA LM-79-08
ANSI C82.2-2002
Laboratory test results must be produced using
the specific package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and
power supply combination that will be used in
production.
Provide a test report from a laboratory
accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories.
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.
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Power Factor
ANSI C82.77-2002
Laboratory test results must be produced using
the specific package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and
power supply combination that will be used in
production.
Provide a test report from a laboratory
accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories.
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.
Lumen Maintenance (L70)
IESNA LM-80-08
Laboratory test results must be produced using
the specific package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and
power supply combination that will be used in
production. See the Qualification Process
section for additional information on Lumen
Maintenance testing.
Provide a test report from a laboratory
accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories.
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.
Color Rendering Index
ANSI C78.377-2008
IESNA LM-79-08
CIE 13.3-1995
IESNA LM-58-94
Laboratory test results must be produced using
the specific package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and
power supply combination that will be used in
production.
Provide a test report from a laboratory
accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories.
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.
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Chromaticity and
Correlated Color
Temperature
IESNA LM-79-08
CIE 15: 2004
IESNA LM-58-94
IESNA LM-16
Laboratory test results must be produced using
the specific package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and
power supply combination that will be used in
production.
Provide a test report from a laboratory
accredited by NVLAP or one of its MRA
signatories.
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.
Color Spatial Uniformity
and Color Maintenance
IESNA LM-79-08
CIE 15: 2004
IESNA LM-58-94
IESNA LM-16
Self Certification
Note: A laboratory test report must be submitted
upon EPA request.
Maximum Measured
Power Supply Case or
Manufacturer Designated
Temperature
Measurement Point
(TMPps) Temperature
ANSI/UL 153
UL1598
Laboratory test results must be produced using
the specific package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and
power supply combination that will be used in
production.
Noise
Class A sound rating: Power
supply not to exceed 24 dB
Self Certification
Note: A laboratory test report must be submitted
upon EPA request.
Luminaire Warranty

Provide copy of the actual three-year
manufacturer luminaire warranty that is included
in the packaging.
Safety
Portable Fixtures
Hardwired Fixtures
ANSI/UL 153
UL1598
Provide the cover page of a safety test report or
a general coverage statement from an OSHA
NRTL laboratory.
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Qualification Process
Product Variations
In recognition of the significant component substitution that occurs on a manufacturing production line, and in
recognition of a range of product variations that may or may not have a material effect on product
performance, these criteria allow for limited variation between products tested for qualification purposes, and
products qualified as a result of those tests.
Applicants may choose to qualify product groups as a single SKU (one SKU, some variations) or a SKU
family (multiple SKUs, some variations). Applicants self define product groupings. Under either option,
qualified products must be essentially identical to the tested product. Only limited variation is allowed. The
table below summarizes allowable variations.
Variations Within Product Groupings
Housing/Chassis
not allowed
Heat Sink/Heat Management
not allowed
Finish
allowed
Reflector/Trim
allowed
Shade/Diffuser
allowed
Mounting
allowed
Light Source
allowed, w/ conditions
Power Supply
allowed, w/ conditions
As seen in the table, housing/chassis variations and heat sink/heat management component variations are
not allowed, whether applying for a single SKU or SKU family, because they may materially impact LED
performance. Finish, reflector/trim, and shade/diffuser variations are allowed. Light source and power supply
variations are allowed, subject to conditions described below.
Products qualified under a single application may include LED package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and power
supplies from more than one manufacturer, but the LED package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and power supplies
must be substitutable components used to manufacture essentially identical luminaires and must be intended
to produce the same quantity and quality of light. LED package(s)/module(s)/array(s) and power supply
substitutions intended to produce different CCT, CRI, total flux, and other quantitative and qualitative
differences in light may not be included in a single product grouping. Further, all LED
package(s)/module(s)/array(s) substitution components must separately comply with the Option 1
(Component Performance) requirements in the Lumen Maintenance section below.
Lumen Maintenance Qualification
The LM-80 test procedure prescribes lumen maintenance testing for the LED package(s)/module(s)/array(s)
and/or the luminaire. The applicant may demonstrate compliance with either Option 1 (Component
Performance) or Option 2 (Luminaire Performance).
OPTION 1: Component Performance
The Component Performance option allows the applicant to demonstrate compliance with the lumen
maintenance requirement by demonstrating an LM-80 tested light source (package(s)/module(s)/array(s))
operates at or below specified temperatures when operated in situ. To be eligible for the component
performance option, ALL three of the conditions below must be met. If ANY of the conditions are not met, the
component performance option may not be used and the applicant must use the luminaire performance
option for compliance.
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1.	The LED package(s)/module(s)/array(s) used in the fixture has/have been tested according to LM-80,
and the package(s)/module(s)/array(s) demonstrated at least 91.8% lumen maintenance at 6,000
hours (residential indoor) or 94.1% lumen maintenance at 6,000 (residential outdoor and all non-
residential).
2.	The package(s)/module(s)/array(s) manufacturer prescribes/indicates a temperature measurement
point (TMPled) on the package(s)/module(s)/array(s).
3.	The package(s)/module(s)/array(s) TMPLed is accessible to allow temporary attachment of a
thermocouple for measurement of in situ temperature. Access via a temporary hole in the housing,
tightly resealed during testing with putty or other flexible sealant is allowable.
The luminaire PASSES the Lumen Maintenance requirements if:
1.	The package(s)/module(s)/array(s) temperature measured in situ, at the TMPLed is less than or equal
to the temperature(s) specified in the LM-80 test report for the corresponding drive current or higher,
within the manufacturer's specified operating current range.
2.	The drive current measured in the fixture is less than or equal to the drive current specified in the LM-
80 test report at the corresponding temperature or higher.
OPTION 2: Luminaire Performance
The applicant demonstrates compliance with the lumen maintenance requirement by submitting an LM-80
test report for the entire luminaire. The test report must demonstrate an L70 lumen maintenance of at least
91.8% at 6,000 hours (residential indoor) or 94.1% at 6,000 hours (residential outdoor and all non-residential)
when operated in situ.
Power Supply Qualification
Power supplies integral with the package(s)/module(s)/array(s) or enclosed within the fixture shall undergo in-
situ operation. The power supply case temperature or TMPPS shall be measured under steady-state
conditions. The luminaire passes power supply requirements if the case temperature or TMPPS is less than or
equal to the warranted temperature specified by the power supply manufacturer.
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Qualification Procedures
Qualification procedures are described in detail in the following documents:
1.	ENERGY STAR® Manufacturer's Guide for Qualifying Solid-State Lighting Luminaires, September 2008,
http://www.enerqvstar.gov/ia/partners/manuf res/downloads/ENERGYSTAR Manufacturers Guide 30Sept0
8.pdf
2.	Instructions For Partnering With ENERGY STAR® As A Manufacturer Of ENERGY STAR Qualified
Products
http://www.enerqvstar.qov/ia/partners/manuf res/downloads/ENERGYSTAR Manufacturer Partnership Aqr
eement.pdf
Quality Assurance (QA) Testing
Manufacturer partners selling approved ENERGY STAR SSL luminaires will be required to participate in a
quality assurance testing program, which will use independent, third-party, qualified testing facilities. This
third-party testing program is necessary to provide an active system to verify quality of ENERGY STAR
qualified SSL Luminaire products in the marketplace. The information provided below is a general description
and summary of the QA testing program. Detailed policies and procedures will be available in the ENERGY
STAR SSL Quality Assurance Testing Program Manual.
A. Overview: Qualified luminaires will be selected for QA testing both on a random basis and through a
product nomination process. The manufacturer of each selected luminaire will be required to
commission third-party testing of the specified luminaire by a manufacturer-independent qualified
testing lab. The testing lab will procure three (3) samples of each luminaire through normal market
channels. Each luminaire will be tested for:
¦	Total Luminous Flux
¦	Luminaire Efficacy
¦	Correlated Color Temperature
¦	Color Rendering Index
¦	Steady State Package/Module/Array Temperature
¦	Maximum Power Supply Case/TMPPS Temperature
Results of Non-Compliance. Partners shall refer to EPA's stakeholder letter dated July 20, 2010
(available at www.enenqvstar.gov) for the product disqualification procedures and corrective action
requirements.
A separate document will be developed by EPA to define the specifics of the quality assurance testing (QA)
intended to accompany these criteria.
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Effective Date
The effective date for the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements and Criteria for SSL - Version 1.3 is
February 1, 2009.
Future Specification Revisions
Due to the rapid pace of LED technology development, EPA anticipates regular revisions to these criteria.
EPA anticipates that new applications will be added to the criteria as LED performance and efficacy improve.
Revisions will be announced to all partners with time for input and review.
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Appendix
Definitions
A.	A2LA: American Association for Laboratory Accreditation.
B.	ALA: American Lighting Association.
C.	ANSI: American National Standards Institute.
D.	ASSIST: Alliance for Solid State Illumination Systems and Technologies.
E.	ASTM: American Society for Testing of Materials.
F.	Automatic daylight shutoff: A photocell device that automatically prevents operation of a luminaire during
daylight hours.
G.	CIE: Commission Internationale de I'Eclairage (translated International Commission on Illumination).
H.	Color rendition: The effect the spectral characteristic of the light emitted by the LED has on the color
appearance of the objects illuminated by it is called color rendition. The color rendering index (CRI) is
defined in terms of a comparison of the spectral tri-stimulus values of the objects under test illumination and
standard illumination according to the recommendations of CIE Publication No.13.3-1995.
I.	Commercial luminaire: A luminaire using a Class A power supply.
J. Correlated Color Temperature (CCTV The actual color of the LED 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 blackbody loci, the correlated color temperature, measured in
Kelvin (K), is used.
K. CSA: Canadian Standards Association.
L. IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission.
M. IESNA: Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.
N. Initial performance values: The photometric and electrical characteristics at the end of the 100-hour aging
period in a 25°C test environment.
O. LED array: An assembly of LED packages on a printed circuit board or substrate, possibly with
optical elements and additional thermal, mechanical, and electrical interfaces. The device does
not contain a power source, does not include an ANSI standardized base, and is not connected
directly to the branch circuit.
P. LED driver: A power source with integral LED control circuitry designed to meet the specific requirements
of a LED lamp or a LED array.
Q. LED lumen maintenance (LtoV The length of time declared by the manufacturer at which 70% lumen
maintenance of any large sample of LEDs is reached.
R. 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 array, an LED module, or an LED lamp.
The LED luminaire is intended to connect directly to a branch circuit.
S. LED module: A component part of an LED light source that includes one or more LEDs connected
to the load side of LED power source or LED driver. Electrical, electronic, optical, and mechanical
components may also be part of an LED module. The LED module does not contain a power
source and is not connected directly to the branch circuit.
T. LED package: An assembly of one or more LED dies that contains wire bond 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.
U. Luminaire efficacy: The luminous flux of the luminaire divided by the input power.
V. Lumen maintenance: The luminous flux at a given time in the life of the LED and expressed as a
percentage of the initial luminous flux.
W. MacAdam 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
these criteria, 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 C78.376-2004, and a defined variance of four
steps.
X. Manufacturer designated Temperature Measurement Point (TMP): The temperature measurement point
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designated by the manufacturer correlating to photometric, life or warranty values.
Y. Minimum operating temperature: The minimum temperature at which the power supply will reliably
operate.
Z. MRA: Mutual Recognition Arrangement.
AA. NVLAP: National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program.
BB. Portable luminaire: A luminaire whose power supply connection is made by means of a cord with or
without a plug.
CC. Power factor: The active power divided by the apparent power (i.e., product of the rms input voltage and
rms input current of a driver).
DD. Recessed downliaht: General purpose luminaire designed to provide general or ambient lighting in a
space. They are recessed into the ceiling and are designed to produce illuminance on a floor or workplane.
The luminaire encompasses the fixture housing, reflector, trim ring, and light source. For purposes of the
ENERGY STAR SSL Luminaires criteria, two categories of recessed downlights are referenced:
1.	Recessed downlight fixture housing - the complete luminaire installed in new construction or major
renovation.
2.	Recessed downlight trim - refers to the portion of the recessed downlight luminaire visible from below
the ceiling, including the reflector, trim ring, light source, and parts necessary to connect the trim to the
fixture housing. The trim kit can often be used to retrofit an existing recessed downlight fixture housing.
EE. Residential luminaire: A luminaire using a Class B power supply.
FF. UL: Underwriters Laboratories
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Reference Standards and Test Procedures
Standards and Test Procedures in ITALICS are currently under development.
Reference Standards and Test Procedures
Organization
Identifier
Description
ANSI
ANSI C82.XXX
Electronic Drivers for LED Devices, arrays, or systems (In
development).
ANSI
ANSI C78.377-2008
Specifications for the Chromaticity of Solid State Lighting
Products
ANSI
ANSI C82.77-2002
Harmonic Emission Limits - Related Power Quality
Requirements for Lighting
ANSI
ANSI/IEEE C62.41-1991
Recommended Practice for Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC
Power Circuits
ANSI/UL
ANSI/UL 153-2005
Portable Electric Luminaires
ASTM
ASTM E 283-2004
Restricted air movement
CIE
CIE Pub. No. 13.3-1995
Method of Measuring and Specifying Color Rendering of Light
Sources
FCC
FCC 47 CFR
Electromagnetic interference
IESNA
IESNA LM-16
Correlated Color Temperature
IESNA
IESNA LM-58-94
Color Rendering Index and Correlated Color Temperature
IESNA
IESNA LM-79-08
Approved Method: Electrical and Photometric Measurements of
Solid-State Lighting Products
IESNA
IESNA LM-80-08
IES Approved Method for Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED
Light Sources
NFPA
NFPA 70-2005
National Electric Code
UL
UL 1012-2005
Power Units Other Than Class 2
UL
UL 1310-2005
Class 2 Power Units
UL
UL 1598-2004
Luminaires
UL
UL 1838-2002
Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems
UL
UL 1994-2005
Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems
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Chromaticity Specification and Tolerance Quadrangles
This chromaticity specification below was developed by ANSI to be as consistent as possible with existing
fluorescent lamp standards, and to reflect the current (and near future) state of SSL technology and color
binning capabilities. Each of the eight quadrangles as defined below overlap the six current the ANSI 7-step
MacAdarn ellipses (consistent with the current ENERGY STAR lighting criteria), and thus have the same
nominal CCT as ENERGY STAR fluorescent lamps. Two additional CCTs (4500 and 5700K) are included to
encompass the additional CCTs available in SSL. Each quadrangle is defined by the range of CCT and the
distance from the Planckian locus on the chromaticity diagram. Refer to ANSI C78.377-2008 for the details of
these definitions. Figure 1 shows the plot of these chromaticity quadrangles and the table below shows (x,y)
coordinates of the center points and the corners of each quadrangle.

2700 K
3000 K
3500 K
4000 K
4500 K
5000 K
5700 K
6500 K

X
y
X
y
X
y
X
y
X
y
X
y
X
y
X
y
Center point
0.4578
0.4101
0.4338
0.4030
0.4073
0.3917
0.3818
0.3797
0.3611
0.3658
0.3447
0.3553
0.3287
0.3417
0.3123
0.3282
Tolerance
quadrangle
0.4813
0.4319
0.4562
0.4260
0.4299
0.4165
0.4006
0.4044
0.3736
0.3874
0.3551
0.3760
0.3376
0.3616
0.3205
0.3481
0.4562
0.4260
0.4299
0.4165
0.3996
0.4015
0.3736
0.3874
0.3548
0.3736
0.3376
0.3616
0.3207
0.3462
0.3028
0.3304
0.4373
0.3893
0.4147
0.3814
0.3889
0.3690
0.3670
0.3578
0.3512
0.3465
0.3366
0.3369
0.3222
0.3243
0.3068
0.3113
0.4593
0.3944
0.4373
0.3893
0.4147
0.3814
0.3898
0.3716
0.3670
0.3578
0.3515
0.3487
0.3366
0.3369
0.3221
0.3261
CIE1931 x,y Chromaticity Diagram
0.46
2700 K
3000
0.44
3500 K
0.42
4000 K
0.40
4500 K
5000 K
0.38
5700
y
0.36
6500 K
0.34
° llluminant A
A. D65
0.32
o
o
o
<-n
	 Planckian
locus
0.30
0.28
0.26 0.28 0.30 0.32 0.34 0.36 0.38 0.40 0.42 0.44 0.46 0.48 0.50 0.52
X
Figure 1. CIE 1931 Chromaticity Diagram Showing the Eight Nominal CCT Quadrangles
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