An organic electroluminescent device with new protective packaging. The package has a substantially transparent energy blocking layer disposed near the outer surface of the device. The energy blocking layer is configured to protect the electroluminescent device and packaging from ultraviolet, infrared, and other electromagnetic radiation. The energy blocking layer can also be configured to have a limiting oxygen index (LOI) of greater than twenty-one to reduce combustibility of the device and can optionally contain hydrophobic properties to help protect the device from moisture.