California to phase out linear fluorescent lamps starting in 2024
Recently, according to foreign media reports, California passed the AB-2208 bill, starting in 2024, California will phase out compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and linear fluorescent lamps (LFL).
California to phase out linear fluorescent lamps starting in 2024
2022-09-21 16:15:19 [Edit: Akwan]
Recently, according to foreign media reports, California passed the AB-2208 bill, starting in 2024, California will phase out compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) and linear fluorescent lamps (LFL).
The Act states that on or after January 1, 2024, screw base or bayonet base compact fluorescent lamps will not be offered or for final sale as new manufactured products; on or after January 1, 2025, Pin base CFLs, LFLs, or final sale as new manufactured products will not be offered. The following lamps are not subject to the Act:
1. Lamp for image capture and projection
2. Lamps with a higher proportion of UV light emission
3. Lamps for medical or veterinary diagnosis or treatment, or lamps for medical devices
4. Lamps for the manufacture or quality control of medicinal products
5. Lamps for Spectroscopy and Optical Applications
Foreign media pointed out that in the past, although fluorescent lamps contained mercury that was harmful to the environment, they were allowed to be used and even promoted because they were the most energy-efficient lighting technology at the time. In the past 10 years, LED lighting has gradually become popular, because its electricity consumption is only half that of fluorescent lamps, and it is a lighting alternative with high luminous efficiency and low cost. This AB2208 bill is an important climate protection measure that will significantly save electricity and carbon dioxide emissions. Reduce the use of fluorescent lamps and accelerate the popularization of LED lighting.