In December 2007, many of these state efforts became moot when the federal government enacted the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which requires all general-purpose light bulbs that produce 310–2600 lumens of light[33] be 30% more energy efficient (similar to current halogen lamps) than then-current incandescent bulbs by 2012 to 2014. The efficiency standards will start with 100-watt bulbs in January 2012 and end with 40-watt bulbs in January 2014.
Light bulbs outside of this range are exempt from the restrictions. Also exempt are several classes of specialty lights, including appliance lamps, rough service bulbs, 3-way, colored lamps, stage lighting, and plant lights.
By 2020, a second tier of restrictions would become effective, which requires all general-purpose bulbs to produce at least 45 lumens per watt (similar to current CFLs). Exemptions from the Act include reflector flood, 3-way, candelabra, colored, and other specialty bulbs.
Great!
Thanks!
Here I was thinking I’d have to head to Home Depot and buy a shopping cart or two full of light bulbs...
The complexity of the regulation is proof that our Government is insane.
A raft of regulation and oversight, regarding something as simple as a light bulb.
Our country is broke and we are paying people to regulate this BS
“...stage lighting...”
That is one where good old capitalism is taking care of it already. The move to LED lighting for stage application is happening faster than the transition from vinyl LP’s to CD’s.
I can not imagine any venue with a functioning stage using anything but LED’s and lasers within five years.
I had one of three curley light bulbs go out in the master bathroom overhead light, and there was a strong chemical smell that lasted for hours. I removed the remaining ones and will never go back. I will go on the black market to replace the Edison bulbs when these give out. Screw Green Tech, something that smells that bad when it burns out can’t be good for you! I am sure it is a fascist con by GE to make energy prices necessarily skyrocket!