Light Bulbs
Earning the ENERGY STAR certification means the product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Lighting products that have earned the ENERGY STAR label deliver exceptional features, while using less energy. Saving energy helps you save money on utility bills and protects the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
ENERGY STAR Certified Light Bulbs:
- Use about 70-90% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs
- Last at least 15 times longer and saves about $55 in electricity costs over its lifetime
- Meet strict quality and efficiency standards that are tested by accredited labs and certified by a third party
- Produce about 70-90% less heat, so it’s safer to operate and can cut energy costs associated with home cooling
Please see the ENERGY STAR light bulb saving calculator (EXCEL, 691 KB) to estimate your saving.
Current Specification Effective Date: January 2, 2017
ENERGY STAR Lamps Program Requirements V2.1 (PDF, 686 KB)
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in 1999.
LED light bulbs originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in 2009.
There are more than 3 billion light fixtures in homes across the U.S. with old, inefficient bulbs wasting Americans billions of dollars in energy costs and contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. You can do your part to save energy and protect the planet by lighting your moments with ENERGY STAR certified LED light bulbs. High-quality ENERGY STAR certified LED light bulbs are now more affordable than ever and, only LED bulbs that have earned the ENERGY STAR label are independently certified to deliver the quality and performance you deserve.
ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs deliver:
Big Energy Savings: Lasting over 12 years, and saving you energy and money the whole time.
Environmental Benefits: Protecting the planet for the special moments of future generations.
Light Distribution: Lighting the small, intimate moments AND the big, busy ones with just the right brightness and color.
Highest Quality Performance: Perfect for maximizing the impact of all your special moments.
Make the most of all life’s moments
Join other Americans taking up our challenge this year to switch out 300 million inefficient bulbs to ENERGY STAR certified LED light bulbs. Together, we could save about $1.5 billion dollars in annual energy bills and prevent 17 billion pounds of annual greenhouse gas emissions – for a lifetime of special moments.
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Spread the word!
Download these cute messages to share with friends and family through social media. Encourage them to make the most of their moments, and their contribution to the environment, by lighting them with ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs. (Just click on your favorite image to enlarge and download.)
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