LED technology is a great leap forward in energy-efficient lighting for our customers

Originally modeled after the Department of Energy’s (DOE) ENERGY STAR? program for solid-state lighting products, the QPL covers categories that ENERGY STAR doesn’t include in its program. Each of the products listed on the QPL must be a high-performing commercial LED product and must meet the DLC's minimum performance requirements. The program requires a third-party independent evaluation from product test reports by accredited labs as evidence of performance, including efficacy and color with LM-79 reports and lumen lifetime with luminaire operating temperature and LM-80 reports.

Without a comprehensive plan for evaluating commercial LED products in the absence of a national standard, DesignLights? Consortium Qualified Product List can be an invaluable resource for energy efficiency commercial programs. "LED technology is a great leap forward in energy-efficient lighting for our customers, and the DesignLights Consortium plays an important role in advancing market transformation," said Weiner.

“Cooper Lighting is committed to supporting energy efficiency programs that improve our economy and the environment,” said Mark Eubanks, President, Cooper Lighting. “The DesignLights Consortium Qualified Products List saves time and brings confidence to lighting specifiers and property owners that they are selecting high-performing, energy-efficient, reliable products eligible for participating incentive programs across the United States, Canada and other countries.”