Introducing a New Flavor of Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs RELATED ARTICLES Good News on the Greenlighting Front: Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs Are Here to Stay Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Defending the Underdog: The Bright Side of Energy-Saving CFL Bulbs Save energy with the led light bulb LED light bulbs best for illuminating homes and offices Distinction between led weather proof light fixture LED bulbs and Halogen bulbs Illuminating the Great Outdoors with Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Green Light Know How: Your Guide to Energy-Saving Light Bulbs DOs and DONTs With LED Light Bulbs Repurpose your old Incandescent Light Bulbs How LED light bulbs saves energy Saving Electricity by using LED bulbs Energy Saving Light Bulbs: CFL & LED Bulbs LED Light Bulbs Choose the Best Energy Efficient One for Good Savings on Electricity Bills Save the energy with LED Light Bulbs Peter Ellinwood Introducing a New Flavor of Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs Environment Articles | August 26, 2009 With new legislation in place, manufacturers must create light bulbs that are exponentially more energy efficient. While the 2007 EISA covered general use bulbs, new rules for theimproved energy efficiency of so-called PAR (Parabolic AluminizedReflector) lamps (commonly used in residential and commercialdownlighting applications) were issued in June by the U. The best CFL lightbulbs also cast a flattering light, much better than when they werefirst offered. Innovative newproducts are already here with more being introduced all the time. While CFL lightbulbs meet this challenge, the Energy Independence and Security Act(EISA) doesn’t favor any specific technology. For lower wattage lamps, i. CFL light bulbs areenthusiastically endorsed by the Energy Star program and are the mostpopular green light bulbs among consumers, businesses and even publicinstitutions looking to reduce lighting costs and shrink their carbonfootprint.S. Secretary ofEnergy Stephen Chu.Starting in 2012 with higher wattages, light bulbs must be about 30%more energy efficient than current standards require.
High efficiency halogens last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.S. Example 2: GE’s 48 watt PAR30 bulb (itself 20% more energy efficientthan the applicable DOE 2012 rules for incandescent reflectors) has a4,200 hour average rated life, 40% longer than the 75 watt halogen lampit is designed to replace. CFLs are a solid choice for consumers seeking moreeco-friendly lighting, but there’s a new option to consider. On the plus side, theseenergy-efficient light bulbs pay for themselves in energy savingsquickly when used for three or more hours per day.In ConclusionFor consumers, business owners and public institutions committed toreducing energy consumption through simple changes in lighting choices,there are energy-efficient light bulbs for every need. Theseenergy-efficient light bulbs have several advantages over CFL lightbulbs:Instant-on technologySparkling white light: not blue, not butterscotch, just crisp and clearSuperior dimmability (and because they’re in the incandescent family, extended lifespan when dimmed) Compatible with motion control sensorsStable light output: will fire regardless of ambient temperatureSuitable for use in fully-enclosed fixtures 100% Mercury-freeWhat makes these energy-efficient light bulbs greener than the traditional bulbs being phased out?High-efficiency halogens use less electricity to produce the same amount of light. That’s 30% more energyefficient and nearly 10% more efficient than required by EISA byJanuary 1, 2012.
These regulations are expected to go into effect inthe second half of 2012.e. Extra life translates into more time to realize financial and carbon emissions savings. Therefore, proactivelighting companies have been investing resources in R&D to ensurecompliance with forthcoming laws and regulations while givingindividual and business consumers a wider choice of energy-efficientlight bulbs.A Legislative and Regulatory Foundation for Energy Efficiency: More than Just CFL Light BulbsLegislation passed by the U. those ofless than 100 watts, the 2012 standards will drive efficiency up by 24%to 87% depending on bulb diameter, wattage and voltage. But as their popularity grows, CFL light bulbs present notable drawbacks -- discover what manufacturers are doing to combat this issue and devise new ways to light your home the green way. Example 1: Philips offers a 70 watt general-purpose bulb, which isequivalent to a 100 watt standard incandescent.. Consumers will see some exciting changes asmanufacturers strive to increase the efficiency of these green lightbulbs to meet the new standards.Among the various energy-efficient light bulbs, CFL light bulbshave notable drawbacks when compared to traditional incandescent bulbs,their higher purchase price, slower start-up time and inferiordimmability among them. government in 2007 mandatesefficiency gains for commonly-used light bulbs by January 2014. market. High-Efficiency Halogen Lamps - A Clear Choice in Green Light BulbsLamp manufacturers have been aware of consumer dissatisfaction with CFLlight bulbs and have actively participated in recent legislative andregulatory processes aimed at arresting the pace of climate change dueto lighting-related greenhouse gas emissions. Introduced in the ’80s, these electricity sippers havebeen greatly improved over the years.
These light bulbs, which not only save you more money, are also better for the environment, helping consumers reduce carbon footprints. CFLs also contain a small amount of mercury andmust be recycled at the end of their life. The pros and cons of energy-efficient light bulbs have been muchdebated over the last decade. This mandate isalso technologically neutral, leaving manufacturers free to unleashtheir ingenuity in designing the energy-efficient light bulbs they wishto produce and make available to the U. The main focus of the discussion has beenCFL light bulbs.As a result, right now, almost three years ahead of schedule,screw-in high efficiency halogen lamps are on the market. The broad standards havecreated opportunities for leading lighting manufacturers, such asPhilips and General Electric, that are committed to developinginnovative energy-efficient light bulbs which address a wider range oflighting applications than CFL light bulbs alone.S
High efficiency halogens last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs.S. Example 2: GE’s 48 watt PAR30 bulb (itself 20% more energy efficientthan the applicable DOE 2012 rules for incandescent reflectors) has a4,200 hour average rated life, 40% longer than the 75 watt halogen lampit is designed to replace. CFLs are a solid choice for consumers seeking moreeco-friendly lighting, but there’s a new option to consider. On the plus side, theseenergy-efficient light bulbs pay for themselves in energy savingsquickly when used for three or more hours per day.In ConclusionFor consumers, business owners and public institutions committed toreducing energy consumption through simple changes in lighting choices,there are energy-efficient light bulbs for every need. Theseenergy-efficient light bulbs have several advantages over CFL lightbulbs:Instant-on technologySparkling white light: not blue, not butterscotch, just crisp and clearSuperior dimmability (and because they’re in the incandescent family, extended lifespan when dimmed) Compatible with motion control sensorsStable light output: will fire regardless of ambient temperatureSuitable for use in fully-enclosed fixtures 100% Mercury-freeWhat makes these energy-efficient light bulbs greener than the traditional bulbs being phased out?High-efficiency halogens use less electricity to produce the same amount of light. That’s 30% more energyefficient and nearly 10% more efficient than required by EISA byJanuary 1, 2012.
These regulations are expected to go into effect inthe second half of 2012.e. Extra life translates into more time to realize financial and carbon emissions savings. Therefore, proactivelighting companies have been investing resources in R&D to ensurecompliance with forthcoming laws and regulations while givingindividual and business consumers a wider choice of energy-efficientlight bulbs.A Legislative and Regulatory Foundation for Energy Efficiency: More than Just CFL Light BulbsLegislation passed by the U. those ofless than 100 watts, the 2012 standards will drive efficiency up by 24%to 87% depending on bulb diameter, wattage and voltage. But as their popularity grows, CFL light bulbs present notable drawbacks -- discover what manufacturers are doing to combat this issue and devise new ways to light your home the green way. Example 1: Philips offers a 70 watt general-purpose bulb, which isequivalent to a 100 watt standard incandescent.. Consumers will see some exciting changes asmanufacturers strive to increase the efficiency of these green lightbulbs to meet the new standards.Among the various energy-efficient light bulbs, CFL light bulbshave notable drawbacks when compared to traditional incandescent bulbs,their higher purchase price, slower start-up time and inferiordimmability among them. government in 2007 mandatesefficiency gains for commonly-used light bulbs by January 2014. market. High-Efficiency Halogen Lamps - A Clear Choice in Green Light BulbsLamp manufacturers have been aware of consumer dissatisfaction with CFLlight bulbs and have actively participated in recent legislative andregulatory processes aimed at arresting the pace of climate change dueto lighting-related greenhouse gas emissions. Introduced in the ’80s, these electricity sippers havebeen greatly improved over the years.
These light bulbs, which not only save you more money, are also better for the environment, helping consumers reduce carbon footprints. CFLs also contain a small amount of mercury andmust be recycled at the end of their life. The pros and cons of energy-efficient light bulbs have been muchdebated over the last decade. This mandate isalso technologically neutral, leaving manufacturers free to unleashtheir ingenuity in designing the energy-efficient light bulbs they wishto produce and make available to the U. The main focus of the discussion has beenCFL light bulbs.As a result, right now, almost three years ahead of schedule,screw-in high efficiency halogen lamps are on the market. The broad standards havecreated opportunities for leading lighting manufacturers, such asPhilips and General Electric, that are committed to developinginnovative energy-efficient light bulbs which address a wider range oflighting applications than CFL light bulbs alone.S
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