MEPS and Alternative Strategies for Linear Fluorescent Lamps: Regulatory Impact Statement

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Summary

This regulatory impact statement to investigate the introduction of MEPS for linear fluorescent lamps was commissioned by NAEEEC and was prepared by Mark Ellis & Associates. This public comment draft was released in December 2003.

Lighting represents a considerable proportion of electricity use in Australia, and therefore is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated that linear fluorescent lamps contribute 58% of all greenhouse gas emissions due to lighting in Australia. It is estimated that linear fluorescent lamps (including indirect air conditioning effects) are responsible for the consumption of between 10,000 and 13,000 GWh per annum and around 2.5% of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions.

The proposed Australian regulation will cover products from a length of 550mm to 1500mm inclusive. The Canadian and US standards do not include specifications for 1500mm lamp sizes, whilst the New Zealand standard includes specification for lamp sizes up to and including 1500mm. The joint Australian and New Zealand Standard proposes to specify both initial and maintained minimum average lamp efficacy figures.

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