How to Choose the Right Light
09/29/2017
Heading to the lighting aisle soon? Keep these key factors in mind when selecting your new light source:
Incandescent
Residential Lighting: Title 24 and Technology Update
01/01/2008
These presentation slides cover best practices for residential lighting design. The material is designed to help builders meet, or exceed, California's 2008 Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards. It includes background and policy, common lighting terms and technology updates, guidance in residential lighting design, a step-by-step overview of the Title 24 compliance process, and additional resources.
Ready or Not: Incandescent Bulbs Set to Disappear From Store Shelves
12/03/2010
Energy NewsData Corp. – Most people may not know it yet, but lighting aisles in California stores are about to undergo a profound transformation. Beginning Jan. 1, the sale of old-style incandescent light bulbs will officially be phased out. California is the first state to implement the initiative, a year ahead of the rest of the country.
Light Bulbs Poised for a Big Change
03/30/2009
New York Times Green Inc. column– Changing efficiency standards for light bulbs in Europe and elsewhere raise questions about the quality of CFLs and other alternatives to incandescents. Commentary from CLTC Director Michael Siminovitch sheds light on the manufacturing and market launch of CFLs.
New law requiring improved energy efficiency for lamps begins Jan. 1
12/30/2010
California Energy Commission – A new federal law will start saving consumers money by improving the energy efficiency standard for incandescent light bulbs sold in California on or after January 1, 2011.
New law requiring improved energy efficiency for lamps begins Jan. 1
