Westinghouse Lighting Corporation
Summary of Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Status:
On December 19, 2007, President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. It is law number 110—140.
***IMMEDIATE IMPACT (related to our product)
SEC. 322. INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMP EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
Incandescent Reflector Standards:
Standards will now apply to ER, BR, and BPAR lamps as of July 2008.
Effective Dates
- ER, BR, and BPAR lamps – The specified standards apply to these lamps and similar lamp shapes on and after January 1, 2008.
- Lamps between 2.25 – 2.75 inches in diameter - The specified standards apply to these lamps on and after January 1, 2008 or the date that is 180 days after the date of enactment of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (June 16, 2008).
Includes:
- ER, BR, BPAR or similar lamp shapes
- Reflector lamps that measure between 2.25” (18/8) and 2.75” (22/8) in diameter
- Lamps that are rated 40 watts or higher
Incandescent Reflector Lamps
Nominal Lamp Wattage |
Minimum Average Lamp Efficacy (LPW) |
Effective Date (Period of Months) |
40—50 |
10.5 |
36 |
51—66 |
11.0 |
36 |
67—85 |
12.5 |
36 |
86—115 |
14.0 |
36 |
116—155 |
14.5 |
36 |
156—205 |
15.0 |
36 |
Lamps that are exempt from these standards are:
- ER30, BR30, BR40, or ER40 lamps that are 50 watts or less
- BR30, BR40, or ER40 lamps that are 65 watts
- R20 incandescent reflector lamps rated 45 watts or less
- Colored incandescent reflector lamps
FUTURE CONSIDERATION: Phasing Out General Service Incandescent Lamps
Common household type lamps including A-shape styles in standard finishes will be phased out over the next six years. By imposing restrictions that today’s incandescent lamps cannot meet, the products will be phased out. Specialty lamps are not subject to the restrictions. (LISTING TO FOLLOW)
The general service incandescent lamps may not be manufactured or imported for sale after the dates listed below. Bulbs will be phased out as follows:
- 100 watt incandescent lamps – January 1, 2012
- 75 watt incandescent lamps – January 1, 2013
- 40 watt and 60 watt incandescent lamps – January 1, 2014
Energy Efficiency Standards for General Service Incandescent Lamps
The term “general service incandescent lamp” means a standard incandescent or halogen type lamp that--
- is intended for general service applications
- has a medium screw base
- has a lumen range of 310 to 2,600 lumens (40-100 watt equivalent)
- is capable of operating at a voltage range within 110 and 130 volts
Candelabra base incandescent lamps shall not exceed 60 watts.
Intermediate base incandescent lamps shall not exceed 40 watts.
General Service Incandescent Lamp Changes and Effective Dates
Maximum Rate Wattage |
Current Wattage |
Rated Lumen Ranges |
Minimum Rated Lifetime |
Manufactured On or After |
72 |
100 |
1490—2600 |
1,000 hours |
1/1/2012 |
53 |
75 |
1050—1489 |
1,000 hours |
1/1/2013 |
43 |
60 |
750—1049 |
1,000 hours |
1/1/2014 |
29 |
40 |
310—749 |
1,000 hours |
1/1/2014 |
NOTE:
States must adopt the federal standards for general service incandescent lamps. There are two exceptions:
- California currently has standards in effect for these lamps which may be maintained until the federal standards take effect.
Exclusions (Specialty Lamps)- The term “general service incandescent lamp” DOES NOT include the following incandescent lamps:
- An appliance lamp
- A black light lamp
- A bug lamp
- A colored lamp
- An infrared lamp
- A plant light lamp
- A reflector lamp
- A rough service lamp
- A shatter-resistant lamp (including a shatter-proof lamp and a shatter-protected lamp)
- A sign service lamp
- A silver bowl lamp
- A 3-way incandescent lamp
- A traffic signal lamp
- A vibration service lamp
- A G-shape lamp with a diameter of 5 inches or more
- A T-shape lamp that is less than or equal to 40 watts or is longer than 10 inches
- A B, BA, CA, F, G16-1/2, G-25, G30, S, or M-14 lamp less than or equal to 40 watts
NOTE: Monitoring Lamps
In an effort to limit the use of specialty incandescent lamps as replacements for the common lamps being phased out, sales data will be collected / analyzed by NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) and the Secretary during the years 2010 through 2025 for the following products:
- Rough service lamps
- Vibration service lamps
- 3-way incandescent lamps
- 2,601 – 3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps
- Shatter-resistant lamps
If the sales of these lamps double compared to unit sales for the same year, new restrictions will be imposed limiting lamp wattage and packaging quantities.
The Secretary will review standards and exemptions for general service lamps by January 1, 2014.
- If the standards will be amended, a final rule must be published before January 1, 2022.
