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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Purchasing & Procurement Language
What ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources does EPA offer?
ENERGY STAR Purchasing & Procurement resources include lists of qualifying products, key product criteria, drop-in procurement language and savings calculators. Organizations can use these resources to facilitate the procurement of energy-efficient ENERGY STAR products and prevent greenhouse gas emissions.
Sample Procurement Language (Download Residential Lighting Procurement Language - MS Word | 79K)
The following is an example of language you may wish to require in your upcoming contract:
The Vendor Must:
Provide compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and lamp systems that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency as outlined below. The vendor is encouraged to visit www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and an updated list of qualifying products.
| Performance Characteristics: | Current Criteria: |
|---|---|
| Lamp Efficacy Criteria | |
| Lamp Efficacy (the lesser of the LPW measured in the base up and base down positions) | Current Criteria (LPW = lumens per watt (based upon initial lumen data)) |
| Scope (a) (b) bare lamps: | |
| < 15 watts | 45 LPW |
| >= 15 watts | 60 LPW |
| Scope (c) covered lamps (except for reflector type): | |
| < 15 watts | 40 LPW |
| >= 15, <19 watts | 48 LPW |
| >= 19, <25 watts | 50 LPW |
| >= 25 watts | 55 LPW |
| Scope (d) reflector type: | For multi-level or dimmable systems, measurement shall be at the highest setting |
| < 20 watts | 33 LPW |
| >= 20 watts | 40 LPW |
| Lumen Depreciation (at 40% of rated life) | >= 80% (per ANSI C78.5, Clause 4.10) |
| Coloring, Temperature, and Time Criteria | |
| Color Quality (Color Rendering Index or CRI) | CRI > 80 |
| Correlated Color Temperature | 2700K–3000K. If a product's color temperature does not fall in this range, the packaging should clearly describe the color of the product (cool or warm) and state the intended use for the product. |
| Starting Temperature | Lamp package must declare the minimum starting temperatures or geographical zone of use and any other conditions (e.g. use in enclosed luminaire) for reliable starting to meet the starting time requirements of ANSI C78.5, Clause 4.7 |
| Starting Time (the time needed after switching on for the lamp to start fully and remain lighted) | An average of 1 second. |
| Run-up Time | < 3 minutes (per ANSI C78.5, clause 3.11 and 4.8) |
| Electrical Requirements | |
| Input voltage and frequency | 120 volts, 60 Hz |
| Power Factor | > 0.5 |
| Electromagnetic Interference | Compliance with FCC 47 CFR, including Part 2 and Part 18 requirements for consumer limits |
| Operating Frequency | >= 40 kHz |
| Transient Protection | Per ANSI/IEEE C62.41, Category A, 7 strikes |
| Base | Medium screw E26/24 |
| Compatibility with Controls | Lamp package shall clearly state any known incompatibility with photo controls, dimmers, or timing devices. |
| Durability | |
| Average Rated Lamp Life | 6,000 hours, or greater, as declared by the manufacturer |
| Warranty (applicable to normal residential use) | 24 months, or 2 years, from date of purchase. Product packaging must state “Warranty” or “Limited Warranty” and have an “800” number, or mailing address, or Web site address for consumer complaint resolution. |
| Labeling | In English, or English with additional languages; must comply with the labeling requirements of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission Packaging Laws. |
