This page contains links to archived lighting market characterization studies published by the U.S. Department of Energy. These studies were intended to present objective market analysis based on the most recent, referenceable data available at the time of preparation of the reports. While coordinated with other DOE data sources and policies, these reports also include data from a variety of non-governmental sources in order to produce, to the extent possible, unbiased analysis. These reports are intended solely for the benefit of the public, in order to help regulators, manufacturers, energy program managers, and others make informed choices and decisions related to solid-state lighting. Readers of these reports are urged to conduct their own due diligence and research before using the analysis presented in these reports. More recent versions of some of these reports are available.
- 2015 U.S. Lighting Market Characterization
Detailed estimates of the installed stock, energy use, and lumen production of all general-illumination lighting products operating in the U.S. in 2015. (135 pages, November 2017)
- Adoption of Light-Emitting Diodes in Common Lighting Applications
Report investigating the 2016 adoption and resulting energy savings of both LED and connected lighting systems in general illumination applications. The lighting applications selected for this study include: A-type, decorative, directional, small directional (MR16), downlighting, linear fixtures, low/high bay, parking lot, parking garage, street/roadway, building exterior, and an “other” category, which includes indoor and outdoor lighting products that account for less common LED products and those that occupy unknown applications. (67 pages, July 2017)
- Energy Savings Forecast of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications
Report that models the adoption of LEDs in the U.S. general-lighting market, along with associated energy savings, through 2035. (116 pages, September 2016)
- Adoption of Light-Emitting Diodes in Common Lighting Applications
Report estimating LED energy savings between 2012 and 2014 in 10 applications where LEDs competed with traditional lighting sources such as incandescent, halogen, high-pressure sodium, and fluorescent. The analysis includes indoor lamp, indoor luminaire, and outdoor luminaire applications. (65 pages, July 2015)
- Energy Savings Forecast of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications
Report forecasting the energy savings of LED white-light sources in the U.S. from 2013 through 2030. (68 pages, August 2014)
- Solid-State Lighting: Early Lessons Learned on the Way to Market
Analysis of issues and lessons learned during the early stages of solid-state lighting market introduction in the U.S., which also summarizes early actions taken to avoid potential problems anticipated based on lessons learned from the market introduction of compact fluorescent lamps. (61 pages, January 2014) - SSL Pricing and Efficacy Trend Analysis for Utility Program Planning
Report to help utilities and energy efficiency organizations forecast the order in which important SSL applications will become cost-effective and estimate when each "tipping point" will be reached. Includes performance trend analysis from DOE's LED Lighting Facts® and CALiPER programs plus cost analysis from various sources. (46 pages, October 2013) - Adoption of Light-Emitting Diodes in Common Lighting Applications
Report estimating LED energy savings in nine applications where LEDs compete with traditional lighting sources such as incandescent, halogen, high-pressure sodium, and certain types of fluorescent. The analysis includes indoor lamp, indoor luminaire, and outdoor luminaire applications. (65 pages, April 2013—Revised May 2013) - Residential Lighting End-Use Consumption
Study that develops a framework for generating regional estimates of lighting energy usage in U.S. residences. Includes a companion Residential Lighting Usage Estimate Tool, a map with lighting usage estimates by state, and related news and updates.
- Energy Savings Estimates of Light Emitting Diodes in Niche Lighting Applications
Report estimating LED energy savings in 12 markets where LEDs compete or are poised to compete with traditional lighting sources such as incandescent, halogen, high intensity discharge (HID), and certain types of fluorescent. The analysis includes general illumination, outdoor lighting, and consumer electronic display applications. (88 pages, January 2011) - Energy Savings Potential of Solid-State Lighting in General Illumination Applications 2010 to 2030
Report estimating national energy savings that could be realized through the market penetration of energy-efficient solid-state lighting if the technology achieves certain forecasted price and performance objectives. Estimate is based on a model of the U.S. national lighting market - considering various lighting technologies, end-use sectors, and end-use applications within those sectors - and presents input assumptions, the methodology, and the findings of this analysis. (54 pages, February 2010)
- Revised Report - Energy Savings Estimates of Light Emitting Diodes in Niche Lighting Applications
Report estimates LED savings in 12 niche markets where LEDs compete or are poised to compete with traditional lighting sources (e.g., incandescent and fluorescent); analysis includes colored-light applications, indoor white-light applications, and outdoor white-light applications. (104 pages, September 2008, Revised October 2008)
- Compact Fluorescent Lighting in America: Lessons Learned on the Way to Market
Analysis of the market introduction of compact fluorescent lighting in the U.S., with emphasis on identifying lessons that could be applied to other new lighting technologies, such as solid-state lighting (92 pages, June 2006)