Latest News: US DOE Proposes 40% Stricter Efficiency Standards for Work Lights, Effective 2025

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled a new proposal in August 2024, mandating a 40% increase in minimum efficiency for headlamps, flashlights, and portable work lights from January 2025. Key requirements include:

1️⃣ Luminosity Threshold: Base models must achieve 500 lumens per watt (vs. current 300 lm/W);

2️⃣ Standby Power: Solar outdoor lights must limit standby mode consumption to ≤0.5 watts (previously ≤2W);

3️⃣ Certification: All products sold in the U.S. require UL/ETL safety certification and updated efficiency labeling.

Industry analysts predict compliance costs may raise prices for mid-to-low-end products by 8-12%, while leading brands like Streamlight and Coast have already adopted high-efficiency LED solutions.