European and International Lighting Legislation
4th Sep 2023
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
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The Incandescent Phase Out
13th Aug 2023
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
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LED: The Perfect Answer for Daytime Running Lights
12th Mar 2023
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 arose, car ma
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