Luminaires_Draft1_V1_CoverLetter_能源之星_标准(灯具).pdf

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20460 OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION May 10, 2010 Dear ENERGY STAR Lighting Partner, Stakeholder or Other Interested Party: This letter announces the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of the first draft of the ENERGY STAR Luminaires specification, intended to replace the Residential Light Fixtures (RLF, V4.2) and Solid State Lighting (SSL, V1.1) specifications (the “existing specifications”). The specification development process, including subsequent specification drafts and stakeholder comment periods, is anticipated to conclude in the fall 2010. Until the Luminaires specification is finalized with an announced effective date, and until sunset dates are announced for the existing specifications, those specifications remain in force and available for partner use. Background On September 30, 2009, EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) (“the agencies”) signed a new agreement designed to enhance the ENERGY STAR Program and facilitate better coordination between the two agencies. Enhancements to the products labeling program include expanded coverage, more timely specification updates, enhanced efforts on product testing, and a new effort to recognize super efficient products. The new agreement also lays out clear roles and responsibilities for the agencies, and creates a Governing Council, headed by the EPA Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation and the DOE Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The Council will guide, coordinate, and oversee annual budget requests, annual program plans, and future changes to key program elements. Further information is available on the ENERGY STAR website. Under the new agreement, EPA is responsible for the develo