There are more lighting options available today than ever before.Despite that, ENERGY STAR is still the simple choice to save on utility bills. LED ulbs that have earned the ENERGY STAR are subject to very specific requiremens designed to replicate the experience you are used to with a standrd bulb-so they can be used for a wide variety of applictions, Ascthe graphic on the right demonstrates ,a general purpose LED bulb that does not qualify for the ENERGY STAR may not distribute light everywhere and could prove to be a dissapoitment if used in a table. ENERGY STAR means high quality and performance, particularly in the following areas:
--Color quality~5 different requirements for color to ensure quality up front and over time
--Light Output~light output minimums to ensure you get enough light,lightdistribution requirements to ensure the light goes where you need it,guidlines for equivalency claims to take the guess-work out of replaacement
--peace of mind~verified compliance with more than 20 requirements to address performance and labeling,long term testing to back up lifetime claims, testing to stress the products in opening environments similar to how you will use th produt in your home,3 year minimum warranty requirment.
And as with all energy str products, certified LED bulbs are subject to random testing every year to ensure they continue to meet the ENERGY STAR requirements.