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Effective Date Delayed for Canadian General Service Lighting Energy Efficiency Regulations
发布时间：2014-09-28 17:50:00 点击：
The Energy Efficiency Regulations have been amended to delay the effective dates for incandescent phase outs prescribed in the Regulations by two years to January 1, 2014 for 100 and 75 watt bulbs and to December 31, 2014 for 60 and 40 watt bulbs.
Background
Following the introduction of the energy efficiency standard for general service lighting (light bulbs) in 2007, which was designed to implement incandescent bulb improvements or replacement by technologies such as compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, Natural Resources Canada received over 100 communications from consumers concerning alternative technologies. These concerns were focused mainly on perceived health issues, performance and mercury content. Though these questions have been addressed, it was determined that evidence to allay these concerns has not been fully communicated to or understood by the consumer.
Consequently, the implementation of the standards for general service lighting for all wattages will be delayed so that implications for lighting choices for Canadian consumers can be more effectively communicated to them.
Summary of Amendment
This amendment to the General Service Lighting Regulations delays the effective dates for general service incandescent bulb bans prescribed in the Energy Efficiency Regulations by two years to January 1, 2014 for 100 and 75 watt bulbs and to December 31, 2014 for 60 and 40 watt bulbs.
The new effective date for compliance with Canada’s efficiency standards for general service lighting for 100/75/60/40 watt light bulbs (general service lamps) has been established to strengthen communication activities, to allow more time for technology innovations to be introduced and established, and to address concerns expressed about perceived health and mercury issues, including safe disposal for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). This delay also allows programs dealing with the disposal of CFLs to be more firmly established.
Additional Information
Canada Gazette Notice:
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-11-09/html/sor-dors228-eng.html
Background
Following the introduction of the energy efficiency standard for general service lighting (light bulbs) in 2007, which was designed to implement incandescent bulb improvements or replacement by technologies such as compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, Natural Resources Canada received over 100 communications from consumers concerning alternative technologies. These concerns were focused mainly on perceived health issues, performance and mercury content. Though these questions have been addressed, it was determined that evidence to allay these concerns has not been fully communicated to or understood by the consumer.
Consequently, the implementation of the standards for general service lighting for all wattages will be delayed so that implications for lighting choices for Canadian consumers can be more effectively communicated to them.
Summary of Amendment
This amendment to the General Service Lighting Regulations delays the effective dates for general service incandescent bulb bans prescribed in the Energy Efficiency Regulations by two years to January 1, 2014 for 100 and 75 watt bulbs and to December 31, 2014 for 60 and 40 watt bulbs.
The new effective date for compliance with Canada’s efficiency standards for general service lighting for 100/75/60/40 watt light bulbs (general service lamps) has been established to strengthen communication activities, to allow more time for technology innovations to be introduced and established, and to address concerns expressed about perceived health and mercury issues, including safe disposal for compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). This delay also allows programs dealing with the disposal of CFLs to be more firmly established.
Additional Information
Canada Gazette Notice:
http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2011/2011-11-09/html/sor-dors228-eng.html
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