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Energy Efficient Lighting Products LAP
Dr. C. Cameron Miller, NIST Optical Technology Division, in front of the NIST 2.5 m integrating sphere for LED measurements.
The Energy Efficient Lighting Products (EEL) Laboratory Accreditation Program (LAP) was established by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) in 1991 at the request of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) to accredit laboratories that perform certain types of lamp and luminaire testing. The program has evolved to support EPA ENERGY STAR® and Department of Energy (DoE) lighting efficiency programs. NVLAP is recognized by the EPA as an ENERGY STAR® testing laboratory accrediting body (AB) and by DoE as a CALiPER accrediting body.
For information on the requirements of accreditation see NIST Handbook 150 which contains the general requirements for accreditation of laboratories. In addition, NIST Handbook 150-1 contains specific requirements for energy efficient lighting laboratories.
Proficiency Testing Requirements
Laboratories applying for IES LM-79 accreditation must participate in NIST solid state lighting proficiency testing. Testing must be successfully completed before IES LM-79 will be added to the scope of accreditation.
Round 3 of the solid state lighting measurement assurance program (MAP) is open for enrollment. All laboratories accredited to IES LM-79 are required to participate. The format of this round is different. All laboratories will participate at the same time. The enrollment deadline is March 1, 2026. Failure to participate will result in removal of LM-79 from a laboratory’s scope of accreditation.
New laboratories that apply after the enrollment deadline can contact the NIST photometry laboratory for other options.
Requirements Documents
- NIST Handbook 150:2020, update 1, NVLAP Procedures and General Requirements
- NIST Handbook 150-1:2021, NVLAP Energy Efficient Lighting Products
- Test Method Review Summary (Excel)
- Lab Bulletin LB-150-2023: Calibration of Phase in Power Meters
- Lab Bulletin LB-116-2020: Update to NVLAP accreditation documents for laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 under the ILAC MRA
- Lab Bulletin LB 139-2021: Release of NIST Handbook 150-1, 2021 Edition
References and Information
- ENERGY STAR® Resources
- CALiPER Program
- Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
- ENERGY STAR® TM-21 and TM-28 Calculators
Contacts
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(301) 975-6697