Lighting and Ceiling Fans
Commercial and residential lighting products, such as fixtures and bulbs, and ceiling fans. Products in this category may also apply to the acquisition of construction and facilities operations & maintenance services.
References and Guidance
Additional Guidance
Category Specific Guidance
Interested in learning more about integrative design and lighting system impacts on human behavior, resources, finances, and O&M? Check out the SFTool Lighting System section.
See Energy Star Product Specifications
to determine products covered and the current version of Energy Star and status by product type.
Note that the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) provides specifications for several lighting types not covered by Energy Star. See FEMP's Contracting for Efficiency Best Practices Guide for incorporating efficiency requirements into solicitations.
Products
Federal agency customers are required to buy sustainable products such as energy efficient products and recycled content products, to the maximum extent practicable.
In accordance with FAR Part 23.103, Federal agencies shall advance sustainable acquisition by ensuring that 95 percent of new contract actions for the supply of products and for the acquisition of services (including construction) require that the products are:
- Energy-efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-designated);
- Water-efficient;
- Biobased;
- Environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEAT®-registered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives);
- Non-ozone depleting; or
- Made with recovered materials.
Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing:
- Environmentally preferable products or services, including environmentally sustainable electronic products, that meet or exceed specifications, standards, or labels recommended by EPA through the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program (EPP);
- Water efficient products and services, including WaterSense® certified products and services;
- Safer Choice labeled products; and
- Freight delivery services from SmartWay® Transport partners.
Services
Sustainable services also include construction and service contracts where sustainable products are delivered, furnished for Government use, or furnished for Contractor use at a federally controlled facility.
In accordance with FAR Part 23.103, Sustainable Acquisitions, service contracts must require the use or supply of sustainable products covered by certain Federal environmental programs, when applicable. Sustainable products include energy efficient, recycled content, water efficient, biobased, and other environmentally preferable products.
Learn More
- You can determine the specific sustainable requirements that apply to your acquisition by clicking on the individual product categories on the Left Side of this page
- You can Learn more by visiting the Environmental Programs page
Other Considerations
Before buying new products, be sure to consider excess personal property from other federal agencies. It's not just the mandatory first source of supply, it's sustainable! Visit GSAXcess® to search the federal government’s available excess personal property for transfer.
To promote fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, consider using a SmartWay Transport Partner for shipment of your products.
References
- ENERGY STAR Data Center Initiatives
- FEMP's Contracting for Efficiency Best Practices Guide
- GSA's Sustainability Policies for Leased Buildings
- Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions
- Learn How EPA’s Recommended Standards and Ecolabels Address PFAS
- Whole Building Design Guide