January 8, 2007—The US Department of Energy (DOE) has named 10 winners of its R-CFL (reflector compact fluorescent lamp) Technology Innovation Competition. The high-performance R-CFLs passed rigorous specifications as well as testing requirements that simulated the environment typically found in recessed downlights.
These models successfully demonstrated an average rated life of at least 6,000 hours in elevated temperature testing and met minimum specifications for light output, beam angle, and maximum operating temperature.
The models represent a broad spectrum of lamp types, ranging from 15 to 26 watts, and include parabolic aluminized reflectors, elliptical reflectors, dimmable lamps, and R-CFLs that can be used indoors or outdoors. Each lamp is ENERGY STAR qualified.
The winning models are:
- GE FLE15/2/DV R30 15 Watt Dimmable
- GE FLE15/2/R30XL 15 Watt Reflector Flood
- Philips EL/A BR30 16 Watt Reflector Flood
- Feit ESL15R30H 15 Watt Reflector Flood
- GE FLE26/2/PAR38/XL 26 Watt Reflector Flood
- Philips EL/A PAR38 20 Watt Reflector Flood
- Sylvania PAR38 19 Watt Reflector Flood
- GE FLE26/2/R40/XL 26 Watt Reflector Flood
- Philips EL/A BR40 20 Watt Reflector Flood
- Sylvania BR40A 20 Watt Reflector Flood
For more information visit the DOE competition site.
