LUNA Guidance for Manufacturers
Why Qualify to LUNA?
Light pollution is becoming a widespread concern among the public and property owners are actively looking for solutions to comply with outdoor lighting ordinances. Manufacturers who want to differentiate themselves from the competition should qualify outdoor lighting products to LUNA so that customers can be sure they are purchasing solutions that are both energy efficient and dark-sky friendly.
LUNA offers the most complete technical requirements for high-quality exterior lighting that mitigates light pollution, taking several important steps beyond other organizations’ dark sky requirements.
| LUNA V1.0 | LUNA V2.0 |
|---|---|
| Builds on SSL V5.1 lighting criteria | Builds on SSL V 6.0 lighting criteria |
| LUNA V1.0 has incremental controls requirements beyond SSL V5.1 | LUNA V2.0 uses SSL V6.0 controls requirements and controls categories |
| Does not include non-white Light (NWL) LEDs | Includes products with non-white light (NWL) LEDs (amber LEDs, 1800 K, 2000 K) |
| Does not include Turtle Lighting PUDs | Includes Turtle Lighting PUDs |
| Does not include lamps and retrofit kits | Includes lamps and retrofit kits |
- First, all LUNA listed products must meet DLC’s comprehensive SSL V5.1/ SSL V6.0 lighting criteria covering lighting quality, energy efficiency, and lumen and color maintenance (per table above).
- Second, LUNA thresholds, testing, and reporting requirements are often more rigorous than other program requirements. For example, uplight ratings (ANSI/IES U rating from the TM-15 BUG rating system) are more restrictive and spectral information from tested LUNA products is downloadable to inform compliance with spectral regulations. An image of the spectral power distribution (SPD) is also included.
- Furthermore, mounting structures that meet the LUNA tilt/leveling requirements are included in the listed model numbers to prevent increased light pollution from tilted products.
The LUNA requirements were guided by the perspectives and recommendations of the LUNA Advisory Group, comprised of experienced lighting experts from the research, design, and utility sectors.
Helpful Documents for Qualifying LUNA V2.0 Products
- Start at the Transition Guidance page for a high-level overview of the differences between LUNA V1.0 and LUNA V2.0 technical requirements.
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Review the Qualify a LUNA Product page for an overview of the application process.
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Read the full LUNA V2.0 requirements in the Technical Requirements for LED Lighting: SSL V6.0 and LUNA V2.0
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Learn more about the LUNA Pre-Submission Tool for generating metrics and SPD and luminous intensity distribution images.
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Learn more about the Amber Pre-Submission Tool for validating Amber LED performance.
Helpful Documents for Qualifying LUNA Products V1.0 Products
- Start at our Qualify a LUNA Product page for an overview of the application process.
- Read a high-level summary of key LUNA requirements that differ from SSL V5.1 Requirements in LUNA V1.0 Technical Requirements Guidance for Submitters.
- Learn about common misunderstandings of the LUNA Technical Requirements in our Application Guidance resource.
- Watch this video to better understand the incremental testing and reporting requirements for LUNA-eligible products and how to complete the LUNA application form. Leora Radetsky and Aaron Feldman also present an in-depth overview of a few helpful resources. To follow along download the documents:
5. Watch this video for Application Processing and Tips.
6. Get help filling out the Excel Application Form with this Example LUNA OEM New App Excel Form.
7. Learn more about the the LUNA Pre-Submission Tool for generating SPD and luminous intensity distribution images.
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