Posted: August 16, 2024
By: Editorial Team
With an increasing focus on energy conservation, the United States has proposed and implemented substantial changes in lighting standards and regulations. These regulations, which differ from state to state, can be challenging to understand, particularly for companies that operate in multiple states. However, it is crucial for ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing energy usage, and reducing costs.
Loeb is here to help you navigate these changes. Read on to learn more about lighting regulations across different states, insights into alternatives, and LED lighting services that can help you maneuver these changes efficiently.
Federal Regulations on Lamps
The Department of Energy (DoE) introduced these regulations regarding producing and selling incandescent light bulbs to reduce energy usage.
Effective date: August 23, 2023
- Revised definition of general service lamps (GSLs) and general service incandescent lamps (GSILs)
- A minimum standard of 45 lumens per watt for light bulbs that meet the revised definition
Effective date: July 25, 2028
- A minimum requirement of over 120 lumens per watt for most common bulb types
Additional State Regulations on Lamps
State-by-State Breakdown
Jump to state: CA • CO • HI • IL • ME • MA • MN • NV • NJ • OR • RI • VT • WA • DC
Thirteen states have implemented unique or additional requirements on GSLs and other lighting technologies, including compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), linear fluorescent lamps (LFL), and mercury vapor high-intensity discharge lamps (HID)1.
As the U.S. advances in reducing energy waste, regulating mercury-containing products, and embracing energy-efficient materials and LED lighting, it’s important to recognize that current laws and regulations may continue to evolve. We will update this blog regularly to inform you of the latest changes.
Quick Look: State Bans of Fluorescent & Mercury Vapor Lamps1 (Effective Dates)
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State |
4′ LFLs |
All LFLs |
Screw/bayonet CFLs |
Pin-based CFLs |
Mercury vapor HIDs |
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Vermont |
1/1/2024 |
— |
— |
— |
— |
|
California |
— |
1/1/2025 |
1/1/2024 |
1/1/2025 |
— |
|
Colorado |
— |
1/1/2025 |
1/1/2024 |
1/1/2025 |
— |
|
Oregon |
— |
1/1/2025 |
1/1/2024 |
1/1/2025 |
— |
|
Rhode Island |
— |
1/1/2025 |
1/1/2024 |
1/1/2025 |
— |
|
Hawaii |
— |
1/1/2026 |
1/1/2025 |
1/1/2026 |
— |
|
Minnesota |
— |
1/1/2026 |
1/1/2025 |
1/1/2026 |
1/1/2025 |
|
Maine |
— |
1/1/2026 |
1/1/2026 |
1/1/2026 |
— |
|
Illinois |
— |
1/1/2027 |
1/1/2026 |
1/1/2027 |
— |
|
Washington State |
— |
1/1/2029 |
1/1/2029 |
1/1/2029 |
— |
California
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFLs banned (1/1/2024)
- Sale of pin-based CFLs banned (1/1/2025)
- Sale of all LFLs banned (1/1/2025)
Details: Bill AB-2208
Colorado
- Sale of LFL with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFLs banned (1/1/2024)
- Sale of pin-based CFLs banned (1/1/2025)
- Sale of all LFLs banned (1/1/2025)
Details: HB23-1161
Hawaii
- Sale of LFLs with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFLs banned (1/1/2025)
- Sale of pin-based CFLs banned (1/1/2026)
- Sale of all LFLs banned (1/1/2026)
Details: SB690 SD2, HB192 HD2 SD1 CD1
Illinois
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFLs banned (1/1/2026)
- Sale of pin-based CFLs banned (1/1/2027)
- Sale of all LFLs banned (1/1/2027)
Details: HB2363
Maine
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFLs banned (1/1/2026)
- Sale of pin-based CFLs banned (1/1/2026)
- Sale of LFLs banned (1/1/2026)
Details: LD1814
Massachusetts
- Sale of LFLs with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned
Details: S.538
Minnesota
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFLs banned (1/1/2025)
- Sale of pin-based CFLs banned (1/1/2026)
- Sale of all LFLs banned (1/1/2026)
- Sale of mercury vapor HID banned (1/1/2025)
Details: HF3911
Nevada
- Sale of LFLs with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned
- Purchased LFL lamps must be installed (1/1/2024)
Details: AB144
New Jersey
- Sale of LFLs with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned
- Purchased LFL lamps must be installed by 1/1/2024
Details: NJDEP Appliance Standards
Oregon
- Sale of LFL with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned if manufactured after 1/1/2023
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFL banned (1/1/2024)
- Sale of pin-based CFL banned (1/1/2025)
- Sale of all LFL banned (1/1/2025)
Details: HB2531
Rhode Island
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFL banned (1/1/2024)
- Sale of pin-based CFL banned (1/1/2025)
- Sale of all LFL banned (1/1/2025)
Details: H5550
Vermont
- Sale of LFL with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned
- 4′ LFL banned (1/1/2024)
Details: H.500
Washington
- Sale of LFLs with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned
- Sale of screw-based or bayonet-based CFL banned (1/1/2029)
- Sale of pin-based CFL banned (1/1/2029)
- Sale of all LFLs banned (1/1/2029)
Details: HB1185
Washington, D.C.
- Sale of LFLs with high color rendering index (CRI ≥87) banned
- Sale of impact-resistant LFLs banned
- Sale of cold temperature LFLs banned
Benefits of New LED Lighting Solutions
As incandescent light bulbs and certain fluorescent lamps are phased out, consider the advantages of LED lighting. Although LEDs might initially cost more, they provide significant savings in the long run.
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As states increasingly ban CFL and LFL technologies, businesses should explore how these changes affect them and consider adopting energy-efficient lighting solutions that comply with new regulations. Here are just a few energy-efficient lighting solutions that line up with the direction of the updated regulations:
Your Commercial Lighting Upgrade Partner
When planning an upgrade to LED lighting, it’s important to evaluate various options and ensure they fit with your long-term objectives. That is why it’s imperative to have a lighting distributor and partner by your side to help you navigate the world of commercial LED lighting, from energy savings to new technology and, ultimately, selling the value across your organization. Contact us online or call 800.686.6351 to talk about your next project.
1 Regulatory Advisory for Fluorescent & Mercury Vapor Lamps, 7/15/2024, Current Lighting
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