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| February 23, 2012 |
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| Question: | With existing and new legislation changing lighting industry, who do you turn to for help? |
| Answer: | Voss Lighting realizes that new legislation means new mandates. Therefore we are dedicated to helping you understand these changes and find the energy saving alternatives that work for you. |
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2009 Department of Energy Regulations | |||
| The DOE recently announced new efficiency standards for linear and U-shaped fluorescent lamps, and halogen PAR lamps. It will eliminate nearly all 4-foot T12 lamps, some 4-foot T8 lamps, most 8-foot T12 lamps, and nearly all standard halogen PAR38, PAR30 and PAR20 lamps from the marketplace.* | ||||
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2007 Energy and Independence Security Act | |||
| The incandescent A-line regulations primarily affect the common 40W, 60W, 75W and 100W incandescent lamps. They require an increase in efficiency by approximately 30% starting in 2012 by requiring a reduction in lamp wattage while maintaining lumen levels. In addition, all R20, R30, R40, PAR20, PAR30, PAR38, BR30, BR40, ER30, ER40, and BPAR must meet halogen efficiency levels. Other provisions contained within the bill include regulations for ballasts used in metal halide fixtures and increased efficiency requirements for federal buildings.* | ||||
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2005 Energy Policy Act | |||
| The 2005 Energy Policy Act regulates and mandates minimum efficiency regulations, incentives and research dollars for lamps, ballasts, fixtures, and LEDs.* | ||||
| website: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/regulations/requirements_by_reg.html *Note, there are exclusions to each of these regulations. The regulation date are when the products can no longer be manufactured, inventory built prior to the cut off date can still be sold. |
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