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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 )
The following is an example of language you may wish to require in your upcoming contract:
The Vendor Must:
Provide indoor residential light fixtures that earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency as outlined below. The vendor is encouraged to visit energystar.gov for complete product specifications and an updated list of qualifying products.
Performance Characteristic | Current Criteria |
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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. | |
Efficiency System Efficacy, per lamp ballast combination | >= 50 LPW for all lamp types below 30 total listed lamp watts. >= 60 LPW for all lamp types that are <= 24 inches and >= 30 listed lamp watts. >= 70 LPW for all lamp types that are > 24 inches and >= 30 listed lamp watts. |
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. |
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. |
Color Rendering Index |
For lamps shipped with the fixtures, the color rendering index must meet the following requirements:
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. |
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, or 6500K. 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. |
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:
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Lamp Labeling Requirement | For lamps shipped with fixtures, a 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. |
(Note: Magnetic Ballasts May Not Be Used in Indoor Fixtures):
General | Per ANSI C82.11 Section 5 except paragraph 5.3.1. |
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. |
Power Factor | >= 0.5 |
Lamp Current Crest Factor | <= 1.7 |
Maximum Measured Ballast Case Temperature During Normal Operation Inside Fixture(s) |
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, IC, ICAT and Non-IC recessed canisters, etc. as well as those fixtures that may be exempt from UL1598. |
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference | Ballast must meet FCC requirements for consumer use (FCC 47 CFR Part 18 Consumer Emission Limits) |
Ballast Frequency | 20 to 33 kHz or >= 40 kHz |
Transient Protection | Per ANSI C82.11b, paragraph 5.10.1 (100kHz Ring Wave, 2.5kV, both common mode and differential mode, 7 strikes) |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Lamp Shipment Requirement |
All indoor fixtures must be shipped with a lamp, except for the following fixture types:
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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. |
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. |
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. |
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 (IC) by an OSHA NRTL laboratory. Recessed downlight fixtures that are IC-Rated must also meet the requirements for air tight fixtures, listed below. |
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 air tight, the housing or certified/listed accessory must have leakage less than 2.0 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at 75 Pascals (or 1.57 lbs/ft2) when tested in accordance with ASTM E283 and shall be sealed with a gasket or caulk. For recessed downlight fixtures that are air tight, the following measures must be taken to ensure that fixtures can be properly installed and inspected:
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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 nominal color designation of the lamp in units of Kelvin (i.e., 2700K, 3000K, 3500K, 4100K, 5000K, or 6500K). For recessed downlight 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 downlight 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 “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.” |
Reflectors | Reflectors must be included to maximize fixture efficiency. |
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Aperture | Maximum 7.0" |
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 air tight, the housing or certified/listed accessory must have leakage less than 2.0 cubic feet per minute (CFM) at 75 Pascals (or 1.57 lbs/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:
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Electrical Connections | Edison lamp socket with wire “pigtail” to the ballast. |
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 UL 1598B. |
Product Packaging for Consumer Awareness Requirements |
Recessed downlight retrofit kit packaging and instructions must clearly indicate:
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Performance Characteristic | ENERGY STAR Specification |
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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) |
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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. |
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:
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Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference | Ballast must be FCC rated for consumer use (FCC 47 CFR Part 18 Consumer Emission Limits). |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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). |
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, or z to prevent operation during full daylight.” |
Performance Characteristic | ENERGY STAR Specification |
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Note: All lamp types (fluorescent, incandescent, etc.) may be used to meet the requirements set forth in this table. |
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. |
Motion Control |
The fixture must contain an integrated motion sensor that employs infrared sensing technology. The sensor must:
The fixture must:
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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. |
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. |
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). |
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, or z 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. |
For outdoor fixtures, you may want to describe the need that the fixture must fulfill, such as security lighting, pathway lighting, etc. and specify hard wired fixtures (i.e., ceiling mounted) versus portable fixtures (i.e., floor or table lamps), and cold weather performance needs, if appropriate.