Cree Earns Commercial and Residential ENERGY STAR® Qualifications for Best-in-Class LED Downlight Family

Cree, Inc. has been awarded ENERGY STAR® qualifications for its LED downlights. The product line, including the LR6, LR5 and LR4 downlights, has demonstrated LED lifetime and fixture efficacy that qualifies for the stringent commercial rating, as well as the residential rating. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that helps consumers and organizations save money and protect the environment by promoting energy-efficient products. Products earning the commercial ENERGY STAR qualification must meet extended lifetime criteria, which is 40 percent longer than residential standards. Cree, Inc. has a line of LED downlights for both retrofit and new construction. The LED downlights LR4, LR5 and LR6 are offered in 2700K and 3500K. They result in significant energy savings over standard incandescent downlights with excellent CRI and efficacy.