DOE and EPA to Hold Separate Webcasts
Source/Type: Solid State Lighting Design LED Lighting News - Reported News

Author: SSLDesign News Staff

June 19, 2008... The U.S. Department of Energy will webcast an explanation of its Energy Star program for Solid State Lighting on June 26, 2008. It will be held at 10:00 am to 11:30 am Pacific Time ( 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Eastern Time). The webcast, sponsored by the U.S. DOE’s Solid State Lighting program, will present an overview of the Energy Star program that will go into effect September 30, 2008. A one-hour presentation will be followed by a half-hour question and answer session. The DOE says that presenters will discuss the underlying strategy and details of what they call categories A (the near term) and B (the future) applications. The presenters will also explain the product qualification process, testing requirements, quality assurance, and tools and resources for manufacturers and program sponsors. The webcast will look at future plans to keep pace with rapid technology improvements, including expansion of near term products, and raising efficiency targets over time. The DOE notes that the standards cover residential, commercial, industrial, and outdoor lighting SSL applications and address both near term and future product performance. The DOE says that participants can register to for free, but space is limited. (DOE Webcast Registration)

Oddly enough, the EPA is having its own webcast outlining its LED light engine standards. This will be just two days before the DOE event. It will take place from 1:00pm to 2:00 pm Eastern Time on June 24, 2008. The EPA says that participants must register in advance. The EPA says, “Please RSVP to Christina Morris, ICF International, at christinamorris@icfi.com.” Commentary on EPA and DOE SSL Standards

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