On November 16, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officially released the ENERGY STAR Downlights V1.0 specification to replace the embedded downlights and their modification kits in the V2.2 specification of the upcoming lights.

　　The main contents of the new specification are as follows:

　　1. Product range

This specification is limited to downlights and built-in downlight conversion kits directly connected to the grid with a total input power of less than 150W.

　　1.1 product category

Downlight with built-in or integrated LED modules, opening diameter ≤10 inches:

Fully or partially embedded in the ceiling;

Surface mounted to ceiling;

Install on the wall and illuminate downward;

Equipped with ropes, chains, pipes, etc. so that it can be fixed to the ceiling or wall

Embedded downlight modification kit with built-in or integrated LED module, opening diameter ≤10 inches;

Products with emergency functions and Wi-Fi functions can apply for Energy Star certification.

　　1.2 Excluded products

Embedded downlight without integrated light source

Built-in downlights with apertures greater than 10 inches and built-in downlight modification kits

Track mounted spotlights

Single and multi-head single-point installation spotlights

Embedded, semi-embedded, surface mounted or suspended 1 4, 2 2 or 2 4 panel lights

Luminaires for general office lighting, such as chandeliers and panel lights

Dressing table light

Ceiling fan light kit

Ceiling lights that do not meet the definition of downlight in Section 4

Semi-ceiling lights that do not meet the definition of downlight in Section 4

the chandelier

Wardrobe lights and cabinet lights

Embedded luminaires that do not meet the definition of downlight in Section 4

dimmable LED lighting

Products with power-consuming functions unrelated to lighting control in active mode or off state (e.g., luminaires with voice assistance, speakers, UV disinfection, or cameras)

line lights

Outdoor ceilings, chandeliers, pillar lights and wall lights

Outdoor safety lighting

Removable desk and floor work lights

table lamp

Ventilator with lighting

Torch and floor lamps

wall lamp

Cover lights and work lights

LED ceiling lamp modification kit

LED wall lamp modification kit

mining lamp

HID lamps or their SSL replacements

Socket adapter or converter light

LED lights used to replace linear fluorescent lights, compact pin-in fluorescent lights, or HID lights

　　2. Photometric performance requirements

　　3. Effective date

　　This specification will take effect on November 16, 2023

EPA-accredited laboratory

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