Technical Requirements
ENERGY STAR Applications:
Specifiable luminaires covered by the ENERGY STAR ® 1.1 criteria must meet the minimum technical requirements. For full ENERGY STAR® requirements, see www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ssl/energy_star_criteria.html. The following luminaire applications are covered in the 1.1 criteria for non-residential applications:
- Recessed, surface, and pendant-mounted downlights
- Undercabinet shelf-mounted task lighting
- Portable desk task lights
- Wall wash luminaires
- Bollards
Other General Illumination Applications:
Specifiable luminaires not covered by ENERGY STAR ® 1.1 criteria are not subject to criteria above but photometric testing documentation (based on the IESNA LM-79 test procedure) from an independent testing lab is required. Further, the luminaire efficacy of all luminaires selected as finalists will be verified with independent testing as needed.
These applications not covered by the 1.1 criteria could include but are not limited to:
- cove lighting
- valence lighting
- pendants
- wall sconces
- accent lighting
- refrigerated and non-refrigerated retail display case lighting
- exterior architectural lights
- facade lighting
- street and area lighting
- pedestrian pathway lighting
- decorative luminaires for non residential applications
For complete competition details see the Next Generation Luminaires 2009 Entrant Guide.