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Lighting legislation is changing around the world. Many governments have accepted the need to promote new lighting systems such as LED light bulbs, in order to reduce energy bills and protect the environment. Most of this legislation focuses on incandescent bulbs. These bulbs convert just 10% or less of electrical energy into light; they disperse the rest as heat. This means incandescent bulbs are highly energy-inefficient. From September 2009, the European Union has phased in leg …

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have given their support to fourteen developing countries including Uruguay, Dominican Republic and Jordan, who all plan to phase out incandescent lamps. In July 2012 the fourteen countries took part in the Global Efficient Lighting Partnerships programme, with a view to increasing energy efficiency in developing countries. The fourteen countries are set to join 50 countries that are already planning to phase out incandescent bulbs by …

In 2008, the European Union agreed on a new law which affects drivers, vehicles and LED light bulbs. LED light bulbs and DRLs In accordance with the law, from February 2011 all new cars and small vans in the UK must have daytime running lights (DRLs). From August 2012, the same applies to all new lorries and buses. Motorists with these vehicles must use DRLs during daylight hours. They serve as a warning to pedestrians and other motorists. When the issue of DRLs first …