Residential light bulb market: Regulatory activity and market transformation
DownloadHow will Å·²©ÓéÀÖ residential light bulb market and utility-sponsored residential lighting programs react to recent regulatory and legal activities?
Until recently, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ future of light bulb efficiency standards was shadowed by uncertainties in Å·²©ÓéÀÖ regulatory landscape. While some uncertainty remains due to additional regulatory activities and lawsuits against Å·²©ÓéÀÖ U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), recent rulings published by DOE allow us to see more clearly on several key issues. Download this white paper for a fresh look at:- The final definition for general service lamps (GSLs);
- The impact on efficiency standards now that Å·²©ÓéÀÖ 45 lumen per Watt (lm/W) backstop wasn’t triggered;
- WheÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr states have Å·²©ÓéÀÖ authority to enforce a more stringent standard than Å·²©ÓéÀÖ federal government;
- Active DOE regulatory activity on light bulb efficiency standards;
- Opposition to DOE’s regulatory activity, including lawsuits;
- Potential changes to standards and estimated timeline projections; and
- The impact of utility programs on Å·²©ÓéÀÖ light bulb market.
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