ENERGY STAR Criteria for CFLs Partner

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ENERGY STAR Criteria for CFLs Partner
Stakeholder Meeting

• U.S. Department of EnergyApril 29, 2003
  Washington, D.C.
• Richard Karney, U.S. Department of EnergyRon
  Lewis, U.S. Department of Energy

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Mission of the ENERGY STAR CFL Criteria

• To provide specific parameters and direction to
  produce high quality, highly efficient CFLs for
  residential applications that are steps above the
  norm.

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Why Revise the ENERGY STAR Criteria for CFLs Now?

• Reason 1
• With the CFL qualified product list growing by
  leaps and bounds, the time is right to raise the
  bar

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Growth of ENERGY STAR Qualified CFLs
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Why Revise the ENERGY STAR Criteria for CFLs Now?

• Reason 2
• ENERGY STAR wants to continue to drive the market
  to offer the highest quality products keep the
  integrity of the what the label stands for
• Reason 3
• Through the required qualification testing and
  3rd party testing by PEARL, we are still finding
  issues with some CFLs meeting lumen maintenance
  and interim life time tests at 40 of life and
  rated lifetime.

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ENERGY STAR CFL Program and PEARL Testing

• PEARL testing provides clear picture to verify
  qualified CFLs in the marketplace are continuing
  to meet the ENERGY STAR Criteria requirements.
• Cycle 1 ENERGY STAR used the PEARL data as a
  litmus test follow-up with partners that had
  poor results and encouraged product improvements
  to rectify problems.
• Cycle 2 Products tested against the original and
  current ENERGY STAR Specifications (included
  1,000-hour lumen maintenance rapid cycle stress
  test).
• ENERGY STAR sent a letter to all partners to
  provide clear message program would act on poor
  PEARL results
• Sent letters to specific partners that had poor
  test results and strongly encouraged them to
  voluntarily de-list their product 3 were
  unqualified and other partners submitted
  verification that the products issues were
  rectified.

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ENERGY STAR CFL Program and PEARL Testing,
continued

• Cycle 3 and Beyond
• For Cycle 3, ENERGY STAR is contacting partners
  who had products tested to review the results and
  again, are encouraging partners to voluntarily
  remove poor performing products from carrying the
  ENERGY STAR logo.
• Partners who have products with extensive
  criteria failures, especially for the 40 lumen
  maintenance requirement, will be contacted and
  informed their product will be immediately
  removed from the CFL qualified product list.

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History of the ENERGY STAR CFL Specification

• Program and Specification was established in 1999
• Initial Specification established the baseline
  for efficiency testing criteria since there is no
  federal regulation covering CFLs
• Most important data collected was
• Efficacy (lumens/watt)
• Lumen Maintenance at 40 of the models rated
  life
• Average Rated Lifetime Test
• Partners were given an 18-month grace period
  from their initial qualification date to complete
  these two tests

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History of the ENERGY STAR CFL Criteria Revision
Process

• In March 2001, ENERGY STAR held a
  partner/stakeholder meeting to discuss upgrading
  the Specification
• Topics discussed were
• lumen equivalency
• Efficacy
• Early failures on lumen maintenance and average
  rated life tests
• Protocol for de-listing a qualified model
• Based on the meeting and partner comments, the
  Criteria was updated and was put into effect in
  October 2001

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Important Additions to the 2001 Criteria Version

• Required Testing Requirements
• Rapid Cycle Stress Test
• Must meet 5 out of 6 cycles
• provides early warning for early life time
  failure
• 1,000 Hour Lumen Maintenance Test
• Must meet or exceed 90 lumen maintenance at
  1,000 hours
• Provides early warning for lumen maintenance
  issues
• Interim Lifetime Testing
• Must have at least 8 out of 10 samples burning at
  40 of rated life 3 or more failures result in
  immediate unqualification

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ENERGY STAR Qualified CFLs Current Criteria
Development Process

• Criteria Development from December 2002 to today
• Ongoing process DOE is open to all partners
  views and thoughts on how to make the program
  better.
• Partner and stakeholder comments and thoughts
  were collected throughout the period.
• Criteria revisions include other comments and
  suggestions that were received in addition to the
  official comments that were submitted.

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Current Criteria Review

• Ron Lewis
• U.S. Department of Energy

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ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for CFLs
Partner Commitments Page 1

• Opening Statement
• The following are the terms of the ENERGY STAR
  Partnership Agreement as it pertains to the
  manufacturing and/or distributing of ENERGY STAR
  qualified CFLs.
• Bullet 3
• Qualify, or private label at least one ENERGY
  STAR qualified CFL model within one year of
  activating the CFL portion of the agreement.
  When PARTNER qualifies the product, it must meet
  the criteria in effect at that time
• Bullet 4
• Once the PARTNER submits its first qualified
  model to ENERGY STAR, the PARTNERs company name
  will be listed as an ENERGY STAR PARTNER
  (http//www.energystar.gov)

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ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for CFLs
Partner Commitments Page 1

• Bullet 9 - Shipment Data
• Provide to DOE, on a bi-annual basis, unit
  shipment data or other market indicators to
  assist in determining the market penetration of
  ENERGY STAR CFLs. Specifically, PARTNER must
  submit the total number of ENERGY STAR qualified
  CFLs shipped (in units by model) or an equivalent
  measurement as agreed to in advance by DOE and
  PARTNER. PARTNER is also encouraged to provide
  ENERGY STAR qualified unit shipment data
  segmented by meaningful product characteristics
  (e.g. bulb type/style) total unit shipments for
  each model in its product line, and percent of
  total unit shipments that qualify as ENERGY STAR.
  
• The data for each half of the calendar year
  should be submitted to DOE, preferably in
  electronic format, no later than March 31st (for
  second half of the year) and July 31st (for
  first half of the year), and may be provided
  directly from the PARTNER or through a third
  party. The data will be used by DOE only for
  program evaluation purposes and will be closely
  controlled. If requested under the Freedom of
  Information Act (FOIA), DOE will argue that the
  data is exempt. Any information used will be
  masked by DOE so as to protect the
  confidentiality of the PARTNER

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ENERGY STAR Eligibility CriteriaEnergy-Efficiency
Specification Page 3

• Current Criteria 8/9/01
• Scope This ENERGY STAR CFL specification covers
  the requirements for self-ballasted, screw-based
  CFLs and lamp systems, comprising
• A. Single-based, bare compact fluorescent lamps
  with integral electronic ballasts
• B. Circle and square lamps with a maximum
  diameter of 9 inches or a maximum side length of
  8 inches and having electronic ballast adapters
  that are tested and packaged with the lamp
• C. Single based compact fluorescent lamps with
  integral electronic ballasts and which have a
  translucent cover over the bare fluorescent tube.
  The cover may be globe, bullet, pear or other
  shape D. Single based compact fluorescent lamps
  with integral electronic ballasts and which have
  a reflector that may be open or enclosed. The
  lamp shall be primarily intended to replace wide
  beam incandescent reflector lamps.
• Draft Criteria 4/15/03Scope This ENERGY
  STAR CFL Criteria covers the requirements for
  self-ballasted, screw-based CFL and lamp systems,
  including
• A. Medium-based, compact fluorescent lamps with
  integral electronic ballasts
• B. Circline lamps with a maximum diameter of 9
  inches and square lamps, with a maximum side
  length of 8 inches with medium base electronic
  ballasts that are tested and packaged with the
  lamp.
• C. Medium-based compact fluorescent lamps with
  integral electronic ballasts, which have a
  translucent cover over the bare fluorescent tube.
  The cover may be globe, bullet, pear, torpedo, or
  any other shape.
• D. Medium-based compact fluorescent lamps with
  integral electronic ballasts, which have a
  reflector that may be open or enclosed. The lamp
  shall be primarily intended to replace wide beam
  incandescent reflector lamps.

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaReference
Standards Page 4
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaPhotometric
Requirements Page 5
EFFICACY LEVELSEfficacy Levels in 3/15/03 draft
remain the same as current criteria.
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaPhotometric
Requirements Page 5

• SAMPLE SIZE REVIEW

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaPhotometric
Requirements Page 5

• 1,000-HOUR LUMEN MAINTENANCE

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaPhotometric
Requirements Page 5

• CORRELATED COLOR TEMPERATURE

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaPhotometric
Requirements Page 5

• LUMEN MAINTENANCE AT 40 OF RATED LIFE

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaPhotometric
Requirements Page 5

• FOOTNOTE2 - EFFICACY

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaElectrical
Requirements Page 6

• TRANSIENT PROTECTION

4/15/03 Draft Text Per ANSI/IEEE C62.41,
Category A, 7 strikesNote one failure to meet
7 strikes will result in test failure and
therefore, failure to meet the Criteria. Sample
SizeA minimum of five (5) lamps tested in the
base up position unless the product is labeled as
a position-restricted by the manufacturer. If
position restricted, test lamps in specified
position Must be unique sample for this test
only. Laboratory RequirementUse NVLAP or A2LA4
accredited labs.
Current Specification Text Per ANSI/IEEE C62.41,
Category A, 7 strikes Sample SizeA minimum of
five (5) lamps tested in the base up position
unless the product is labeled as a
position-restricted by the manufacturer. If
position restricted, test lamps in specified
position. Must be unique sample for this test
only. Laboratory RequirementUse NVLAP or A2LA4
accredited labs or manufacturer may self test and
self certify.
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLifetime
Performance Requirements Page 7

• WARRANTY INFORMATION

Current Specification TextAt least 12 months
from date ofpurchase, and an 800 number, or
address for consumer complaint resolution.
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLifetime
Performance Requirements Page 7

• LABELING/PRODUCT PACKAGING INFORMATION

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLifetime
Performance Requirements Page 7

• CFL/INCANDESCENT EQUIVLANCY9

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLifetime
Performance Requirements Page 7

• CFL/INCANDESCENT EQUIVLANCY9
• 9 If displaying an incandescent equivalence for
  commonly used A-shaped bulbs, the CFLs initial
  luminous flux must meet the following levels.
  The table shows typical luminous flux for
  A-shaped, soft white, incandescent bulbs. Based
  on research conducted by NLPIP, luminous flux
  varies considerably among bulbs. The table below
  is intended to aid in consumer choice and in no
  way supercedes or replaces any requirement for
  product performance contained in this
  specification.
• If the luminous flux falls outside of the range,
  either do not display an incandescent equivalence
  or display the lower incandescent wattage
  equivalence.
• IF displaying an incandescent equivalent for
  Globe, Reflector, or Decorative type bulbs, the
  initial luminous flux for both the CFL and the
  appropriate Globe, Reflector, or Decorative
  incandescent bulb must be displayed side by side
  in a comparison panel, along with the wattage
  ratings for both the CFL and incandescent bulb.

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLifetime
Performance Requirements Page 7

• CFL/INCANDESCENT EQUIVALANCY TABLE

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLifetime
Performance Requirements Page 7

• RAPID CYCLE STRESS TEST

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLifetime
Performance Requirements Page 7

• INTERIM LIFE TEST

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLifetime
Performance Requirements Page 7

• AVERAGE RATED LAMP LIFE TEST

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaCertification
Page 8

• Current Specification Text

Manufacturers shall certify that ENERGY STAR
qualified compact fluorescent lamps and lamp
systems sold using the ENERGY STAR label
have1) Been tested and third party listed to
UL Standard 1993 by a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL) accredited by
Occupational, Safety, and Health Administration
(OSHA),2) Met the manufacturers declared
performance criteria,3) Meet or exceed the
minimum performance criteria contained in this
ENERGY STAR specification for the characteristics
shown above.
4/15/03 Draft TextManufacturers shall certify
that ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent
lamps sold using the ENERGY STAR label have1)
Been tested and third party listed to UL Standard
1993 for Self-Ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters
by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory
(NRTL) accredited by Occupational, Safety, and
Health Administration (OSHA),2) Meet the
manufacturers declared performance and use
criteria that is found on the packaging,3) Meet
or exceed the minimum performance criteria
contained in this ENERGY STAR Specification for
the characteristics shown above.
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaQualification
Process Page 8-9
Current Specification TextAlternative 1 Full
Qualification. Manufacturer may submit, up
front, all data indicating that a new or
previously tested, listed, or labeled model meets
the specification.Alternative 2 Early Labeling.
This alternative requires three testing stages,
Initial, Interim, and Full qualification, but
allows the manufacturer to label the model after
pre-qualification testing results have been
verified.

• 4/15/03 Draft TextManufacturers can submit
  their CFL for ENERGY STAR qualification by the
  following 2-step procedure
• Initial Qualification (submission of all tests up
  to 40 of rated life)- Full Qualification
  (submission of completed average rated lamp life
  test)

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaPrivate
Labeling Products Page 9
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLabeling
Product Packaging Review Page 9
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaLabeling
Product Packaging Review Page 9
4/15/03 Draft Text Packaging Addition Commercial
packaging of products - Qualified CFL products
that will be bulk packaged for commercial sales
must submit a package proof for the container
that the qualified products will be shipped in
and that clearly displays all of the required
criteria to fulfill the packaging requirements
for ENERGY STAR. Note Those partners found
distributing qualified CFL products in
unidentified packaging or white boxes will be
contacted immediately and may immediately have
that specific model unqualified from the program.
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaQuality
Assurance/Retirement of Products Page 10
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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaQuality
Assurance/Retirement of Products Page 10

• CLARIFICATIONS FROM 12/12/02 VERSION
• Should a product be unqualified, or de-listed,
  the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer must
  cease use of the ENERGY STAR logo on the models
  packaging, products web site, and other
  marketing materials. Partners found with
  unqualified product out in the market still
  identified as ENERGY STAR will receive a logo use
  violation letter and may face the possible
  termination of the partners Partnership
  Agreement.
• Removed When a product is unqualified, the
  partner has a 60-day grace period from the date
  of notice to complete any utility or Regional
  Energy-Efficiency Program Sponsor (REPS) rebate
  program, or begin to phase out the specific model
  from any utility or REPS rebate if special deal
  promotion will run longer than 60 days. The
  partner is responsible for resolving any
  resulting issues with retailers and REPS after
  this 60-day grace period has ended.
• ? Result No grace period means once a model is
  identified as unqualified, then it is
  unqualified, no questions asked.

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaQuality
Assurance/Retirement of Products Page 10

• ADDITION FROM 12/12/02 VERSION
• Retirement/Discontinuation of Products Partners
  who are discontinuing or retiring a model need to
  submit to their ENERGY STAR account
  representative a formal letter stating the
  specific date this model will be out of the
  marketplace so it can be identified on the
  qualified product list as unqualified, since it
  will no longer be available.

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaEffective
Date Page 10
Current Specification Text The effective date
for the Energy Star Program Requirements for CFLs
is October 1, 2001, and replaces all previous
versions. At this time, manufacturers that
qualified products that meet the former
specification must submit average rated life and
lumen maintenance data by their 18-month due date
or by July 1, 2002 (whichever date comes first)
in order to remain qualified. Manufacturers that
have received full Energy Star qualification
prior to October 1, 2001, will be considered in
compliance with the new Specification and
therefore, do not need to submit any new testing
data.

• 4/15/03 Draft Text
• The effective date for the ENERGY STAR Program
  Requirements for CFLs will be determined at a
  later date and replaces all previous versions.
  On TBD, those partners who qualified products
  based on the older version of the CFL Criteria
  and have outstanding test data still due will be
  required to continue testing based on issued due
  dates they received in their initial
  qualification letter. Any partner who fails to
  submit test data according to their due dates for
  specific model(s) will have their products
  immediately removed from the qualified product
  list for failure to complete the full
  qualification process.
• At this time, partners who have products that
  have met full qualification under the former
  Criteria and received a full qualification from
  ENERGY STAR will remain qualified.

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ENERGY STAR CFL Eligibility CriteriaEffective
Date Page 10

• Suggested Timing of new Criteria Roll-out
• Official Comments due to DOE by May 16th
• DOE Review of comments through May 31st
• 3rd and final draft criteria distributed on June
  2nd
• Effective Date October 1, 2003
• Models still in process of testing would follow
  older criteria version complete their
  submission process
• Other thoughts?

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ENERGY STAR CFL CriteriaNext Steps

• Overview of the topics discussed during this
  meeting will be developed and distributed to all
  partners for their use
• Any official partner and stakeholder comments can
  be submitted to DOE by May 31th to
• Richard Karney, Richard.karney_at_ee.doe.gov
• Ron Lewis, Ronald.lewis_at_ee.doe.gov
• Susan Gardner, sgardner_at_drintl.com
• After review of this meetings discussion and
  official comments, the 3rd draft criteria
  distributed the first week of June
• DOE may follow-up with specific partners and/or
  stakeholders if further clarification or
  additional information is needed to finalize part
  of the version of the criteria