ENERGY STAR® for Downlights

What Happened to ENERGY STAR®?

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sunsetted the ENERGY STAR® effective December 31, 2024. They announced, “it is no longer possible to purchase inefficient light bulbs for the majority of of household applications, the EPA has ended the ENERGY STAR program for the most common light fixtures. You may continue to see products packaged with the ENERGY STAR logo on store shelves in early 2025 because the EPA is allowing manufacturers to sell through their remaining stock and minimize waste.”

No more ENERGY STAR® for lighting products?

Not really. The lighting industry convinced EPA that energy efficiency improvements are still possible in downlights. The EPA subsequently relased a limited specification document to qualify downlights for their efficiency logo. So, if you are a downlight manufacturer, you can still get the coveted logo for your product and leverage it for marketing.

ENERGY STAR Certified Downlight Light Fixtures

- Use 90% less energy than traditional models using incandescent light bulbs.
- Distribute light more efficiently and effectively — with custom design around the efficient light source to get the best performance.
- Are tested for long-term performance and come with a manufacturer-backed warranty of at least three years.

Lumentra can help

The most recent version: Downlights V1.0 Final Specification - Revised April 30, 2024 Download.

Products previously listed by Energy Star need to be resubmitted for continued recognition. Your products should comply with the most recent specification version indicated above. There is no need to test your product again, if they satisfy the current requirements. Contact us to get your product reviewed and re-listed. if there are needs for additional testing, Lumentra will help with that and ensure your products get re-listed.