Traffic Signals

EPA suspended the ENERGY STAR Traffic Signal specification effective May 1, 2007. In EPACT 2005, Congress passed a new minimum federal efficiency standard for traffic signals at the same level as the ENERGY STAR specification (and referencing the ENERGY STAR specification). All traffic signals manufactured on or after January 1, 2006 must meet these new criteria.

• Key Product Criteria
• Full Eligibility Criteria (including Test Procedures) (PDF, 98KB)
• Federal Register Notice, October 18, 2005

Materials related to the ENERGY STAR suspension decision

Documents Related to the Traffic Signal Specification

• Final Memo to Stakeholders — December 22, 2006 (PDF, 30KB)
• Memo to Stakeholders — October 10, 2006 (PDF, 27KB)

Stakeholder Comments on Proposed Suspension of the Traffic Signal Specification

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Resource Center (PDF, 8KB)
• GELcore, LLC (PDF, 36KB)
• Nebraska Energy Office (PDF, 13KB)
• Swarco Traffic Management, Inc. (PDF, 10KB)