Philips announced they have manufactured the world’s first LED replacement lamp for the 60-watt incandescent. In a press release on February 15, Philips said their 12.5-watt equivalent lasts 25 times longer and consumes 80% less energy than the 60-watt incandescent lamps. The Philips Ambient LED lamp (also can be found under the name Philips EnduraLED in some stores) is also the first of its kind to earn Energy Star Certification. In order to qualify for an Energy Star certification on your product, a lamp must have an output of 800 lumens, color rendering index of 80, 2700K color temperature, and a three year minimum warranty. Philips said their lamp meets the above qualifications, exceeding the lumen output at 806 lumens and also carries a six year warranty. Philips also features efficient LED lamps that are equivalent to 25 and 40-watt incandescent lamps.

We are excited that Philips is setting the bar high in the LED lighting industry! Not only are they the first to manufacture the LED equivalent of a 60-watt lamp and earn an Energy Star rating, but Philips is still the only company that participated in the L Prize Contest. This contest, sponsored by the United States Department of Energy, is trying to inspire manufacturers to produce more efficient lamps. Manufacturers must submit an LED lamp equivalent to a 60-watt incandescent that consumes less than 10 watts and has a lumen output of 900. Philips’ 2009 submission is undergoing testing.

The Philips Ambient LED lamps are available at Home Depot for $39.97. Congratulations on the Energy Star certification on your product, Philips