European Commission initiates public consultation on LED lighting (MAGAZINE) 31 Jan 12
A Green Paper on LED- and OLED-based lighting published by the European Commission launches a period of public consultation on the future development of SSL in Europe, as TIM WHITAKER explains. |
DOE estimates energy-saving potential of LEDs in general lighting through 2030 27 Jan 12
The US DOE has published a report that estimates the broad deployment of LED lighting could reduce energy consumption by nearly half by 2030, assuming roadmap targets for performance and price can be met. |
Philips and DOE discuss the LED L-Prize lamp, due on sale in February 24 Jan 12
A joint webcast presented by the US DOE and Philips provided more details of the testing process that was applied to the Philips L-Prize-winning LED lamp, which the company will sell beginning in February for $50. |
No LED replacement found for ornamental post-top street lights in DOE pilot project 10 Jan 12
An evaluation has determined that none of four different LED replacement products for ornamental post-top street lights could match the performance of the existing 100W HPS fixture. |
Taiwan boosts LED street-lighting program, BLU market goes flat 20 Dec 11
Taiwan’s Premier Wu Den-yih has approved an LED street-lighting project valued at NT$2 billion, while PIDA has reported that the LED backlight module market in Taiwan is flat. |
Europe initiates public consultation on LED lighting
19 Dec 11
A Green Paper on LED- and OLED-based lighting published by the European Commission launches a period of public consultation on the future development of SSL in Europe. |
US Congress is poised to weaken light-bulb efficiency legislation 16 Dec 11
A year-end spending bill in the US Congress could impact the 2007 legislation that imposes strict energy-efficiency guidelines on light bulbs beginning in 2012. |
Energy Star meeting to discuss Lamps v1.0 specification 18 Nov 11
The EPA will host a meeting and webinar on November 30 to provide an overview of draft 1 of the Lamps v1.0 specification and gather partner input. |
IEA Annex releases draft SSL performance tiers 11 Nov 11
A solid-state lighting program run by the International Energy Agency (IEA) has released draft performance tiers for four different SSL product types. |
China unveils plans for incandescent lamp phase-out 05 Nov 11
China will stop imports and sales of incandescent lamps beginning with 100W lamps from October 2012. |
Cooper and Long Island Power promote residential LED lighting 02 Nov 11
The Long Island Power Authority and Cooper Lighting, in conjunction with nine electrical distributors, are promoting Energy Star-qualified SSL to residential customers. |
DOE municipal consortium publishes LED street-lighting guidelines 25 Oct 11
The US Department of Energy Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium has posted specification templates for LED street-lighting designed to help municipalities and utilities jumpstart their solid-state lighting programs. |
Energy Star releases Draft 1 of V1.0 product specification for lamps 25 Oct 11
The US EPA has released the first draft of the Energy Star Lamps V1.0 specification for partner review and comment before December 9. |
US DOE releases results from Round 13 of Caliper testing 18 Oct 11
The Round 13 summary report includes photometric performance results for LED and benchmark high-bay luminaires, LED wallpack luminaires and LED and benchmark 2x2-foot troffers. |
UK-based lighting industry associations vote to merge 07 Oct 11
Members of the UK’s Lighting Industry Federation and Lighting Association have agreed to merge the two organizations. |
EPA consolidates qualified luminaires in Energy Star qualified list 05 Oct 11
A new Energy Star Qualified Light Fixture list combines luminaires qualified to the Residential Light Fixtures specification, the SSL luminaires specification, and the Luminaires V1.1 specification. |
DOE SSL program offers up to $10m for manufacturing R&D projects 27 Sep 11
The US Department of Energy has announced up to $10 million in its third round of funding for manufacturing R&D projects that should help to drive down the cost and improve the fabrication of LED and OLED lighting products. |
DOE Gateway report indicates viewers prefer LED-illuminated artwork 22 Sep 11
The DOE’s second study on track lighting using LED PAR38 lamps as replacements for halogen bulbs showed that in addition to energy savings, viewers preferred LED-illuminated artwork. |
DOE workshop discusses LED success stories, labeling programs and quality issues (MAGAZINE) 12 Sep 11
Presenters at the DOE SSL Market Introduction Workshop looked at the SSL success stories, analyzed different cost-reduction strategies and ways of reporting luminaire reliability, and examined the implications of the FTC Lighting Facts label. LAURA PETERS reports from Seattle. |
Philips wins L Prize for 60W-replacement LED lamps (MAGAZINE) 12 Sep 11
LEDs Magazine recently sat down with the Jim Brodrick of the DOE to discuss the L Prize. |
DOE Gateway report shows superior quality of LED lamps when illuminating artwork 07 Sep 11
The latest Gateway demonstration involving 32 track lights that illuminate artwork found more suitable light quality with LED lamps over CFLs, but with a long payback period. |
Europe says goodbye to 60W incandescent lamps 01 Sep 11
The European phase-out of low-efficiency lamps, which began two years ago, now encompasses clear 60W incandescent lamps. |
DOE announces $12 million in 8th round funding of SSL R&D programs 12 Aug 11
With particular emphasis on meeting performance and cost targets of products for year 2020, two US DOE funding opportunities contain projects across the SSL spectrum – from LED substrate development to novel luminaire design to large-area OLEDs. |
Lunera offers leasing options, rebate locator for commercial builders 08 Aug 11
Designed to reduce the initial cost of LED lighting systems, Lunera introduced a leasing program that allow positive cash flow in the first year, and a rebate locator on its website tracks down local rebates. |
Opinion: the L Prize and the LED lamp market 06 Aug 11
The award of the L Prize to Philips for its 60W-replacement LED lamp leaves a few unaddressed issues, writes TIM WHITAKER. |
CELMA and ELC publish new documents on LEDs and lighting 05 Aug 11
Organizations representing the European lighting industry have published papers discussing LED-based lighting, and the EC is looking for a name for its upcoming Green Paper on SSL. |
Philips wins L Prize for 60W-replacement LED lamp
03 Aug 11
Philips Lighting North America has won the 60W-replacement LED lamp category of the US Department of Energy’s L Prize competition.
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Cree develops prototype LED lamp that delivers 152 lm/W 02 Aug 11
A proof-of-concept LED lamp produces 1330 lm while consuming 8.7W, and has a unique appearance. |
Report estimates energy-saving potential of LED lamps in Japan (MAGAZINE) 18 Jul 11
A recent report issued by Japan’s Institute of Energy Economics (IEEJ) highlighted the opportunities afforded by LED lighting. |
US House votes down incandescent bulb-ban bill 13 Jul 11
The US House of Representatives failed to pass the “Better Use of Light Bulbs Act,” which aimed to repeal the 2007 legislation that will mandate more-efficient replacements for 100W lamps, such as LED-based lamps, beginning next year. |
GE plans to submit 60W-equivalent LED lamp for DOE’s L Prize 01 Jul 11
GE Lighting and Cree have collaborated to develop a 60W-equivalent lamp with conventional looks that will be submitted to the DOE L Prize competition. |
DOE releases Caliper round 12 summary results
29 Jun 11
The latest round of Caliper testing focused on six product areas including SSL recessed downlights, SSL track lights and various LED replacement lamp types. |
EPA provides guidance for LM-80 reports in Energy Star submissions
24 Jun 11
A draft document provides guidance regarding lumen-maintenance test data of LED sub-components to support the Energy Star qualification of LED-based luminaires and lamps. |
LRC publishes ASSIST volumes on street-lighting evaluation and glare 20 Jun 11
New publications in the ASSIST Recommends Series describe a methodology for evaluation of street light performance, and a calculation-based approach to estimating discomfort glare in outdoor lighting. |
US DOE announces $14.8 million in new SSL R&D funding 08 Jun 11
The DOE continues to fund LED-based research in an initiative aimed at accelerating SSL adoption to both save energy and build an SSL technology and manufacturing base in the US. |
EPA postpones effective date for Energy Star Luminaires v1.0 20 May 11
By postponing the effective date for the Energy Star Luminaires Version 1.0 specification from October 1, 2011 to April 1, 2012, EPA believes that participants will have time to apply the appropriate technical requirements. |
LED T8 replacement lamp products featured in DOE Gateway report 19 May 11
A recent DOE Gateway report highlights T8 replacement lamp products, including lighting and economic performance as well as potential energy saving opportunities. |
DOE looks at replacement LED lamps with Caliper report, webcast
16 May 11
The US DOE has released a special Caliper report on testing of replacement LED lamps that are available through retail channels. In June DOE, will host a webcast on LED replacements for linear fluorescent lamps. |
DOE releases Gateway report on Walmart parking-lot lighting 13 May 11
LED luminaires were installed in a parking lot covering more than a half-million square feet in Leavenworth, Kansas , and showed good energy savings with a quite long payback period due to the low electricity rate. |
DOE municipal consortium posts draft street-lighting specification 12 Apr 11
The public has until May 2, 2011, to submit comments on the street-lighting specification draft posted by the DOE. |
Lighting Science Group enters L Prize with 60W-equivalent LED lamp 08 Mar 11
Lighting Science Group and Light Prescriptions Innovators have developed an LED lamp which they plan to submit to the DOE for L Prize evaluation. |
Luminaires specification finalized by Energy Star 16 Feb 11
The final specification of the Energy Star Luminaires specification, which becomes effective in October, has now been released. |
DOE honors 2010 R&D achievements at SSL workshop 14 Feb 11
Achievements by four research and development project teams were honored last week at the "Transformations in Lighting" Department of Energy SSL workshop. |
Europe seeks proposals for pilot projects on solid-state lighting 04 Feb 11
European Union funding of up to EUR 10 million will support 2 or 3 large-scale pilot projects to demonstrate the benefits of solid-state lighting. |
DOE report estimates energy savings for LED lighting 04 Feb 11
SSL in 12 key applications saved 3.9 TWh of electricity in 2010 and the DOE projects more than 290 TWh in savings were the studied applications converted completely to LED sources. |
DOE hosts webcast on Caliper Round 11 test results
24 Jan 11
Results will be presented for commercially-available products including arm-mounted and post-top roadway luminaires, linear replacement lamps, and high-bay luminaires. |
DOE temporarily suspends the PAR 38 L Prize competition 06 Jan 11
Effective immediately the DOE has closed the L Prize competition for PAR 38 SSL retrofit lamps, but plans to reopen the competition with modified requirements at Lightfair International in May 2011. |
EPA releases final draft of Energy Star Luminaires specification 20 Dec 10
The Luminaires specification now has an effective date of October 1, 2011. |
Hotel SSL retrofit delivers 1.1-year payback 14 Dec 10
A DOE Gateway demonstration project in a San Francisco hotel shows LED retrofit lamps deliver 70% energy savings and a quick 1.1-year payback period on the investment. |
Osram completes LM-80 tests on two LED models 02 Dec 10
Oslon SSL and Golden Dragon Plus LEDs from Osram have passed the rigorous 6,000-hour LM-80 test that is key to various luminaire certification standards and purchasing guidelines. |
Chicago Field Museum accent lighting featured in DOE Gateway report 24 Nov 10
A study of LED track lights used to replace halogen accent lighting has indicated significant energy savings and an overall payback period of around 3 years. |
WEBCAST: ENERGY STAR and UL - Maximize your LED revenue potential 23 Nov 10
In this webcast, UL lighting experts will discuss ENERGY STAR evaluation and verification program requirements, lab and test equipment needs for 2011 ENERGY STAR requirements and more. |
SIL Europe 2010: EU regulations on lamps and modules 19 Nov 10
Representing CELMA and ELC, Peter Besting of Panasonic Electric Works Vossloh Schwabe GmbH spoke at Strategies in Light Europe 2010 about modules and lamps in relation to EU regulations. |
SIL Europe 2010: Europe’s lighting industry 19 Nov 10
Jan Denneman, president of the European Lamp Companies Federation (ELC), was a Keynote Speaker at Strategies in Light Europe 2010, and described the efforts of the European lighting industry to promote quality LED lighting solutions. |
Light and human health: LED risks highlighted 15 Nov 10
Issues relating to the effects on health and well-being of artificial light are discussed in three recent publications; including one that says the blue-light component in white LEDs causes toxic stress to the retina. |
Non-directional luminaires require new testing procedures for LED light engines (MAGAZINE) 04 Nov 10
In his latest column on standards, Jianzhong Jiao explains why changes to the Energy Star program will require new standardized procedures to evaluate the performance of LED light engines. |
LED product safety standard requires ongoing updates (MAGAZINE) 03 Nov 10
The UL 8750 product-safety standard has established a set of requirements for LED-based lighting products and the components needed to operate them. However, maintaining the standard during this period of rapid technological advancement is a daunting task, says Tom Blewitt. |
LED market in Russia expands with investment and state support 26 Oct 10
The LED lighting industry in Russia is becoming more mature as the country seeks to develop a vertically-integrated manufacturing infrastructure. |
Lack of action on LM-79 allows companies to exploit loophole 26 Oct 10
Despite minor changes to labelling requirements for LED-based MR16 lamps, consumers will still be confused, write Tim Whitaker and Brian Owen. |
DOE unveils Caliper round 11 results, approved SSL testing labs 25 Oct 10
The US DOE has released summary results from Round 11 of its CALiPER testing program, and has also published a list of ten testing labs added to the NVLAP directory of accredited laboratories for SSL testing. |
EU project to accelerate uptake of quality, affordable solid-state lighting 15 Oct 10
The three-year Consumerizing Solid-State Lighting (CSSL) project covers the entire lighting-supply chain and plans to help keep Europe at the forefront of LED lamp development and market introduction. |
Global Lighting Forum launches LED Working Group 14 Oct 10
A global group of organizations representing over 5000 lighting manufacturers is aiming for a coordinated approach to promote LED lighting. |
Lighting Facts responds quickly to LED-based MR16 test issues 13 Oct 10
Going forward, Lighting Facts labels for MR16 and MR11 lamps will state whether they have been tested at either AC or DC. |
AC-DC rocks the boat for LM-79 and LED replacement lamps 08 Oct 10
The LM-79 testing protocol allows MR16 LED lamps to be tested with either an AC or DC supply, but there can be a large performance difference between the two. Tim Whitaker and Brian Owen report. |
The Climate Group requests proposals for outdoor LED lighting trial in London (UPDATE) 04 Oct 10
The Climate Group invites suppliers to submit a Notice of Intent to Submit Proposal by November 1, for a new LED lighting trial in London. |
EPA releases Energy Star Luminaires specification second draft 04 Oct 10
After numerous comments from industry stakeholders, EPA has unveiled the second draft of its Luminaires specification for LED-based solid-state lighting. |
DOE Municipal Consortium to incorporate Cree LED City program 30 Sep 10
The DOE’s Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium is taking over guidance responsibility for US members of Cree’s LED City program, as both groups seek to accelerate the adoption of SSL in outdoor-lighting applications. |
Lighting for Tomorrow recognizes 2010 competition winners 28 Sep 10
At the 2010 American Lighting Association conference in Las Vegas, NV, the Lighting for Tomorrow competition announced competition winners in SSL luminaire, LED replacement lamps, and lighting control categories. |
DOE awards seven SBIR/STTR grants for SSL technology
13 Sep 10
Companies will receive funding to support the development of drivers for photonic-lattice LEDs, PCBs with improved thermal management, and off-grid LED lighting for agriculture, as well as several OLED projects. |
Outdoor Lighting: Parking garages get LEDs, Pittsburgh accelerates project 13 Sep 10
LED-based SSL will deliver significant energy savings in new parking-garage installations, while more municipalities announce LED street-light projects, and companies take novel approaches to SSL-based outdoor light designs. |
FTC sues Lights of America over deceptive claims for LED lamps 09 Sep 10
Lights of America, Inc. has overstated the light output and life expectancy of its LED lamps on packages and in marketing materials, according to a complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission. |
GE launches web sites focused on lighting legislation 11 Aug 10
New sites educate consumers and businesses on the transition to energy-saving options such as SSL and the impact of legislation initiatives such as the incandescent phase out. |
LED lamps need to comply with the WEEE Regulations 27 Jul 10
LEDs are now in scope for WEEE Regulations, which are UK-specific requirements for electrical and electronic equipment to be recycled when it reaches end-of-life. |
DOE plans consumer-education initiative on energy-saving lighting 26 Jul 10
The DOE will work with leaders in the retail and manufacturing segments to educate consumers on green lighting options including LED-based SSL. |
LedEngin closes Series D funding round led by NGP 20 Jul 10
Fourth-round funding will allow LedEngin to broaden its product portfolio, and boost manufacturing capacity. |
UK Technology Strategy Board selects six companies for lighting research 13 Jul 10
Six British companies have each received GBP 40,000 to develop feasibility studies in a Technology Strategy Board research program focused on ultra-efficient LED-based solid-state lighting (SSL). |
mLED Ltd spins out of Strathclyde with microLED focus 12 Jul 10
Dense arrays of miniature LED light sources called microLEDs hold promise in micro-display applications ranging from general lighting to neuroscience, microscopy, and communications. |
EPA clarifies Energy Star SSL test procedure accreditation requirements 09 Jul 10
A letter from the EPA attempts to clarify points related to LM-80 testing of solid-state lighting products. |
Next Generation Luminaires SSL Design Competition 2010 entry deadline approaching 09 Jul 10
Intents to Submit for the 2010 Next Generation Luminaires SSL Design Competition are due on August 18, 2010. |
FTC lamp labels will emphasize lumens, not watts 25 Jun 10
A lamp-labeling scheme to be introduced next year by the US Federal Trade Commission will focus on lumen output to allow consumers to make valid comparisons with other lamps. |
University of Duisburg-Essen orders Aixtron reactor for nanowire research 24 Jun 10
NaSoL research project will use the MOCVD system to develop a new generation of nanowires for solar cells and LEDs |
ASSIST alliance develops new metric for color properties in retail lighting 17 Jun 10
RPI's Lighting Research Center publishes a new volume in the ASSIST Recommends Series that defines a two-metric approach for specifying light sources to illuminate, and provide good color rendering of retail goods. |
Letter to the Editor: Lighting Science press release 16 Jun 10
The DOE’s James Brodrick comments on a recent press release about an LED lamp claimed to be equivalent to a 60W incandescent. |
Energy Star Luminaires specification requires comments 15 Jun 10
Comments for the proposed Energy Star specifications for Luminaires are due later this month. |
GE retrofit LED lamp wins Energy Saving Trust approval 08 Jun 10
A 4-watt, GU10 lamp from GE has become the first LED retrofit to be accredited by the Recommended scheme run by the UK's Energy Saving Trust. |
Langenegg municipality goes green with help of Ledon Lighting 07 Jun 10
Ledon supplies Langenegg with retrofit LED lamps at cost to help the municipality provide its citizens with the e5 Energy Box |
DOE recommends new approach to LED luminaire lifetime ratings 07 Jun 10
Recognizing that catastrophic failure of electronics in an LED luminaire is a concern, the DOE recommends a new way to account for such failures in addition to the widely used L and B specifications. |
EPA will host Energy Star lighting Webinar on June 8 01 Jun 10
Web event presented by the US Environmental Protection Agency will examine the Energy Star Luminaires v1.0 specification. |
DOE announces funding opportunities, Caliper round 10 25 May 10
DOE is offering round 7 funding for solid-state lighting projects, and has released results for round 10 of its Caliper program. Plus news of upcoming events. |
Greenlite runs a red light at Lightfair 17 May 10
A fake Lighting Facts label on an LED lamp displayed at Lightfair was caught by the DOE. |
DOE releases more details on street lighting consortium plan 12 May 10
The DOE and PNNL held a webcast to discuss the initial steps and long-term goals for the newly formed DOE Municipal Solid-State Street Lighting Consortium. |
EPA releases draft Energy Star requirements for Luminaires 11 May 10
EPA has unveiled its long-awaited Luminaires specification, which will eventually replace the existing Residential Light Fixtures (V4.2) and Solid State Lighting Luminaires (V1.1) specifications. |
CELMA and ELC host LED Forum at Light+Building 27 Apr 10
A recent seminar highlighted the efforts of the European lighting industry to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions. |
LED lighting community benefits from ongoing standardization efforts (MAGAZINE) 24 Apr 10
Industry input is providing valuable feedback on the LED lighting standards that have already been put in place in the USA, while further standardization efforts are continuing, writes JIANZHONG JIAO. |
Demand-side economics speak in favor of LED lighting (MAGAZINE) 24 Apr 10
An evaluation of an LED retrofit project and various financing options indicates that many users should move forward and embrace the benefits of LED lighting, writes MATT MILLMAN. |
Seattle will lead US LED street light consortium for DOE 22 Apr 10
Seattle City Light will lead consortium that's chartered to share LED street light experiences through meetings, webcasts, and online discussion forums. |
Happy 25th Birthday, CFL! Will there be another 25? 21 Apr 10
The compact fluorescent lamp is 25 years old, as Osram Sylvania has announced, but what does the future hold, asks Brian Owen. |
Partners without Product soon to become Manufacturers without Logo 20 Apr 10
The Lighting Facts program is changing its requirements so that all manufacturing partners must have products that are registered for the program. |
NEMA publishes white-LED binning standard (SSL 3-2010) 15 Apr 10
The new NEMA standard SSL 3-2010 covers high-power white LED binning for general illumination. |
UL Environment to develop lighting sustainability standards 09 Apr 10
UL subsidiary intends to assist consumers, designers, architects, and building operators identify more sustainable options for interior and exterior lighting, LED modules, and related components. |
DOE publishes updated R&D plan for solid-state lighting 05 Apr 10
The updated R&D plan for LEDs and OLEDs indicates that warm and cool LED package efficacies are expected to approach 200 lm/W. |
Energy Star update: specs for Lamps and Luminaires 31 Mar 10
After changing the requirement for LED lamps to 120Hz, EPA is poised to introduce its new proposed Luminaires specification covering all types of fixtures. |
Energy Star webinar will discuss lighting program changes 19 Mar 10
The next stage of the Energy Star program reorganization will take place soon with a series of webinars, including one specifically on lighting on April 6. |
Standards group publishes report on flicker and LED lighting
10 Mar 10
An IEEE standards working group has produced a report looking at the health effects of flicker in LED lighting. |
NEMA white paper discusses dimming of LED lamps 26 Feb 10
The LSD 49-2010 white paper discusses best practices for dimming of solid-state lighting for incandescent replacement. |
DOE announces webcast, manufacturing R&D workshop 25 Feb 10
An upcoming DOE Webcast will focus on LEDs for interior office applications, while the next manufacturing R&D wokshop is planned for April. |
US DOE releases new report analyzing LED-based SSL savings potential 17 Feb 10
Over two decades, LED-based SSL deployment could generate $120 billion in energy savings assuming products achieve forecasted performance objectives. |
DOE announces SSL design competition winners at Strategies in Light 11 Feb 10
A 12-person judging panel including lighting designers and technical specialists selected 47 winners including 4 Best In Class products in the 2009 Next Generation Luminaires design competition. |
Nexxus Lighting infringes DOE policy on Caliper results 10 Feb 10
Nexxus Lighting has published information on the Caliper testing results of its LED lighting products, in direct contravention of the program's No Commercial Use policy. |
Zhaga consortium aims to standardize LED light-engine interfaces 03 Feb 10
A consortium of international lighting companies aims to drive standardization that will enable interchangeability between products made by diverse manufacturers. |
Focus on OLEDs (MAGAZINE) 02 Feb 10
Examine OLED lighting, funding, R&D, materials, and fabrication news. |
UK funds R&D on high-efficiency lamps for domestic use 29 Jan 10
The UK government hopes to encourage innovation and research with a program to fund small-scale projects relating to energy-efficient lighting. |
Acuity Brands receives tax credit for LED luminaire and controls production 25 Jan 10
DOE awards credit as part of the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit Program. |
Energy Star proposes to revert to 120 Hz for LED lamps 22 Jan 10
A change to the requirements for replacement LED lamps is proposed in response to industry feedback. |
DOE funds 17 solid-state-lighting projects to the tune of $37.8 million 18 Jan 10
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act program targets core technology, product development, and manufacturing |
Energy Star challenged over 150 Hz requirement for LED lamps 12 Jan 10
The Energy Star criteria for Integrated LED Replacement Lamps includes a requirement for 150 Hz operation, which is now being challenged. |
Climate Group launches international LightSavers program 16 Dec 09
Demonstration projects in several cities around the world will evaluate LED lighting while promoting market uptake and encouraging LED-friendly policies and financing. |
Energy Star proposes changes to lighting program 04 Dec 09
Following the agreement between EPA and DOE that puts EPA in charge of the Energy Star program, a proposal has been published covering the integration of the existing lighting performance specifications. |
Energy Star criteria published for replacement LED lamps 03 Dec 09
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the publication of the final Energy Star criteria for Integrated LED Replacement Lamps. |
CEE unveils SSL Position Paper for manufacturers 02 Dec 09
Representing energy-efficiency program administrators in the US and Canada, the CEE has identified the information and test data needed to evaluate LED-based products. |
FTC proposes new output-based labels for light bulbs 25 Nov 09
The US Federal Trade Commission is calling for public comments on a proposal to introduce a new labeling system for light bulbs, including LED lamps. |
Portland LED street lighting described in Gateway report 18 Nov 09
Results for an installation of 8 LED luminaires included an estimated payback of approximately 7.6 years for new installations, and 20 years for replacement scenarios. |
DOE reports on LED freezer lights, Caliper round 9 12 Nov 09
The DOE has issued a Gateway report on LED freezer-case lighting in Eugene, Oregon, as well as the summary report of round 9 of CALiPER testing. |
Obducat takes part in EU project SMASH 05 Nov 09
With a budget of EUR 11.5 million, the SMASH project will investigate growth of LED structures on nano-structured templates and the development of LEDs based on nano-rod emitters. |
EPA provides update on Energy Star lighting program 03 Nov 09
EPA says that it intends to retain key elements of the DOE-developed Energy Star specifications for Solid State Lighting and Integral LED Lamps, including testing according to the IES LM-79 standard, as appropriate. |
Michigan Solid-State Lighting Association formed 15 Oct 09
A new Association of corporations, universities and state agencies are seeking to make the US state of Michigan a global leader in solid-state lighting manufacturing and R&D. |
Osram Sylvania LED lamp appears with rogue Lighting Facts label 13 Oct 09
Another LED lamp maker appears to have circumvented the correct procedure for obtaining a Lighting Facts label from the DOE. |
Fitted Target Efficacy metric promotes discussion 12 Oct 09
The FTE metric for outdoor luminaires was a major topic for discussion during a Webcast by the DOE’s Energy Star program, which is itself a target for the EPA, writes Brian Owen. |
EPA and DOE sign partnership covering Energy Star and SSL 01 Oct 09
A joint statement positions EPA as the lead agency for Energy Star, and calls for an integrated approach to the Energy Star residential lighting program. |
Philips first to submit L Prize entry 24 Sep 09
Philips has developed an LED replacement for the common household bulb that has been submitted to the L Prize competition. |
Philips makes its own Lighting Facts labels 22 Sep 09
Philips LED lamps went on sale in The Home Depot carrying a Lighting Facts label to verify the product performance – despite the fact that Philips was not a partner in the Lighting Facts program. |
Lighting Africa announces Outstanding Products Awards 2010 14 Sep 09
Lighting Africa is seeking to recognize and honor manufacturers and distributors of low cost off-grid lighting products through the launch of its “Outstanding Product Awards 2010”. |
LSD 51-2009 defines functional and decorative applications of LEDs 07 Sep 09
A white paper from NEMA and ALA clarifies the differences between functional and decorative LED-based luminaires, and discusses how to specific and evaluate these products. |
Entries due for Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) competition 31 Aug 09
The competition's organizers are looking for LED luminaires that answer the market’s critical concerns about product performance and quality. |
I-35W bridge LED lighting described in DOE Gateway report 28 Aug 09
The latest report from the DOE’s Gateway program looks at the first installation of LED lighting on a major interstate thoroughfare in the US. |
DOE funds more core technology research for SSL 27 Aug 09
DOE has announced four projects that will constitute round 6 of its SSL Core Technology Research program. |
Luxeon Rebel becomes first UL-recognized DC power LED 26 Aug 09
Lumileds says that recognition of its LEDs by UL will simplify certification and reduce time to market for new solid-state lighting products. |
MAGAZINE: LED replacement lamp market to see high growth rate, says Strategies Unlimited 03 Aug 09
Legislation banning inefficient lamps, coupled with customer awareness of the cost-of-ownership analysis, will create a strong demand for LED replacement lamps. |
Welland: Many knock but only one will enter 31 Jul 09
The call for proposals to install LED street lighting in Welland received a healthy response, writes Brian Owen. |
DOE unveils consortium for municipal LED-based street lighting 30 Jul 09
A new consortium will share information and help municipalities avoid mistakes when installing LED street lighting fixtures. |
Wal-Mart re-opens store featuring LED parking lot lighting 17 Jul 09
A member of the Retail Energy Alliance, Wal-Mart is evaluating LED lighting based on specifications developed by the DOE. Also, DOE has released round 8 results for its CALiPER program. |
Gaining a better understanding of photometric reports 15 Jul 09
An understanding of what was needed has resulted in a new DOE Fact Sheet on Understanding Photometric Reports for SSL Products, reports Brian Owen. |
DOE releases second draft of Energy Star criteria for SSL outdoor luminaires 02 Jul 09
DOE has also developed a new metric called fitted target efficacy for evaluating outdoor roadway luminaire light. |
DOE announces new funding opportunities for solid-state lighting 01 Jul 09
The new ARRA funds will support projects for Core Technology Research (round 6), Product Development (round 6) and Manufacturing Support (round 1). |
Lighting to the fore in Obama's energy-efficiency efforts 30 Jun 09
A further $50 million investment in solid-state lighting programs was announced, along with a new set of rules covering the efficiency of fluorescent and incandescent lamps. |
Report assesses life-cycle sustainability of ultra-efficient lighting 30 Jun 09
A report from the UK government shows that LED lighting, and dedicated LED luminaires in particular, will have the lowest life-cycle impact of all ultra-efficient lighting technologies. |
DOE lists funding sources, revises L Prize requirements 29 Jun 09
A list of sources of funding has been compiled by the DOE, and three significant revisions have been made to the requirements for the L Prize competition. |
DOE seeks to stop misuse of Energy Star labels 22 Jun 09
Several instances have been reported of companies misusing Energy Star logos to imply that SSL products are Energy Star certified. |
Dimmable GU10 LED lamp seeks approval
08 Jun 09
The UK Energy Saving Trust has received a submission from Elight for its dimmable GU10 lamp. |
Energy Star shines in Canada 03 Jun 09
Attendees at the Energy Star Participants Meeting and National Lighting Summit in Canada shared valuable thoughts on the US programs and SSL lighting development. |
Updates from the DOE and Energy Star 20 May 09
The DOE has published updated Energy Star criteria for Intergral LED Lamps. It has also published reports from two recent Workshops and announced another Manufacturing Workshop in late June. |
Radionic receives Lighting Facts label for under-cabinet lighting 15 May 09
The first under-cabinet fixture joins around 20 other products that have been recognized under the Quality Advocates program. |
French CITADEL project looks at LED lighting in buildings 27 Apr 09
The research will help French laboratories to qualify commercially available LED lighting products, writes Christophe Martinsons. |
Taiwan and China to cooperate on LED product standardization 27 Apr 09
Plans for China and Taiwan to work together should help to strengthen the LED and lighting industries in both regions. |
CALiPER Round 7 results reveal SSL progress 17 Apr 09
For commercially-available LED luminaires, seven is a lucky number for some but not for others, reports Brian Owen. |
ilumisys partners with NCMS on program for LED sustainable design 16 Apr 09
The program is sponsored by a $590K DOE grant and will develop eco-friendly LED products and recycling procedures.
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L Prize Competition adds further partners 14 Apr 09
Eight further organizations and utilities have been added, and will provide winning LED L Prize products with access to 70% of US electric customers. |
Osram Sylvania opens SSL research center, receives $2M DOE award 09 Apr 09
The award will allow the company to fund an LED replacement for a halogen MR-16 spotlight and research on phosphors for white LEDs. |
DOE releases updated multi-year plan for SSL R&D 09 Apr 09
The updated plan describes how the Department of Energy will spend the US government’s money to develop solid state lighting. |
Cree LED downlights earn Energy Star qualifications 06 Apr 09
Several members of Cree’s family of LED downlights have earned Energy Star qualification in the commercial and residential categories. |
Congress tells EPA to drop its SSL Energy Star criteria 02 Apr 09
A letter to the EPA from several members of Congress clearly states that DOE should administer the Energy Star program for SSL, and that EPA should defer to the DOE. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Energy Star Lighting Partner Meeting remembers the Alamo 28 Mar 09
Last week’s meeting in San Antonio, Texas involved some lively debate with the Energy Star Wars situation remaining unresolved, reports BRIAN OWEN. |
DOE selects 14 solid-state lighting projects for funding 27 Mar 09
The selections, with a value of $26M, are the 5th round in a series examining high-priority R&D to advance SSL for general illumination. |
Gateway report and Round 7 CALiPER results released by DOE 24 Mar 09
A report on LED parking-lot lighting has been released along with detailed Round 7 CALiPER test results. The DOE is also looking at stress testing of LED-based integral lamps. |
DOE honors Philips Color Kinetics for R&D of LED replacement bulb
23 Mar 09
The award recognizes an LED PAR 38 replacement lamp for use in commercial interiors and to be launched in late 2009.
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EPA and DOE oppose Senate plan for Energy Star program 20 Mar 09
An article in the New York Times reports that DOE and EPA believe they can resolve problems within the Energy Star program, without the need for legislation. |
DOE and EPA will settle differences by end of April 18 Mar 09
The political fight between two US government agencies over who should control Energy Star for solid-state lighting is to be resolved soon. |
EPA requests comments on latest Energy Star revision 06 Mar 09
The Residential Light Fixtures specification version 4.3 include a minimum light output level for qualifying LED light engines, as well as an upper limit for CCT. |
DOE issues research call to federal laboratories for SSL core technologies 02 Mar 09
Approximately $2M/year is expected to be available to labs for new awards under this call, funded over multiple government fiscal years. |
DOE releases summary results from Round 7 of Caliper testing 23 Feb 09
The report describes a steady increase in efficacy and color quality for SSL outdoor lighting, downlights and replacement lamps, but half the products are still hyped or under-reported in literature. |
Winners announced in LED Next Generation Luminaires design competition 19 Feb 09
Awards to recognize excellence in the design of energy-efficient LED luminaires for general illumination were presented at Strategies in Light. |
French R&D program to test LED lighting for indoor illumination 18 Feb 09
The CITADEL program will develop measurement protocols and benchmarking analyses of LEDs, and methods to assess the aging and life expectancy of LED lighting products.
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Funding and Programs: European regulations outlaw inefficient incandescent lamps 18 Feb 09
European Union member states have endorsed the European Commission’s proposals for a regulation leading to the progressive phase-out of incandescent lamps. |
Cooper Lighting’s LED downlight earns Energy Star Listing 04 Feb 09
Cooper claims that its product is the first LED downlight to meet stringent Energy Star requirements developed by the U.S. DOE. |
DOE reports on San Francisco street lighting demo 02 Feb 09
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has published the report from a demonstration of LED street lighting in San Francisco, California. |
DOE releases Energy Star draft criteria on integral LED lamps 20 Jan 09
The DOE is soliciting comments on its proposed criteria by February 27, 2009.
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DOE publishes Caliper report on LED linear replacement lamps 19 Jan 09
Results: LED technology is not yet ready to displace linear fluorescent lamps as replacement light sources in recessed troffers for general interior lighting.
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Northwest UK focus on ultra-efficient lighting in the public sector 16 Jan 09
A meeting in December informed UK companies of ways to participate in public-sector interest in LED-based lighting. |
DOE announces revisions in Energy Star requirements for SSL 23 Dec 08
Version 1.1 provides performance criteria for LED luminaires in several new applications, while some of the criteria for Category A apps listed in Version 1 have been postponed for more comment. |
UK project to develop sound LED lighting practices in construction industry 18 Dec 08
High Technology Lighting and the U. of Salford will collaborate on the 12-month, government-sponsored project. |
DOE releases Phase III of Oakland Demonstration Report on LED street lights 17 Dec 08
Energy savings increased by 25% relative to Phase II (LED luminaire wattage dropped from 78 W to 58 W) and by 52% relative to the baseline system (from 121 W to 58 W). |
DOE's L Prize Competition adds nine utility and efficiency program partners 16 Dec 08
More programs and incentives will reward winning LED products with ready-made markets.
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DOE launches new consumer and manufacturer web pages for EnergyStar SSL 05 Dec 08
This week, the DOE has unveiled informational consumer web pages on Energy Star's SSL program and is allowing manufacturers to submit products for qualification online.
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DOE releases Gateway demo report on residential LED lighting 07 Nov 08
Testing results of LED downlights and undercabinet lighting include energy savings, improved illuminance uniformity and positive builder feedback.
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Residential lighting market needs its own Energy Star criteria 05 Nov 08
Alex Baker, EPA’s Lighting Program Manager for Energy Star, discusses some of the issues surrounding the addition of LEDs to the EPA’s Residential Lighting Fixture program. |
LED replacement lamps to be incorporated into Energy Star 27 Oct 08
The DOE plans to release draft criteria for replacement lamps in December, so these products can also earn the Energy Star. |
LM-80 webinar to take place October 30
23 Oct 08
To answer lingering questions about this latest test procedure and its relationship to Energy Star, DOE will be hosting a webinar on October 30 at 2 pm EST.
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DOE report estimates LED savings in niche markets 08 Oct 08
A new report says that a complete switch to LED lighting in twelve niche markets could save consumers $20 billion in electricity costs. Plus, DOE has released the latest SBIR funding call. |
DOE releases results from Round 6 of SSL product testing
02 Oct 08
The latest round of results from the DOE's Commercially Available LED Product Evaluation and Reporting (CALiPER) program are now available online. |
Energy Star Solid-State Lighting program is now effective 30 Sep 08
Developed by the US Department of Energy with input from various industry stakeholders, the Energy Star Solid-State Lighting program came into effect on September 30. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Jane DOE goes shopping - Experiences from the CALiPER program 19 Sep 08
Mystery buyers that make anonymous purchases of LED products for the CALiPER program have learned some important lessons about the buying experience. |
2008 Lighting for Tomorrow LED winners announced 16 Sep 08
Thirty-two companies submitted LED entries, four of which were recognized in the Near-term Applications category and three in other application categories. |
Hospital lighting project draws LEDs into public sector 12 Sep 08
A hospital trust in the UK is to participate in a government initiative to hasten the market entry of innovative and sustainable technologies, including LED lighting. |
UK government invests in lighting technology 10 Sep 08
The UK government has provided over half the funding needed to initiate new research into more energy efficient lighting, lasers and displays. |
DOE proposes new SSL categories for Energy Star 21 Aug 08
DOE is proposing to add new categories of products to the Energy Star SSL program, and is requesting comments from stakeholders. Replacement LED lamps are not included…yet. |
Grand Rapids LED streetlights need more spread on sidewalks, but new models on way 12 Aug 08
The Grand Rapids, MI, mayor has commented that some of the new LED streetlights outside his home do not spread illumination far enough back behind the pole to light the sidewalk. |
DOE quality program and lifecycle study will boost SSL acceptance 25 Jul 08
Two new efforts, a voluntary product labeling program and a lifecycle study for solid-state lighting, will help to accelerate the introduction and acceptance of LED-based lighting. |
DOE and lighting designers discuss pros and cons of LEDs
26 Jun 08
The US Department of Energy believes lighting designers have an important role to play in overcoming the challenges that will lead to successful commercialization of solid-state lighting in the years to come, reports Julie MacShane.
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SSL design competition now accepting submissions 26 Jun 08
The Next Generation Luminaires design competition, with an 'intent-to-submit' deadline of July 31, is focused on energy-efficient white light, general illumination luminaires for the commercial sector. |
Prize-winning LED lamps demand high-efficiency LED drivers 25 Jun 08
The race to build replacement LED lamps for the Bright Tomorrow Lighting Prize will require the development of advanced LED drivers, according to Doug Bailey.
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Toronto invites expressions of interest in Lightsavers project 19 Jun 08
Following its successful LEDiscovery event, Toronto is calling for LED lighting companies to participate in a new pilot project. |
Efficiency Vermont decides not to use EPA Energy Star spec 18 Jun 08
An energy efficiency organization has said that it will not use the proposed Energy Star criteria from EPA relating to LED lighting. |
DOE to host webcast on Energy Star, releases more CALiPER data 18 Jun 08
The DOE is to host a (very timely) webcast on Energy Star for Soilid State Lighting, and has also released round 5 results from its CALiPER testing program. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Energy Star Wars and the battle to label LED fixtures 10 Jun 08
A new set of requirements from EPA that will enable certain LED-based lighting fixtures to qualify for Energy Star labelling has created confusion and discontent, writes Brian Owen. |
UK Government focuses on energy-efficient lighting 09 Jun 08
The UK government is supporting public procurement of ultra-efficient lighting to help meet its sustainability objectives. |
EPA clouds the air with LED Energy Star criteria 06 Jun 08
Contradicting the excellent work by the DOE in developing Energy Star criteria for SSL products, the EPA has issued a competing document. |
DOE launches L Prize to speed development of LED replacement lamps 04 Jun 08
The competition will award significant cash prizes, plus opportunities for federal purchasing agreements, utility programs, and other incentives for winning products. |
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Energy Star for SSL gets energetic start 23 May 08
Twinkle, twinkle little Star: in this case, the Energy Star program for solid-state lighting, which goes live in September. Brian Owen provides details. |
Lighting Africa helps developers of off-grid lighting systems 14 May 08
The International Finance Corporation aims to help suppliers establish a supply chain infrastructure in Africa for low-cost LED lighting, writes Tim Whitaker. |
DOE offers funds for SSL Product Development (Round 5) 13 May 08
The DOE is soliciting applications from industrial organizations for high-priority product development activities that will advance the state-of-the-art of SSL for general lighting applications.
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DOE offers up to $7.5 million in round 5 of SSL projects
06 May 08
The US Department of Energy will select 5-10 research organizations for core technology research projects involving LED and OLED lighting.
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NYSERDA offers $1 million in development funding for SSL products, systems
02 Apr 08
Multiple awards of up to $200,000 per project are available from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
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LED walkway lighting evaluated in DOE report 02 Apr 08
A report released by the DOE under its Gateway Demonstration Program evaluates a small installation at an FAA site in New Jersey. |
Prize fund provides $20 m incentive to develop efficient LED lamps
26 Feb 08
The new energy bill contains details of the Bright Tomorrow Lighting prizes totaling $20 million, to encourage US companies to develop efficient LED lamps to replace 60 W incandescents and PAR-38 halogens. |
CALiPER Round 4 of SSL product testing shows mixed results 21 Feb 08
Further testing of SSL products by the DOE's SSL program shows a wide performance range and a continuing disparity between manufacturers' claims and actual test results. |
DOE round 4 funding provides $20 million for SSL projects 18 Feb 08
The US DOE has announced 13 funding awards for solid-state lighting projects in Core Technology Research and Product Development. |
Austin turns to LEDs, joins LED City program 31 Jan 08
Austin, Texas is latest to join joins growing network of LED Cities to promote and deploy energy-efficient lighting technology. |
DOE releases Oakland LED streetlight demo report (update) 31 Jan 08
A test installation of LED streetlighting in Oakland suggests payback periods might be longer than expected. |
US energy legislation mandates $20 million prize fund 30 Jan 08
The latest US energy legislation encourages the use of energy-efficient lighting…and backs its words with big rewards for the development of solid-state lighting with exceptional performance. Brian Owen reports. |
2008 Lighting for Tomorrow competition announced 24 Jan 08
The use of high-efficiency LED devices for illumination applications is encouraged by the solid-state lighting section of the 2008 Lighting for Tomorrow competition. |
Martin receives grant to develop intelligent LED technology 21 Jan 08
The Danish government will contribute half the funds for a $6 million program to develop advanced LED lighting. |
UK invests GBP10 million in advanced lighting 07 Jan 08
LED lighting is likely to benefit from a £10m investment in research into technologies to improve the energy efficiency of light sources. |
NIST funds LED projects under Advanced Technology Program 02 Oct 07
Several LED-related projects have been awarded funding by the National Institute of Standards and Technology under its Advanced Technology Program. |
US bill declares "lights out" on inefficient lighting 18 Sep 07
The Energy Efficient Lighting for a Brighter Tomorrow Act calls for a phase-out of inefficient incandescent lamps beginning in 2012. |
DOE issues final Energy Star criteria for SSL products 14 Sep 07
As part of the US strategy to accelerate market introduction of LED-based products, these will now be able to obtain Energy Star certification from September 2008. |
DOE awards research funds for OLED projects 10 Sep 07
The DOE has awarded Small Business Innovation Research phase II grants to Physical Optics Corporation and Universal Display. |
DOE unveils results of Round 2 of testing program 23 Aug 07
Independent testing of SSL luminaires shows several products that are underperforming or presenting misleading results in manufacturers' literature. |
UK-based NoveLELS project earns government backing 27 Jul 07
Enfis is leading a consortium of companies with funding from the UK government to develop efficient LED-based sources and establish a UK capability for LED chip and array production. |
DOE webcast describes 5-year SSL commercialization support plan 25 Jun 07
As part of its solid-state lighting Commercialization Support plan, DOE will host a webcast on July 2. |
UKDL compiles guide to UK lighting activities 14 Jun 07
The UK Display and Lighting KTN is compiling a guide to the UK's activities and capabilities in the field of lighting, to help attract overseas investment. |
Taiwan LED alliance addresses quality standards 12 Jun 07
Taiwan companies involved with LED lighting hope to improve the competitiveness of the industry with a new government-backed group. |
Department of Energy funds essential R&D for LEDs and OLEDs 12 Jun 07
The US Department of Energy has provided strong support for solid-state lighting over the last several years through funding of numerous research and development programs, writes Siân Harris. |
DOE calls for more SSL projects, plans workshop 08 Jun 07
The DOE has released a funding opportunity for product development projects for LED and OLED lighting, and is planning a second Voices for SSL Efficiency workshop in Boston. |
UK group plans to develop LEDs on 6-inch silicon wafers 08 Jun 07
A UK collaboration is participating in a £3 million program with government funding to develop a low-cost route to LEDs. |
European Commission gathers knowledge on LED status 30 May 07
A workshop entitled "Status, Prospects and Strategies for LEDs in General Lighting" was held in Ispra, Italy on May 3-4, 2007. One of the organizers, Paolo Bertoldi of the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), describes the main findings. |
UK government funds development of OLED lighting 24 May 07
A grant awarded by the DTI Technology Programme will support the development of large-area white light-emitting polymers. |
DOE funds further SSL projects worth $13.3 million 16 May 07
The DOE's Solid State Lighting program has announced its latest selection of projects to receive funding for SSL Core Technology and Product Development. |
OIDA outlines SSL roadmap 16 May 07
Discussing the OIDA's roadmap for solid-state lighting, Michael Lebby highlights the technical and industry advances needed to bring SSL technology to general purpose illumination |
LED lighting to feature at 2010 World Expo in Shanghai 20 Mar 07
LED-based lighting is getting strong official backing from the Chinese government, based on its energy-saving potential. |
DOE invites participation in SSL demonstrations 20 Mar 07
The US Department of Energy is inviting manufacturers to participate in an upcoming demonstration of solid-state lighting technology for general illumination applications. |
LED luminaires fall short in initial round of testing 28 Feb 07
LED luminaires have faired poorly in a pilot round of testing conducted within the U.S. DOE's Solid State Lighting (SSL) program. |
