ENERGY STAR Lighting Webinar Series

In recent years, EPA has worked with stakeholders to raise the bar for efficient lighting. Building on more than 20 years of partnership to foster the future success of the ENERGY STAR program for lighting, EPA is hosting a webinar series in 2016. These interactive webinars will serve to further the technical discussion, understanding, importance and relevance of key technical topics to the ENERGY STAR program and lighting specifications. Each session will feature presentations by multiple technical experts who will speak on the designated topic and provide a forum for open discussion among ENERGY STAR lighting stakeholders.

EPA encourages stakeholder participation in these webinars and invites you to register via the links below. Slides from each webinar will be posted below.

Lighting Technical Topic Webinars
Understanding and Addressing Flicker

February 25, 2016 from 1:00PM - 3:00PM Eastern Time
During this webinar, we will focus on the current state of flicker for SSL products; industry knowledge; metrics and research.

Download the full webinar here  (96.6 MB)

Our experts for this webinar included:

Evaluating Color Quality

March 31, 2016 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM Eastern Time
During this webinar, we will provide an overview of multiple metrics available for evaluating color quality and the latest research on color. 

Intro Slides (PDF, 591 KB) 

Download the full webinar here (110 MB)

Our experts for this webinar included:

Latest Trends in Connected Lighting

May 26, 2016 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM Eastern Time
During this webinar, we will discuss the current state of Connected lighting products in the market. We will explore the performance and presence of ENERGY STAR certified products, features, power use, consumer adoption, and interoperability. 

Our experts for this webinar included:

Follow-Up: Understanding and Addressing Flicker

June 30, 2016 from 1:00PM - 3:00PM Eastern Time

This follow up webinar will cover the practical applications of the research and recommendations from experts. Discussion will center on what considerations, if any, could be made for a wide range of stakeholders and programs participating in the advancement of energy efficient lighting.

Download the full webinar here (133 MB)

Our experts for this webinar included:

Follow-Up: Evaluating Color Quality

July 28, 2016 from 1:00PM - 3:00PM Eastern Time

This follow up webinar will cover the practical applications of the research and recommendations from experts. Discussion will center on what considerations, if any, could be made for a wide range of stakeholders and programs participating in the advancement of energy efficient lighting.

Download the full webinar here (111 MB)

Our experts for this webinar included:

The State of Dimmable LED Lamps

August 25, 2016 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM Eastern Time

During this webinar, we will provide an overview of compatibility standards (e.g. NEMA SSL 7A and SSL 7B) and the latest industry developments for dimming LEDs. We will also engage in a discussion regarding how current ENERGY STAR requirements address dimming.

Download the full webinar here (83 MB)

Our experts for this webinar included:

The Quest for a Short Term Reliability Test

September 29, 2016 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM Eastern Time
During this webinar, we will provide an overview of test methods, research, and standards under development. We will engage in a discussion the merits of component-level versus system reliability and how future ENERGY STAR specifications might address product reliability.

Download the full webinar here (69 MB)

Our experts for this webinar included:

Follow-Up: Latest Trends in Connected Lighting

December 29, 2016 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM Eastern Time

This follow up webinar will cover the rapidly changing market for connected lighting. During this webinar, we will discuss the market for residential connected lighting and any considerations for utility programs. We will explore the performance and presence of ENERGY STAR certified connected lighting products in the market. Please register here.

Our experts for this webinar will include:

  • Lara Bonn, Efficient Products Strategy & Planning Manager at Efficiency Vermont
  • Philip Smallwood, Director of LED & Lighting Research, Strategies Unlimited