Light Fixtures for Consumers

Did You Know? ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs and fixtures use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Overview By replacing the five most frequently used light fixtures in your home with ENERGY STAR qualified models, you can save $70 each year in energy costs. Light fixtures that have earned the ENERGY STAR combine quality and attractive design with the highest levels of energy efficiency available today. ENERGY STAR Qualified Fixtures:

• Use 1/4 the energy of traditional lighting.
• Save money on energy bills and bulb replacements, with bulbs that must last at least 10,000 hours (about seven years of regular use).
• Distribute light more efficiently and evenly than standard fixtures.
• Come in hundreds of decorative styles including portable fixtures - such as table, desk and floor lamps - and hard-wired options such as front porch, dining room, kitchen ceiling and under-cabinet, hallway ceiling and wall, bathroom vanity fixtures, and more
• Deliver convenient features such as dimming on some indoor models and automatic daylight shut-off and motion sensors on outdoor models.
• Can be found at most home centers, lighting showrooms, and specialty stores.
• Carry a two year warranty - double the industry standard.

Related Information: Examples of ENERGY STAR Qualified Fixtures
Specifications Current Specification Effective Date: August 2008 Light fixtures originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in 1997. ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures:

• Use 1/4 the energy of traditional lighting.
• Save money on energy bills and bulb replacements, with bulbs that must last at least 10,000 hours (about seven years of regular use).
• Distribute light more efficiently and evenly than standard fixtures.

Light Fixtures Key Product Criteria: ENERGY STAR Learn How a Product Earns the Label. FAQs These are the top FAQs related to Light Fixtures and the ENERGY STAR program.

1. Should I throw away my "regular" (incandescent) light bulbs and replace them with CFLs?
2. How can I get free CFL bulbs to give away?
3. What’s the difference between an ENERGY STAR fixture and a standard fixture (same style/size) using ENERGY STAR CFLs?
4. How much do ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs cost?
5. My light fixture is for a 75 watt bulb. Can I use a CFL equivalent to 100 watts, as long as it uses less than 75 watts of power?
6. How should I clean up a broken compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL)?
7. I want to replace my incandescent light bulbs. How do I select the best CFL?
8. Can I use a CFL with an electronic control such as an electronic timer, photo sensor, motion sensors, touch lamps, and remote light control?
9. Can I use my CFL in a totally enclosed fixture?
10. Can Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) be used in recessed cans, outdoor lights, or track lighting?

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