The California Energy Commission (CEC) released an evaluation report on small-diameter directional lights and LED light standards. Directional lights are typically commercial fixtures, while LED lights are often used in residential applications as replacement light sources for incandescent bulbs and fluorescent lamps. Using the 2007 energy number as a benchmark, in order to achieve the goal of reducing residential energy consumption by 50% and commercial energy consumption by 25% by 2018, the Energy Commission has established standards for LED light bulbs that can save energy and improve lighting quality for lamps sold in California.
New regulations increase sales of energy-saving LED lamps
New regulations on energy conservation are expected to have a financial impact. The Energy Commission estimates that for every US$4 (NT$130) invested in more energy-efficient directional lights, consumers can save nearly US$250 (NT$8,112) in electricity and maintenance costs over 11 years. The energy-saving effect of LED lamps is also obvious to all, and the price is continuing to drop.
Energy Commissioner Andrew McAllister said: “Replacing power-hungry products with efficient, energy-saving light bulbs is one of the easiest ways to help California meet its energy-saving goals. Although both small-diameter directional lights and LED lights can significantly save energy, there are currently no federal regulations to regulate them. The regulations proposed this time can set standards for the quality and performance of energy-saving LED lamps. Accurate and prevent consumers from encountering the same problems as fluorescent energy-saving light bulbs. "
In 2029, according to the specifications of energy-saving directional lights and LED lights, approximately 3,000 gigawatts (109) of electricity can be saved annually, which is far more than the electricity required by approximately 400,000 homes in Santa Barbara and Vendora counties.
Small diameter LED directional lights
Small diameter directional lights are commonly used in shops, hotels and restaurants, homes and museums. In California, there are approximately 1.6 million directional lights, and the inventory is expected to reach 1.8 million in 2029. The specification covers lights below 5.7 centimeters and is expected to take effect on January 1, 2018.
The key points of energy-saving LED lamps and lanterns are as follows:
The efficacy must meet any of the following standards, greater than 80 lumens/watt or achieve a combined color rendering and efficacy score of 165, and at least 70 lumens/watt.
The lamp life is at least 25,000 hours. Energy-saving LED lamps are the only products currently on the market that meet this standard. This standard will inevitably cause people to gradually switch from products with higher energy consumption to the use of LED products.
LED lights
This time, full-circle LED lights, directional LED lights, lighting decorations and alternative LED lights are regulated. LED light bulbs consume less energy and have a longer lifespan. Overall, the energy saved is much higher than the high unit price of LED lights.
The specifications for LED lamps include improving the quality of lamps currently on the market, but there is room for negotiation regarding lamp efficiency and color rendering. In the new specifications, Standard I will take effect from January 1, 2017, while Standard II will take effect from 2019.
The main points are as follows:
The lighting range of all-circuit luminaires must comply with the ENERGYSTAR® specifications set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
On the product label of LED lamp holders that are substitutes for traditional incandescent lamps, they must first meet the minimum threshold of the specification before they can indicate dimming and applicability.
Set the upper limit of energy consumption of connectable LED lamps in standby state.
Public opinion is very important in shaping this standard, and even now, public opinion still has the opportunity to change the content of the specification. The Energy Commission will hold a workshop on November 18, 2015 to receive input from the public. Meanwhile, the deadline for paper comments is November 30. These comments will guide the committee's analysis and finalization on December 9.
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