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Federal Legislation mandates that all general service fluorescent lamps must meet minimum efficacy standards to be sold in the U.S. This effectively
eliminates all T12 lamps with the exception of certain specialty types, including lamps with high CRI and those designed for cold temperature applications.
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), signed by President George W. Bush in December 2007, mandates the reduction of
energy consumption by 25% to 30% in existing incandescent lamps. The program started with the ban of 100 watt incandescent lamps in
January 2012 and will end with the ban of 40/60 watt incandescent lamps in January 2014.
January 2012 was the first of several “effective dates” that the EISA legislation has imposed on the lamp industry. The “effective date” is the
cutoff date that lamp manufacturers are no longer permitted to produce or import lamps that do not meet EISA’s requirements. However, they
can still sell these lamps until their inventory is depleted. The affected inefficient lamps include incandescent, decorative and globe lamp types.
Energy Independence Act of 2007 (EISA) -
General Service Incandescent Phased Out by 2014
2011 - 2014 STANDARDS FOR GENERAL SERVICE INCANDESCENT LAMPS
Current
Wattage
Rated
Lumen
Ranges
New
Maximum
Rated Wattage
Minimum
Rated Life
National
Effective
Date*
California
Effective
Date
100W
1490 – 2600
72W
1000 hrs.
1/1/2012
1/1/2011
75W
1050 – 1489
53W
1000 hrs.
1/1/2013
1/1/2012
60W
750 – 1049
43W
1000 hrs.
1/1/2014
1/1/2013
40W
310 – 749
29W
1000 hrs.
1/1/2014
1/1/2013
2012 STANDARDS FOR GENERAL SERVICE FLUORESCENT LAMPS
Lamp Type
Correlated Color
Temperature
Energy Conservation
Standard lm/W
4-Foot (T8-T12) Medium Bi-pin
≥ 25W
≤ 4,500K
89
> 4,500K and ≤ 7,000K
88
2-Foot (T8-T12) U-Shaped
≥ 25W
≤ 4,500K
84
> 4,500K and ≤ 7,000K
81
8-Foot (T8-T12) Slimline
≥ 52W
≤ 4,500K
97
> 4,500K and ≤ 7,000K
93
8-Foot (T8-T12) High Output
≤ 4,500K
92
> 4,500K and ≤ 7,000K
88
4-Foot (T5) Miniature Bi-pin
Standard Output ≥ 26W
≤ 4,500K
86
> 4,500K and ≤ 7,000K
81
4-Foot (T5) Miniature Bi-pin
High Output ≥ 49W
≤ 4,500K
76
> 4,500K and ≤ 7,000K
72
Effective July 14, 2012
Current exemptions should continue to include lamps with high CRI (≥ 87), Cold Temp, UV, etc.
Source: NEMA
* As of the “National Effective Date” lamp manufacturers are no longer permitted to produce or import lamps that do not meet efficiency requirements.
However, these lamps can be sold until inventory is depleted.
The Westinghouse Solution -
Eco-Halogen Lamps
Westinghouse’s selection of lower wattage A-shape halogen lamps is an excellent energy-saving alternative to popular compact fluorescent lamps and expensive
LED lamps. These lamps provide instant Coolness and remain fully dimmable, plus offer energy savings that meet federal energy-efficiency standards.
Refer to page 14 in this brochure for a complete offering of household and reflector lamps.
can still sell these lamps until their inventory is depleted. The affected inefficient lamps include incandescent, decorative and globe lamp types.
2011 - 2014 STANDARDS FOR GENERAL SERVICE INCANDESCENT LAMPS
Current
Wattage
100W
75W
60W
40W
* As of the “National Effective Date” lamp manufacturers are no longer permitted to produce or import lamps that do not meet efficiency requirements.
The Westinghouse Solution -
T12 & T8 Fluorescent Lamps
Westinghouse has received an exemption through July 14, 2014 and can continue to offer 700 series T8 lamps, as well as, a variety of compliant
800 series lamps. Plus, there are some reduced wattage energy-saving options for some non-compliant T12 lamps.
General Service Fluorescent Lamps (GSFL)
Westinghouse
receives exemption to
continue to provide
T8 700 Series!
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