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Frequently Asked Questions

Q's on the DesignLights Qualified Products List (DLC QPL)

1. Where can I see the Qualified Products List?
2. Once my product receives an incentive how can I market it to my customers?
3. What information does the DLC QPL Members see on the Qualified Products List?

1. Where can I see the Qualified Products List?
There is a limited public version of the Qualified Products List. You may find the PDF version here: http://designlights.org/solidstate.about.QualifiedProductsList_Publicv2.php

2. Once my product receives an incentive how can I market it to my customers?
If your product makes the qualified products list, the best way to market your product is focusing on the utility or energy efficiency program that offers that rebate. DLC QPL markets to the direct Manufacturers, customers will most likely not be familiar with DesignLights. Furthermore manufacturers CANNOT claim they are ‘DesignLights Consoritium Qualified’ because the list remains private.

3. What information does the DLC QPL Members see on the Qualified Products List?
In addition to the types of fields ENERGY STAR lists, the following are also included:

Luminaire Efficacy Rated
Wattage Measured
Light Output Rated
Power Factor Rated
Color Temperature Rated
CRI Rated and Measured
Zonal Lumens