EPDs for Lighting Fixtures in the United States
If you make luminaires, troffers, downlights, light fittings, or other lighting fixtures for the U.S. market, this 2026 guide shows who is publishing EPDs, which rulebooks they use, and where renewals are coming due. It is a fast, practical read for product, engineering, and spec teams who want data, not fluff.
Why lighting‑fixture EPDs matter right now
Architects and owners still want product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs for lighting. Without one, many teams apply conservative carbon defaults at bid time, which quietly pushes products off shortlists. An EPD keeps your specability intact, so you compete on performance and availability instead of price alone.
The five‑year snapshot at a glance
In the United States lighting‑fixtures category, 48 EPDs are currently valid across the last five years. Those came from 6 manufacturers, were handled by 5 program operators, and relied on 5 PCRs. The most recent publication arrived on Nov 23, 2025.
Who is actually publishing
One company drives the category. Legrand, North and Central America accounts for 39 of the 48 EPDs, a commanding share that signals deliberate portfolio coverage rather than one‑off declarations. BEGA, BASALITE CONCRETE PRODUCTS, Cadman Inc, MAPEI, and Polyglass SpA each contributed single‑digit counts.
What this means for commercial teams is simple. If your portfolio overlaps with Legrand’s, specifiers already have comparable, product‑specific numbers on the table. Matching that transparency removes a hidden handicap in competitive bids.
Where they publish: the program‑operator mix
Program operators are not all used equally.
- Association P.E.P handled 35 EPDs, but those came from only 2 manufacturers. That concentration hints at a favored pathway inside a single corporate group and its brands.
- EPD International AB published 7 EPDs spread across 3 manufacturers, suggesting broader market familiarity.
- EPD Hub issued 3 EPDs, and INIES issued 2, each for 1 manufacturer. ASTM International shows up once.
For teams choosing an operator, this split tells you where your peers are comfortable and where reviewer expertise for lighting products is readily available.
Which rulebooks: PCRs used, and how to choose
Five PCRs appear in the data. Most U.S. lighting EPDs here use “Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products” with 37 EPDs. The EN 15804 family shows via “PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3)” with 7 EPDs, typically when manufacturers publish into global systems. Two EPDs rely on “PCR for ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS PUBLIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.” One EPD is under the EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 from Dec 5, 2023. One EPD lists an unknown PCR.
How to pick a PCR in practice. Treat it like the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. The best fit is usually the one competitors already use for similar products, the one with line‑of‑sight to renewals, and the one your chosen program operator reviews often.
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Issuance momentum 2021 to 2025
Volume ramped, peaked, then stabilized.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 13 |
The pickup in 2023 and 2024 aligns with larger rollouts across portfolio families. If you are planning a series release, this cadence is a sensible benchmark.
Renewals on the horizon: 2026 to 2030
Every EPD has a validity window shown on its cover page. Watching expiries protects ongoing specs and avoids last‑minute scrambles. Here is what the next five calendar years look like in this category:
- 2026: 1 expiry, tied to an EN 15804 PCR, with a specific date of Oct 27.
- 2027: 2 expiries, one under EN 15804 and one under the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR, earliest Feb 1, latest Oct 13.
- 2028: 13 expiries, five under EN 15804 between Mar 22 and Dec 5, and eight under the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR between Sep 1 and Oct 1.
- 2029: 19 expiries, mostly under the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR throughout the year, plus one under an unknown PCR on Nov 22.
- 2030: 13 expiries, including the first EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 case on Nov 22, plus two under the Public Lighting Equipment PCR and ten under the Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R PCR.
Translate those counts into a renewal calendar now. Bundle similar luminaires and run updates together, which cuts review time and internal coordination.
The latest EPD and what it signals
The most recent entry is a module luminaire, Dora DO6X6MED/940, published by Legrand, North and Central America on Nov 23, 2025. It sits with EPD Hub under the EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 from Dec 5, 2023, and carries a validity window through Nov 22, 2030. That tells us publishers are testing newer operator pathways and PCRs for lighting portfolios, not only legacy routes.
How much outside help do publishers use
Eight of the 48 EPDs were released with an external EPD consultant or service provider involved, roughly 17 percent. That is lower than some heavy‑materials categories, which often rely more on third parties. If you plan a multi‑product rollout, an experienced partner such as Parq can simplify data collection inside the factory, align on the right PCR, and keep a predictable schedule without burning your R&D bandwidth.
Notably absent manufacturers worth watching
We scanned the public registry for large U.S. lighting brands and did not find current lighting‑fixture EPDs under Acuity Brands Lighting, Current (formerly GE Current), Hubbell Lighting, or Cree Lighting as of Jan 17, 2026. They may have component EPDs, publications outside this category, or EPDs under different brand entities. If your products go head‑to‑head with these portfolios, an early EPD can set a helpful reference point in project specs. If we missed a filing, ping me and I will verify.
Picking an operator and PCR without the drama
Use three filters. First, the competitive set for your exact luminaire type, for example architectural downlights versus industrial high‑bays. Second, the operator’s reviewer familiarity with lighting bills of materials, drivers, optics, housings, and coatings. Third, renewal timing, so you are not re‑issuing in the middle of a major selling season. A good EPD partner will lay out the trade‑offs in plain English and take on the data wrangling that teams dread.
Practical timeline cues for 2026 plans
Work backward from the first expiring declarations in your portfolio or from an announced product launch. Decide a reference year for factory utilities and scrap. Lock a PCR, align the operator, then let your consultant collect primary data while engineering focuses on getting product out the door. It sounds simple, and with the right process it actually is.
A quick reality check on the data
This analysis uses the global public registry of EPDs that most architects and specifiers consult. Due to loading delays, some EPDs from the last half of 2025 might not be reflected yet. If you want the full, up‑to‑date background dataset behind this article, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am also happy to hop on a quick call to help pick the best‑fit PCR for upcoming lighting EPDs based on the competitive landscape, free of charge.
PS: copy‑editing is hard, even for us perfectionists. There is many ways to write “luminaire,” and you’ll see both here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a product-specific EPD really necessary for luminaires in the U.S. market?
If project teams must report embodied carbon, they often use conservative defaults when no product-specific EPD exists. That makes selection tougher for non‑EPD products. A published, verified EPD removes that penalty, keeps your product in the running, and helps sales avoid last‑minute substitutions.
Which program operators are most common for lighting fixtures right now?
Association P.E.P dominates volume in this dataset, followed by EPD International AB. EPD Hub, INIES, and ASTM International appear with smaller shares. This reflects manufacturer preferences and reviewer familiarity rather than a single “right” choice.
Which PCR should a lighting manufacturer use for a new EPD?
Start with the rulebook used by close competitors for the same luminaire type. Balance that with operator experience and your renewal calendar. If two PCRs are viable, pick the one with the clearest guidance on electronic components, optics, and housings to reduce review cycles.
When should we schedule renewals for portfolios with many SKUs?
Cluster renewals by family so you can reuse data collection and reviewer context. Watch the 2028 and 2029 clusters in this category, where many declarations will expire across several PCRs. Begin scoping updates 6–9 months ahead of those dates.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
