Residential LED Lighting for Consumers

Did You Know? There are an estimated 500 million recessed lights installed in U.S. homes and more than 20 million are sold each year! ENERGY STAR-qualified LED recessed down lights can decrease energy use by 75 percent or more. Overview ENERGY STAR-qualified LED lighting is a natural fit for cutting-edge renovation, new construction projects, or do-it-yourself upgrades. ENERGY STAR-qualified residential LED lighting uses at least 75% less energy, lasts 25 times longer than incandescent lighting and provides optimal light color. Related Information: Why choose ENERGY STAR-qualified LED lighting? Learn about LEDs Specifications Current Specification Effective Date: February 2009 LED lighting originally qualified for the ENERGY STAR label in September 2008. Learn How a Product Earns the Label. Buying Guidance ENERGY STAR-qualified LED lighting offers energy-saving options for both in and outside the home, such as recessed lighting and outdoor path lights. A fixture with LEDs is a seamless unit, built to last for many years. See if your local retailer sells ENERGY STAR qualified LED lighting. What do I need to know before I buy an LED lighting product? Look for the ENERGY STAR for good quality and a minimum three-year warranty.

• Make sure you have a compatible dimmer switch if you want to dim your lights. Fixture manufacturers can provide a list of approved dimmers switches.
• Make sure you like the color of the light; other options may be available.
• Check back every few months to see what new types of LED lighting products will be eligible for ENERGY STAR. Like the early days of computers, LED lighting technology is advancing at an incredible rate.

FAQs These are the top FAQs related to Residential LED Lighting and the ENERGY STAR program.

1. Should I throw away my "regular" (incandescent) light bulbs and replace them with CFLs?
2. Does ENERGY STAR qualify LED lighting?
3. How can I get free CFL bulbs to give away?
4. What’s the difference between an ENERGY STAR fixture and a standard fixture (same style/size) using ENERGY STAR CFLs?
5. What are LEDs? How do they work?
6. How much do ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs cost?
7. 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?
8. I want to replace my incandescent light bulbs. How do I select the best CFL?
9. Can Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) be used in recessed cans, outdoor lights, or track lighting?
10. Can I use a CFL that is not specifically designed to work in a dimmable light fixture, in a dimmable fixture as long as I don't use the dimmable feature?

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