Recently, the U.S. market had discussion for the LED lamps and LED lighting systems, discussion is around some new key points on the purchasing. One is some lamps finally achieve the 85% energy efficiency, another is the LED life has improved a lot than before, which makes LED lights more acceptable for customers. In order to enter the US market, vendors need to know details that decide their choice.

The following are five points for customers to choose right LED lamps:
1) Notice the lighting efficiency that manufacturers claimed, also the installation cost before and after, maintain cost, energy costs, as well as after-sales service.

2) Assess the LED quality, and compare the light output efficiency, make sure it complies with the U.S. Green lights testing standards, this is a very strict assessment test, each energy-saving features needs to be token into account.

3) When evaluate LED lamps, also need to consider Energy Star criteria, as well as the manufacturers’ test reports.

4) Check the light and energy efficiency values supplied by manufacturers carefully, because there may be fraud.

5) Verify LED lighting or lighting system installation requirements, make sure the LED light you purchased is in line with the U.S. National Electrical Code standards.

So, before entering the US market, vendors must improve the energy saving value, make sure all the parameters are well tested without fault, and apply with Energy Star and U.S. National Electrical Code standards.