U.S. and Canada Introduce New Standards for Lighting Energy

The reporter recently learned that Canada will postpone the effective date of the new energy efficiency standard for light bulbs, while the United States will adopt the latest revised energy conservation standard for fluorescent ballasts, which will cover a variety of ballasts.

A few days ago, the Canadian government announced that it would delay the time limit for the universal light bulbs to meet the new energy efficiency standards by two years. Specifically, the 75-Watt and 100-Watt bulbs must meet the new energy efficiency regulations from January 1, 2014, while the 40-Watt and 60-Watt bulbs will meet the new standards from December 31, 2014.

In addition to the energy efficiency standard of the lamp itself, new energy-saving accessories related to lighting fixtures have also been introduced. In November, the U.S. Department of Energy adopted the newly revised minimum energy conservation standard for fluorescent ballasts, which will take effect from November 14, 2014, covering a wide range of ballasts.

Analysts said that although Canada postpones the implementation date of the new energy efficiency standards, the trend of global energy conservation and consumption reduction is very obvious. Relevant departments reminded that affiliated companies should take precautions, pay attention to the upgrading of products, and actively open up new markets. At the same time, it is also necessary to keep abreast of the latest standards and to follow the energy efficiency standards of each exporting country.