After a year’s research and discussion, the long-awaited energy star Lamp V2.0 finally released on 31 Dec. 2015, and the standards will replace the Lamps V1.1 in 1 Jan 2017. 

From the first draft release in Feb 2015 till the officially release date, EPA has released its drafts and proposals for four times during the period. For all the valuable suggestions and discussions from partners and related organizations, EPA is deeply thankful. 

The progress for the standards as below:

The main objectives as below:

1.To improving the efficacy level, expand the performance and scope of products and add the categories for efficacy and performance;

2.To adopt the DOE testing requirements;

3.To set up a higher demand for Luminaire 2.0 consistency;

4.And to establish a testing and code requirements for color modulation and products can be connected. 

EPA Lamp trend:

EPA will focus on power factor, light-dimmer, flicker, accelerated aging plan and products can be connected. 

Key Points of Lamp V2.0 Final

※ Removed the requirements for Rf and Rg in IESNA TM-30, replaced by reported spectral power distribution data≤5nm in a scope of 380-780 nm.

※ Set standards for omnidirectional light distribution, added “all measured luminous intensity values (candelas) shall vary by no more than 60% from the average of all measured values in the 0°to 130°zone. ” This is from “CEC Title 20 15-Day Notice”, shown as below:

※ The size requirements of S & T type omnidirectional light refers to ANSI C78.32: 1995(R2003).

※ Added G4 lamp cap for low voltage substitute halogen capsule type light bulb, show as below:



※ The lumen maintenance for solid state light bulb keeps the same with V1.1, it mainly mentioned the reported value and 3% tolerance. This has been omitted in draft 1, shown as below:

※ The new standards added some hyperlink, reference and formula, for example:

DOE standards:

http://www1.eere.energy.gov/guidance/default.aspx?pid=2&spid=1

Calculation tools for the distribution of omnidirectional light:

https://www.energystar.gov/sites/default/files/ENERGY%20STAR%20Luminous%20Intensity%20Calculator%2020151231%20Final.xlsx

※ Clarified the test guidance for the performance of color tunable lamp, and stipulated it should be tested under the maximum power consumption of white light. Power, lumen maintenance, color coordinates, and CRI test requirements are required to report the default status and the maximum consumption status of white light.

※ Clarified the standby power requirements in 11.7 applicable to in all wireless control products but not applicable to the products defined in 12.7 and product meet the requirements in 12.8-12.12.

※ Removed the requirements for 4 items testing together in dimming test.

※ Added 2200K and 2500K nominal color temperature, but it only targets at filament lamp with complete 6000 hours verification, initial test certification is not accepted.

NOTICE：

※ OEC manufacturers not selling products directly in America or Canada is unqualified to apply for being a partner of energy star. The energy star partner must be brand owners or permit holders.

※ On Friday, January 29, 2016 at 1:30 PM EST, EPA will have an online meeting to explain the major changes between the new and old standards. The link is:https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7772002766076276482 any brand owners or manufacturers interested are welcomed to join.

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