Significant climate action legislation is occurring at the US Federal level, as well as in Massachusetts and Maryland.
Legislation + Regulation
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
Could Sustainable Lighting Product Regulations Be Coming to North America?
Industry discussions about sustainable lighting are increasing, but what would sustainable product regulations look like? The European Union (EU) is far ahead of North America on sustainable product regulations, and a look at what the EU is doing gives one vision of where sustainable product regulations could go in North America.
DOE Estimates Linear Fluorescent Lamp Shipments Dropped 85% Between 2015 & 2022, Heading For 98% Drop By 2026
On May 31st, 2022, the US Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Determination that it does not intend to amend efficiency standards for General Service Fluorescent Lamps (GSFL). On July 11th, 2022, DOE held a webinar presenting its rationale.
Energy + Environment, Legislation + Regulation
Vermont First State To Ban 4’ Fluorescent Tubes, But Probably Not The Last
Vermont is the first state in the U.S. to ban 4′ fluorescent linear lamps.