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 $80 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:
- Lamps V2.0 January 2017 (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.
Did you know that there are more than 4 billion sockets in homes across the country with old, inefficient bulbs wasting Americans billions of dollars and contributing to climate change? Encourage your friends and family to make the most of their moments, and their contribution to the environment, by lighting them with ENERGY STAR certified LED bulbs. Together, we could save about $1.5 billion dollars in annual energy bills, and prevent 17 billion pounds of annual carbon pollution.
Share Your Best Moments for “STAR” Recognition
The best moments deserve ENERGY STAR certified LED lighting. Share a photo of one of your special moments at home—whether big or small—on social media with the hashtag #LightTheMoment and your photo will be showcased as part of an EPA ENERGY STAR “Moments Gallery” at energystar.gov/lightthemoment. The best photos will be featured in a Light the Moment highlight reel in November.
Participation Guidelines:
- Share your photo on social media
- Use the hashtag #LightTheMoment
- Tag ENERGY STAR (Facebook: @ENERGY STAR, Twitter: @ENERGYSTAR)
- Add the caption: “I’m lighting my moments with @ENERGYSTAR certified LED lighting! #LightTheMoment”
- Share photo by October 31st to be included in EPA ENERGY STAR’s featured content.
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Now share your commitment with your friends!
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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.)
Start Saving With My ENERGY STAR
My ENERGY STAR makes it easy to browse energy saving tips, and to see how your actions can make a difference. Here are a few tips to get you started.
