Educational Guide to Energy-Efficient Lighting
March 4, 2011
Related To: National Electrical Manufacturers Association
The 5 Ls of Lighting: The Consumer’s Guide to Choosing Energy-Efficient Lighting is now available. It provides a brief overview of the fundamental information about the new lighting energy efficiency standards that roll out nationwide starting January 2012 and that began in California in January of this year. The five Ls in the title stand for location, lumens, light bulbs, label, and law. This guide empowers consumers with the knowledge they need to take advantage of new light bulb technologies. It explains the implementation dates of the law and highlights the variety of light bulb options available. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is neither a ban on incandescent light bulbs nor a compact florescent lamp (CFL) mandate.