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Frequently Asked Questions About the ENERGY STAR® Program for Solid-State Lighting

The EnergyStar logo, which consists of a square containing the top third of a circle, under which is written in script the word 'energy' followed by the graphic of a star; underneath is a horizontal line, and under the line are the words 'ENERGY STAR'.

Questions about solid-state lighting (SSL) technology? Take a moment to review the ENERGY STAR criteria and DOE's LED Basics, which includes terminology, explanations of how the technology works, types of LEDs, and other valuable technical information. If you have questions not answered in those documents or in this FAQ, please visit the ENERGY STAR Web site.

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