Solid State Lighting (SSL) Luminaires

DOE has finalized a new ENERGY STAR specification for solid-state lighting luminaires and the criteria will go into effect September 30, 2008.

The ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Solid State Lighting (SSL) Luminaires are intended for general illumination. SSL general illumination products were not previously covered by any ENERGY STAR product category, although there are other product categories using light emitting diodes (LEDs) for non-illumination purposes, including indication and decoration.

DOE is leading ENERGY STAR management, specification development, and partner relations for SSL products used for general illumination, including:

  • Residential, commercial, industrial, and outdoor lighting SSL applications of all types
  • Innovative SSL systems applications of all types (includes “free-form” SSL systems, and those incorporated into furniture, buildings, and equipment)

Solid-state lighting differs fundamentally from traditional lighting technologies in terms of materials, drivers, system architecture, controls, and photometric properties. A host of new test procedures and industry standards is needed to accommodate these technical differences.

To accelerate the development of testing standards for SSL products, DOE is offering technical assistance and facilitating ongoing dialogue and collaboration with key standards setting organizations. Standards and test procedures are needed to support the new ENERGY STAR SSL program. These test procedures are scheduled to be completed prior to the effective date of the new program requirements.

Additional documents to support implementation of these criteria will be released later this year, including more specifics on how to test thermal performance. To find out how to partner with the ENERGY STAR Solid State Lighting Luminaires program, send an email to ssl@drintl.com.

Proposed Category “A” Additions

Final ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Solid State Lighting Luminaires

Draft ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Solid State Lighting Luminaires

Solid-State Lighting Luminaire Stakeholder Meeting Materials

On February 8, 2007, the Department of Energy hosted a stakeholder meeting at DOE Headquarters to review the draft ENERGY STAR criteria for solid state lighting luminaires. Below are the meeting agenda and presentations:

Second Round of Formal Comments

First Round of Formal Comments

All comments or questions on the solid state lighting luminaires program requirements and criteria should be sent to Richard Karney, ENERGY STAR Products Manager, at richard.karney@ee.doe.gov or via facsimile at (202) 586-4617. All submitted comments will be posted on this page for public review.