By Michael O’Boyle and Jim Gaines, Signify
On June 22, 2022, ENERGY STAR informed stakeholders that the program is considering sunsetting the ENERGY STAR specifications relevant to lighting. In November, ENERGY STAR provided additional details and requested feedback on the sunset process with a January 6, 2023, deadline.
To minimize disturbance to the market, ENERGY STAR will plan, with stakeholder input, for an orderly sunset.
The following factors precipitated the sunset:
LED lighting can replace...