What Legislation is Important to Me?

Legislation is a big topic, especially as it relates to lighting. Below is a summary of 3 key areas in which legislation may be important to you:

Rebates/Incentives - Many times, the presence of a rebate, tax deduction, or other incentive is the catalyst for whether to proceed with the project. Below are links to 3rd party websites that provide more information:

• Energy Policy Act 2005 (EPAct)
• Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiencies (DSIRE)
• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG)
• Other Tax Breaks

Manufacturing Legislation - Everyday, federal and state governments are creating legislation that affect the manufacturing of products specifically within the lighting industry. Below are a few examples of the most relevant:

• Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) 2007
• Energy Star Home Page
• California's Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24)
• Department of Energy (DOE)
  • SSL Quality Advocates
  • ENERGY STAR for SSL
  • CALiPER
  • SSL Standards (i.e. LM 79/LM80)

Standards Development - There are many 3rd party sources that develop standards within the lighting industry. These sources become the industry standard for companies to manufacturer their products. Below are links to their websites for more information: