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DOE Plans Lighting Alternatives Consumer Education Initiative
July 23, 2010... The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 will change what the United States uses for general lighting. The law, put into effect by then President Bush, plans a phase out of incandescent bulbs. Such a phase out can only be effective if the public knows about it.
For this reason, the U.S. Department of Energy has announced plans for a new consumer education initiative that will be timed to the upcoming changes in light bulb regulation. According to the DOE, the initiative will provide greater awareness of the overall benefits of the legislative changes and new, “greener” technologies, such as LEDs and CFLs.
At an SSL Market Workshop that the DOE put on in Philadephia, representatives from GE, Philips, Cree, and Osram Sylvania, as well as major retailers including The Home Depot, Costco Wholesale and Grainger were on hand.
The DOE notes that these partners are already set to work on the DOE's consumer education initiative. Additionally the DOE expects other partners to join in the effort. Source/Type: Solid State Lighting Design LED Lighting News - News - Staff reports See the Current Industry News Summary
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