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Light Fixtures for Consumers
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Did You Know?
By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with ENERGY STAR qualified models, you can save $70 each year in energy costs.
About ENERGY STAR Light Fixtures
Lighting products that have earned the ENERGY STAR deliver exceptional features, while using less energy. Saving energy helps you save money on utility bills and protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the fight against climate change. Light fixtures that have earned the ENERGY STAR combine quality and attractive design with the highest levels of energy efficiency available today.
ENERGY STAR Qualified Fixtures:
- use 1/4 the energy of traditional lighting.
- save money on energy bills and bulb replacements; light lasts between 10,000 — 50,000 hours (about seven – twenty two years of regular use).
- distribute light more efficiently and evenly than standard fixtures.
- come in hundreds of decorative styles including portable fixtures — such as table, desk and floor lamps — and hard-wired options such as front porch, dining room, kitchen ceiling and under-cabinet, hallway ceiling and wall, bathroom vanity fixtures, and more
- deliver convenient features such as dimming on some indoor models and automatic daylight shut-off and motion sensors on outdoor models.
- can be found at most home centers, lighting showrooms, and specialty stores.
- carry a three year warranty — above the industry standard.
Related Information:
Examples of Eligible Residential Fixture Types
Why choose ENERGY STAR qualified LED lighting?
Learn about LEDs
Eligible Residential Fixture Types
Eligible Commercial Light Fixture Types
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April 2012 |
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Light fixtures originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in 1997 with the introduction of LED lighting in September 2008.
ENERGY STAR qualified lighting offers energy-saving options for both in and outside the home, such as recessed lighting and outdoor porch lights. An ENERGY STAR fixture is built to last for many years. Ask your local retailer for ENERGY STAR qualified lighting or use our store finder.
What do I need to know before I buy a light fixture?
- Look for the ENERGY STAR for good quality, a minimum two-year warranty and long life (light sources last 10-50 times longer).
- Make sure you have a compatible dimmer switch if you want to dim your lights. Fixture manufacturers can provide a list of approved dimmers switches.
- Make sure you like the color of the light; other options may be available.
These are the top FAQs related to Light Fixtures and the ENERGY STAR program.
