This staff report discusses draft energy efficiency standards (California Code of Regulations, title 20, §§1601-1609) for certain types of linear fluorescent lamps that are not covered by federal energy conservation standards for general service fluorescent lamps. The scope of the draft standards includes impact-resistant linear fluorescent lamps, linear fluorescent lamps with a color rendering index of 87 or greater, and 2-foot and 3-foot linear lamps.
Staff proposes minimum efficiency standards for impact-resistant linear fluorescent lamps and linear fluorescent lamps with color rendering index of 87 or greater that are equivalent to the existing federal energy conservation standards for general service fluorescent lamps. Staff proposes to set a minimum efficiency standard for 2-foot and 3-foot linear lamps that are technology neutral and would apply to fluorescent and light-emitting diode light sources.
The draft standards would be effective one year after the California Energy Commission adopts regulations.
Energy Commission staff analyzed the cost effectiveness and technical feasibility of the draft standards. Statewide energy use, energy savings, and related environmental impacts and benefits are included in this report.
