Use our Search Facility to browse our members.....         Use our Search Facility to find your nearest retailer.....           Energy Efficient Lighting From September 2009 the phase out of incandescent and less energy efficient bulbs will begin, we will all be looking to energy efficient bulbs to meet our lighting needs. Lighting typically accounts for up to 30% of total electricity costs within the home, and by installing energy efficient lighting or lamps you can reduce your overall energy costs. Some Facts By buying an energy efficient light bulb rather than the other alternatives, you can cut energy wastage by over three quarters. That is a saving of £3 a year for an average bulb, or up to £6 for brighter bulbs, or those used for more hours a day. If everyone in the UK switched all their remaining traditional inefficient light bulbs to energy saving light bulbs, the electricity saved in just one year would run the UK¿s street lighting for over 5 years or provide electricity for every house in London for 11 months. Replacing all the remaining traditional inefficient light bulbs in your house could save you around £50 and 170kg CO2 a year, or £675 and 3 tonnes of CO2 over the lifetime of the bulbs. Source: Energy Saving Trust European EUP Legislation vs UK Voluntary Agreement Lamps This document gives a simple comparison between the UK voluntary phase out and the EU legal one. And an overview to the European EUP Legislation. Bulb Phase Out FQA The following FAQ represent typical queries that the LA are receiving in relation to the EuP Domestic Implementing Measure Part 1 (DIM1). A bright idea has got even better In your mind’s eye think of an energy saving bulb. Is it bulky and oddly shaped? Maybe giving off a cold, harsh light? If so, be prepared to think again. Frequently asked questions about the regulation on ecodesign requirements for non-directional household lamps On 18 March 2008, the Commission adopted a regulation on non-directional household lamps which would replace inefficient incandescent bulbs by more efficient alternatives (such as improved incandescent bulbs with halogen technology and compact fluorescent lamps) between 2009 and 2012. Questions & Answers on the EU decision to phase out incandescent and less energy efficient bulbs Find the Right Energy Saving Bulb for you! Like others, you may have got confused trying to find a comparison bulb and when you did find one, you felt the light output wasn't what you expected. Download the chart below, this will show you what type and wattage of bulbs are available based on how much light they give out. This is called LUMENS. Lumen information can be found on the bulb’s box and will become a prominent measurement for future bulbs. The G2Action website www.g2action.org/ has been developed with the support of the heating, insulation, glazing and lighting industries to provide information on how to improve the Energy Efficiency of Homes and improving the EPC ratings from “G” towards “A”. There is a great deal of confusing and sometimes conflicting information about what should be done and what is the best thing to do? What will save the most money? And what is the pay-back? The fact is that all homes will need to be fully insulated, have the most efficient heating and hot water systems and controls, have efficient windows and low energy lighting. It is not about why or how it is about when and that is now! www.g2action.org/ ELC environmental brochure This brochure presents general information on the characteristics and the environmental impacts of lamps. Specifically, the brochure will outline the specific constraints and requirements that result from lamps’ physical operating principles, material composition and applications. This environmental brochure will mainly deal with lamps for illumination purposes and will avoid all special purpose products For more information please contact: Tel: 01952 290905 email: enquiries@lightingassociation.com     Keyword         Email/Username Password         Forgotten your Password?