Global Legislation to Phase-out Incandescent Lamps
Global Legislation to Phase-Out Incandescent Lamps
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Energy Independence And Security Act of 2007 phases out inefficient incandescent lamps starting in 2010 and with 100W in 2012 and 60W & 40W in 2014
- Phases out lamps between 40 and 150 watts within the two year time line
- Requires light bulb makers to improve the efficiency of incandescent bulbs by 25 percent.
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Phase II of this will start in 2020, which will effect all general purpose bulbs
Canada, European Union and other countries have enacted similar policies, examples of incandescent lamp bans:
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Brazil and Venezuela phase out started in 2005
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Switzerland, The Netherlands, Australia and Ireland began their phase out in 2009
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Philippines phased out by 2010
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Italy phase out began 2010
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India will phase out by 2012
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U.K. phases out by 2011
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Finland phases out as of 2011
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Argentina, Russia and Canada will phase out in 2012
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All members of the EU will phase out by 2012
China agreed to phase out incandescent production over the next 10 years
- China accounts for 75% to 90% of world light bulb manufacturing