The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together on an initiative to promote the use of energy-efficient products in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities by awarding the ENERGY STAR® label to numerous products used by these businesses that can save energy. Light fixtures that carry the ENERGY STAR® label meet federal energy-efficiency and quality guidelines, without sacrificing performance. ENERGY STAR® Lighting Fixtures help play a role in pollution prevention while saving money on energy bills. But they offer many other benefits, including:
There are currently 38 manufacturers who have signed a memorandum of understanding with EPA, and there are over 200 products currently offered.
Additional information about the ENERGY STAR® Light Fixtures program can be found at http://www.epa.gov/appdstar/fixtures/, or by calling 1-888-STAR-YES.
ENERGY STAR® PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
INDOOR FIXTURES
Energy Efficiency and Power CharacteristicsSystem Efficacy (lumens per watt)
- up to 20 watts input power - > 50 lpw
- 20 to 29 watts input power - > 55 lpw
- 30 watts input power and lamp length < 24 in. - > 60 lpw
- 30 watts input power and lamp length > 24 in - > 70 lpw
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - < 33%
Power factor - > 0.9
Current crest factor < 1.7
Interference - Comply with FCC Class B Part 18.305 and 18.307 Sub-part for electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).
Operating Characteristics
Convenience - Lamp must continuously illuminate within one second of being switched on.Dimming - Portable light fixtures with input power of 22 watts or more shall be continuously dimmable from 100% down to 50% or less of maximum light output, or be switchable to two levels of brightness (in addition to off) with included switch.1(Dimming ballasts need only comply at full brightness.)
Light Quality - Color Rendering Index (CRI) of at least 80 for compact fluorescent lamps (lamp diameter smaller than æ inch), and a RI of at least 70 for all other lamps.2 (If the lamp is not included in the fixture package, see Section IV.D.1.)
Noise - Ballasts if included must have sound rating of Class A or quieter.
Reliability/Durability
Warranty for defects in materials and manufacturing - Repair or replacement of defective parts of the fixture housing or electronics (except lamp) for 2 years from the date of purchase.Longevity - Lenses or diffusers shall be constructed of glass or UV-stable optical grade plastics and be heat stable. Reflectors, if included, shall be UV resistant and heat stable. Comply with ANSI/EEE C62.41 specifications for withstanding electrical transients.
Safety - Fixtures must be tested and listed by UL, ETL, CSA or other independent agency acceptable for compliance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. Ballasts shall be Class P thermally protected.
OUTDOOR FIXTURES: LIGHT SOURCE
Energy Efficiency Characteristics
- Maximum input power - 150 watts
- System Efficacy (lumens per watt)
- up to 70 watts - > 40 lpw
- 71 to 150 watts - > 50* lpw (*and all light must be distributed below a horizontal plane located at mid-luminaire)
- Mechanical - Lamp holder will operate only lamps that perform to the input power range of the fixture.
Operating Characteristics
Re-set - Resets automatically to automatic mode within 24 hours of a manual override or testing operation.Shut-off - Automatic shut-off during daylight hours
Reliability
Warranty for defects in materials and manufacturing - Repair or replacement of defective parts of the fixture housing or electronics (except lamp) for 2 years from the date of purchase.Warranty for consumer satisfaction with fixture performance - 1 year
Safety - Fixtures must be tested and listed by UL, ETL, CSA or other independent agency acceptable for compliance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code including listing for damp or wet locations (Articles 410-4a and Article 100).
OUTDOOR FIXTURES: OPERATING TIME
Energy Efficiency CharacteristicsMaximum input power - 250 wattsShut-off - Automatic shut-off during daylight hours; and automatic shut-off within 20 minutes of either a manual on signal, or no motion in the fixture's field of view.
Operating Characteristics
Re-set - Resets automatically to automatic mode within 24 hours of a manual override or testing operating.Lamp start - Lamp must restart within 3 seconds of receiving the start stimulus.
Reliability
Warranty for defects in materials and manufacturing - Repair or replacement of defective parts of the fixture housing or electronics (except lamp) for 2 years from the date of purchase.Warranty for consumer satisfaction with fixture operation - 1 year
Safety - Fixtures must be tested and listed by UL, ETL, CSA or other independent agency acceptable for compliance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code including listing for damp or wet locations (Articles 410-4a and Article 100).
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