Downlights Version 1.0

The ENERGY STAR Downlights Specification Version 1.0 was finalized on November 16, 2023, and takes full effect on January 1, 2025. Current certifications will not be affected by these changes. Materials related to the development process are provided below. Partners and other interested parties with questions regarding these materials may contact Taylor Jantz-Sell (EPA) at jantz-sell.taylor@epa.gov or lighting@energystar.gov.

On March 13, 2023, EPA announced final ENERGY STAR lighting sunset plans, effective December 31, 2024. For more information, visit the lighting sunset page.

Downlights V1.0 Final Specification - Revised April 30, 2024

Downlights V1.0 Final Specification – Revised April 2024 (PDF, 888.9 KB)

Downlights V1.0 Final Specification Webinar - December 5, 2023

Downlights V1.0 Final Specification Webinar Slides (PDF, 2.1 MB)

Downlights V1.0 Final Specification - November 16, 2023

Downlights V1.0 Final Cover Letter (PDF, 157 KB)
Downlights V1.0 Final Specification (PDF, 857 KB)

Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft Final Comments

NEMA/ALA Comments (PDF, 103 KB)

ENERGY STAR Start Time Test Method - November 16, 2023

ENERGY STAR Start Time Test Method (PDF, 715 KB)

Downlights V1.0 Draft Final - October 19, 2023

ENERGY STAR Downlights V1.0 Draft Final Cover Letter (PDF, 283 KB)
Downlights V1.0 Draft Final Specification (PDF, 889 KB)
ENERGY STAR Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 2 Comment Summary and Response (PDF, 124 KB)
Downlights V1.0 Draft Final Specification Data & Analysis Package (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 1.9 MB)

Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 2 Comments

NEMA/ALA Comments (PDF, 580 KB)
UL Comments (PDF, 265 KB)

Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 2 Webinar – July 12, 2023

ENERGY STAR RDL V1 Draft 2 Webinar Slides (PDF, 1.5 MB)

Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 2 – June 29, 2023

ENERGY STAR Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 2 Cover Letter (PDF, 156 KB)

Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 2 Specification (PDF, 475 KB)

ENERGY STAR Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 1 Comment Summary and Response (PDF, 130 KB)

Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 1 Comments

Cordelia Lighting Comments (PDF, 223 KB)

Intertek Comments (PDF, 61 KB)

NEMA/ALA Comments (PDF, 401 KB)

TUV Rheinland Comments (PDF, 155 KB)

UL Comments (PDF, 451 KB)

Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 1 - March 23, 2023

Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 1 Cover Letter (PDF, 95 KB)
Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 1 Specification (PDF, 455 KB)
Recessed Downlights V1.0 Draft 1 Specification Data & Analysis Package (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 1.7 MB)

Luminaires Specification Version 2.2

On March 13, 2023, EPA announced final ENERGY STAR lighting sunset plans, effective December 31, 2024. For more information, visit the lighting sunset page.

The ENERGY STAR Luminaires Specification Version 2.2 was finalized on August 15, 2019. Current certifications will not be affected by these changes. Materials related to the revision process are provided below. Partners and other interested parties with questions regarding these materials may contact Taylor Jantz-Sell (EPA) at jantz-sell.taylor@epa.gov or lighting@energystar.gov.

Luminaires V2.2 Final Specification - August 15, 2019

Luminaires V2.2 Final Cover Letter (PDF, 83 KB)
Luminaires V2.2 Final Specification (PDF, 723 KB)
Luminaires V2.2 Draft Comment Summary and Response (PDF, 102 KB)

Luminaires V2.2 Draft Comments

BACL Comments (PDF, 814 KB)
Intertek Comments (PDF, 80 KB)
Signify Comments (PDF, 432 KB)

Luminaires V2.2 Draft - July 22, 2019

Luminairies V2.2 Draft Cover Letter (PDF, 207 KB)
Luminaires V2.2 Draft Specification (PDF, 1.2 MB)

Luminaires V2.1 Final Specification - March 15, 2018

Luminaires V2.1 Final Cover Letter (PDF, 109 KB)
Luminaires V2.1 Final Specification (PDF, 706 KB)

Luminaires V2.1 Draft Comments

Acuity Brands Comments (PDF, 28 KB)
Acuity Brands Additional Comments (PDF, 32 KB)
Anbotek Comments (PDF, 210 KB)
California Investor-Owned Utilities Comments (PDF, 152 KB)
LEDVANCE Comments (PDF, 89 KB)
Lutron Comments (PDF, 157 KB)
McHugh Energy Consultants Comments (PDF, 1.4 MB)
Philips Comments (PDF, 426 KB)

Luminaires V2.1 Draft – January 29, 2018

Luminaires V2.1 Draft Cover Letter (PDF, 96 KB)
Luminaires V2.1 Draft Specification (PDF, 841 KB)

ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Data – September 28, 2017

ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Cover Letter (PDF, 198 KB)
ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Data (PDF, 413 KB)

ENERGY STAR Start Time Test Method – September 25, 2017

ENERGY STAR Start Time Test Method (PDF, 208 KB)
ENERGY STAR Start Time Test Method Memo (PDF, 351 KB)

ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Data Final Draft – June 22, 2017

ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Data Final Draft Cover Letter (PDF, 188 KB)
ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Data Final Draft (PDF, 333 KB)

ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Data – October 21, 2016

ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Data Cover Letter (PDF, 42 KB)
ENERGY STAR Requirements for the Use of LM-80 Data (PDF, 360 KB)

ENERGY STAR Lighting Test Methods

ENERGY STAR Run-Up Time Test Method (PDF, 81 KB)
ENERGY STAR Start Time Test Method (PDF, 208 KB)

ENERGY STAR TM-28 Calculator - February 9, 2016

ENERGY STAR TM-28 Calculator (OFFICEDOCUMENT, 104 KB)

Final Specification Webinar - June 5, 2015

ENERGY STAR Luminaires V2.0 Final Specification Webinar (Audio) (MP3, 14MB)
ENERGY STAR Luminaires V2.0 Final Specification Webinar (PDF, 2.3 MB)

Luminaires V2.0 Final Specification - May 29, 2015

EPA will be hosting a webinar to discuss the final specification on Friday June 5th, 2015 at 2 PM. To register for the webinar, please click here(link is external) (link is external).

Luminaires V2.0 Final Cover Letter (PDF, 123 KB)
Luminaires V2.0 Final Specification (PDF, 753 KB)
Considerations for Luminaires V2.0 Recertification (PDF, 274 KB)

Luminaires V2.0 Draft Final - May 4, 2015

Luminaires V2.0 Draft Final Cover Letter (PDF, 94 KB)
Luminaires V2.0 Draft Final Specification (PDF, 862 KB)
Luminaires V2.0 One-Page Development Update (PDF, 257 KB)
Luminaires V2.0 Draft 2 Comment Summary and Response (PDF, 439 KB)

Luminaires V2.0 Draft 2 Comments

Acuity Brands Comments (PDF, 104 KB)
Bridgelux Comments (PDF, 38 KB)
Bright International Comments (PDF, 183 KB)
Cree Comments (PDF, 869 KB)
Eaton Comments (PDF, 96 KB)
GE Comments (PDF, 37 KB)
Good Earth Lighting Comments (PDF, 232 KB)
Intertek Comments (PDF, 67 KB)
Juno Lighting Comments (PDF, 154 KB)
Kichler Comments (PDF, 90 KB)
NEEP Comments (PDF, 46 KB)
Philips Comments (PDF, 308 KB)
Progress Lighting Comments (PDF, 166 KB)
Terralux Comments (PDF, 303 KB)
UL Comments (PDF, 117 KB)

Luminaires V2.0 Stakeholder Meeting - April 20, 2015

ENERGY STAR Luminaires V2.0 Stakeholder Meeting Slides (PDF, 564 KB)

Targeted Stakeholder Discussions: April 1, April 7, 2015

To facilitate an open discussion among stakeholders, EPA will host 2 separate calls on connected lighting and lighting product packaging. These topics generated stakeholder feedback during the specification development process for ENERGY STAR Luminaires and Lamps Versions 2.0 on that led the Agency to believe that further discussion on these topics among stakeholders would be beneficial.

Connected Functionality:

April 1st 2015 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern. If you are interested in participating, please sign up online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7163371396800183297(link is external) (link is external)

Product Labeling and Packaging:

April 7th 2015 from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern. If you are interested in participating, please sign up online at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6099420174177382657(link is external) (link is external)

If you have any questions about either call, please contact the ENERGY STAR Lighting Inbox at lighting@energystar.gov.