Bright lighting alternatives
Understanding Federal Lamp Efficiency
Standards, Replacement, and Upgrade Options
“The Energy Independence and
Security Act is an omnibus energy
policy law that consists mainly of
provisions designed to increase
energy efficiency and the availability
of renewable energy.”1
Understanding the Energy
Independence and Security Act
(EISA) and the Department of
Energy’s (DOE) rulemaking on
energy efficiency standards
About the guide
New minimum energy efficiency standards for lighting are being
phased in. This will impact many general service incandescent,
reflector, and linear fluorescent lamps. Over the course of the next
few years some of these lamps will be discontinued and will be
replaced by more efficient versions.
The following guide is designed to help you understand the various
energy conservation standards that are being implemented and
provide you with a list of some of the lamps that are affected by
these rules as well as the replacement and upgrade options.
Legislative background
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA)
established an energy conservation program for many consumer
products. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1992
(EPACT) amended the EPCA by setting minimum lamp efficiency
standards for some incandescent reflector lamps and some general
service fluorescent lamps. It also gave the Department of Energy
(DOE) authority to amend these standards if they were warranted.
On December 19, 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007 (EISA) was signed into law. Among its many provisions,
EISA implements new efficiency standards for certain incandescent
lamps and directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to undertake
new energy conservation standards rulemaking for incandescent
reflector lamps and general service fluorescent lamps.
These new rules are not product bans. Rather they demand that
new lamps meet certain performance requirements that, depending
on the lamp, could include: lifetime, maximum wattage, and/or
minimum lumen per watt requirements.
Depending on the type of lamp and state, energy conservation
standards will be phased in from 2012 to 2014.
Section 321: general service incandescent lamps
Section 321 of EISA sets minimum efficiency standards for general
service incandescent lamps. Once implemented, this section will
affect a number of lamps. Some of the most popular include the
100W, 75W, 60W and 40W A19 shaped incandescent lamps.
Section 321 sets maximum wattages and minimum rated average
lifetimes for general service incandescent lamps in four popular
lumen ranges. Depending on the type of lamp and state, these
standards are phased in from January 1, 2012 through January 1, 2014.2
See below for more detailed descriptions of EISA Section 321
standards for general service incandescent lamps.
Rated Lumen
Ranges
Max. Rate
Wattage
Most Popular
Lamp in Range
Min. Rated
Lifetime
Effective
Date
1490–2600
72
Current 100W
A19 Shape
1000 hours
1/1/2012
1050–1489
53
1000 hours
1/1/2013
750–1049
43
1000 hours
1/1/2014
310–749
29
1000 hours
1/1/2014
Current 75W
A19 Shape
Current 60W
A19 Shape
Current 40W
A19 Shape
Note: Modified spectrum lamps have different energy efficiency standards.
Lamps covered by these new
efficiency requirements include lamps that:
• Are intended for general service applications
• Have a medium screw base
• Have a lumen range of 310 to 2600 lumens and are capable of
operating at least partially in the range of 110–130 volts
Section 321 of EISA also establishes maximum wattages for some
popular candles. All medium and intermediate base B, F, and BA
candles must use less than 40W of energy. All candelabra base B, F
and BA lamps must use less than 60W of energy. These rules both
take effect in 2012.
1) U.S. Congressional Research Service. Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007: A Summary of Major Provisions (RL34294; Dec. 7, 2007), by Fred Sissine.
Text at: http://energy.senate.gov/public/_files/RL342941.pdf; Accessed: July 22, 2011.
2) CA Title 24 regulations mandate implementation of EISA efficiency requirements 1 year earlier.
Understanding the Department
of Energy (DOE) rules
DOE rulemaking and efficiency standards and general service fluorescent lamps
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1992 established minimum energy efficiency standards for many general
service fluorescent lamps, among other lamp types, and authorized the Department of Energy (DOE) to amend
these standards if such amendments were warranted. As part of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007,
the DOE was directed to undertake new energy conservation standards rulemaking for general service fluorescent
lamps. In 2009, the DOE issued its rules, which take effect in July 2012 and establish minimum lumen per watt
standards for a number of popular fluorescent lamps.These requirements are detailed in the table below.*
Lamp Type
4' (T8 and T12) Medium Bipin†
2' (T8 and T12) U-Shaped†
Correlated Color
Temp. (CCT)
New Standards
(Lumens per Watt)
≤4500K
89
>4500K and ≤7000K
88
≤4500K
84
>4500K and ≤7000K
81
≤4500K
97
>4500K and ≤7000K
93
≤4500K
92
>4500K and ≤7000K
88
4' (T5) Miniature Bipin
Standard Output
≤4500K
86
>4500K and ≤7000K
81
4' (T5) Miniature Bipin
High Output
≤4500K
76
>4500K and ≤7000K
72
8' (T8 and T12) Slimline†
8' (T8 and T12) High Output†
* “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures For GSFL and IRL: Final Rule” 74 Federal Register 34082, 34082 (14 July 2009).
† As of July 14, 2012 all Philips T8 Fluorescent lamps meet the EISA guidelines and thus are not affected.
Fluorescent lamps that must meet these new standards include:1
• 2' medium bipin U-shaped lamps with rated wattage ≥25W and less than <28W
• 4' medium bipin ≥25W and less than 28W
• 4' T5 miniature bipin straight shaped with wattage ≥26W
• 4' T5 miniature bipin straight shaped with wattage ≥49W
• 8' recessed, double contact rapid start HO lamps2
• 8' recessed, double contact rapid start HO lamps3
• 8' single pin instant start slimline lamps,4 with a rated wattage ≥52
1) “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures For GSFL and IRL; Final Rule” 74 Federal Register 34080, 34091-34092 (14 July 2009).
2) Other than those defined in ANSI Standard C78.1–1991.
3) (Other than .800 nominal amperes) defined in ANSI Standard C78.1–1991.
4) Not defined in ANSI Standard C78.3–1991.
1/1/2011
1/1/2012
7/14/2012
EISA (CA ONLY):
Affects 100W
A-Shape Lamps
EISA (All States):
Affects 100W A-Shape Lamps,
Medium Base Globes
and Decorative Lamps
Decorative Lamps with Candelabra Bases
Rated Greater than 60W
Decorative Lamps with Intermediate Bases
Rated Greater than 40W
EISA:
Affects Reflector Flood/Spot
PAR38, BR30, BR40 and R20
Ranging from 40W to 205W
DOE General Service
Fluorescent Lamp (GSFL):
Affects some 4' and 8' T5, T8,
and T12 Linear Fluorescents,
and 2 U-Shape Fluorescents
EISA and DOE’s energy
conservation standards
rulemaking for incandescent
reflector lamps
About EISA and DOE rulemaking
As a result of EISA and DOE rulemaking, there are additional
shapes, diameters, and wattages of incandescent reflector lamps
for which the DOE can set energy conservation standards.
There are also new efficiency standards for incandescent
reflector lamps. Manufacturers must meet these new improved
performance levels before July 2012. Lamps covered by these
efficiency standards include:
R, PAR, ER, BR, BPAR and similar bulb shapes with:
• Medium screw bases
• Rated voltage that lies at least partially within
the 115–130V range
• A diameter of >2.25 inches
• Rated wattage of 40W to 205W
Lamps that are exempted from these new
standards include:
• Rough Service or Vibration lamps
• Colored PAR lamps
• R20 shaped lamps rated at ≤45W
• BR30, ER30, and ER40 shaped lamps rated at ≤50W
• BR30, BR40, and ER40 shaped lamps rated at 65W
See below for a summary of the energy conservation
standards for incandescent reflector lamps.
How to read the table: The equation below determines
the minimum Lumen per Watt requirements for
incandescent reflector lamps to meet DOE’s new
energy conservation standards.1
Lamp
Wattage
Lamp
Type
40W–205W
Standard
Spectrum
Diam. Voltage
>2.5"
≤2.5"
Energy
Conservation
Standard lm/W
≥125
6.8 x P 0.27
<125
5.9 x P 0.27
≥125
5.7 x P 0.27
<125
5.0 x P 0.27
Note 1: P is equal to the rated wattage of each lamp.
Note 2: Modified spectrum lamps have different efficiency standards.
1) “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures
For GSFL and IRL; Final Rule” 74 Federal Register 34080, 34082 (14 July 2009).
1/1/2013
1/1/2014
EISA:
Affects 75W A-Shape Lamps,
Medium Base Globes
and Decorative Lamps
EISA:
Affects 40W and 60W A-Shape Lamps
Globes and Decorative Lamps with Medium
Bases Rated Greater than 40W
Example:
New DOE Lumens per Watt (LPW) requirements
and a current Philips incandescent reflector lamp
Current Philips
90PAR38/HAL/FL25
Á
• 90W
• Standard Spectrum
• PAR38
• 120V
• 1350 Lumens
LPW of Current Lamp:
1350 lumens/90 watts = 15LPW
15LPW < 19.88LPW
Philips 90PAR38/HAL/FL25
WILL NOT meet new
DOE standards
DOE Lumen per Watt requirement with new rules
Lamp Wattage
Lamp Type
Diameter
Energy Conservation
Standard lm/W
≥125
6.8 x P 0.27
<125
5.9 x P 0.27
≥125
5.7 x P 0.27
<125
5.0 x P 0.27
>2.5 inches
40W–205W
Standard
Spectrum
≤2.5 inches
Note: P=rated wattage of lamp
LPW Requirement:
LPW = 5.9 x P 0.27
LPW = 5.9 x (90W)0.27
LPW = 19.88 LPW
Á
Voltage
15LPW < 19.88LPW
Philips 90PAR38/HAL/FL25
WILL NOT meet new
DOE standards
Lighting uses 19%
of worldwide energy
consumption.* But
that figure can shrink
dramatically when
customers switch
to more energy
efficient solutions.
* Environmental News Network “Let There be Light—
for the Next 35 Years: the Green Gift That
Keeps on Giving.” Page 1. Dec. 4, 2007
(http://www.enn.com/energy/article/26500/print).
Affected products—
Incandescent
The following guide details some of the most popular Philips incandescent products affected by
legislation as well as replacement and upgrade options. Please note that this does not include all of Philips
affected products. For a comprehensive list, please visit us on the web at: www.philips.com/legislation.
Lamp exclusions to energy
efficiency standards
While EISA and DOE rulemaking has an effect on many of the most popular general service
incandescent, reflector, and fluorescent lamps, there are a number of exemptions to the rules.
These exemptions are detailed below.
Incandescent general service lamp exclusions*
Many specialty application area lamps are excluded from EISA Section 321. These include:
• Appliance lamps
≤40W
• Blacklight
• Bug
• Colored
• Infrared
• Left hand thread
• Marine
• Marine Signal Service
• Mine Service
• Plant
• Reflector
• Rough Service
• Shatter Resistant
• Sign Service
• Silver Bowl lamp
• Showcase lamp
• 3 Way
• Traffic Signal
• Vibration Service
Incandescent reflector lamps exclusions*
• Rough Service or Vibration lamps
• Colored PAR lamps
• R20 lamps rated at <45W
• BR30, ER30, BR40, and ER40 rated ≤50W
• BR30, BR40, and ER40 lamps rated at 65W
*Exemptions expire in 2014 and will be re-examined.
1) EISA, Subtitle, B, Section 321.
2) As defined by ANSI C78.20–2003 and C79.1–2002.
3) As defined by ANSI C79.1–2002 and C78.20–2003.
Some other general service lamps also excluded
from new efficiency standards include:1
• G–shaped lamps with a diameter
of ≥5 inches2
• T–shaped lamps that use <40W or
have a length of 10"2
• A, B, BA, CA, F, G161⁄2, G25, G30, S
and M14 shaped lamps of ≤40W3
Affected Lamps
Product
Code
Product Description
A19
13995-5
A19
Halogen Replacement Option
Current
Wattage
Rated Avg.
Life (Hrs.)1
Effective
Date
60A 130V PRO
60W
1000
13999-7
100A 130V PRO
100W
A19
13997-1
75A 130V PRO
A19
21952-7
A19
A19
Lamp Shape
Lamp
Shape
Product
Code
Product Description
Current
Wattage L
2014
40948-7
43A19/EV/SW
43W
750
2012
40982-1
72A19/EV/WH
72W
75W
750
2013
40982-1
72A19/EV/WH
72W
50A19/31 120V
50W
1000
2014
40948-7
43A19/EV/SW
43W
37465-2
40A 120V
40W
1500
2014
40983-9
29A19/EV/SW
29W
22247-1
60A19/35 120V
60W
3500
2014
40948-7
43A19/EV/SW
43W
A-Shape Lamps
R20/PAR20 Reflector Lamps
R20
20324-0
45R20/FL PRO 130V
45W
2000
TBD
22236-4
40R20/HEA/FL
40W
PAR20
13846-1
50PAR20/HAL/SP10 130V
50W
2000
2012
40494-7
20PAR20E/SP10
20W
PAR30 Reflector Lamps
PAR30L
22928-6
50PAR30L/HAL/WFL40 130V
50W
2000
2012
23800-6
50PAR30L/IRC/WFL40
50W
PAR30S
26384-8
50PAR30S/HAL/WFL40 130V
50W
2000
2012
14498-9
40PAR30S/IRC/HAL/WFL40
40W
PAR30S
26349-1
50PAR30S/HAL/SP10 120V
50W
3500
2012
14496-3
40PAR30S/IRC/SP10
40W
PAR30S
13467-6
75PAR30S/HAL/FL25 130V
75W
2500
2012
14499-7
50PAR30S/IRC/SP10 120V
50W
PAR30S
28492-7
75PAR30S/HAL/WFL40 130V
75W
2500
2012
23857-6
55PAR30S/IRC+/WFL40
55W
PAR38 Reflector Lamps
PAR38
14489-9
60PAR38/HAL/FL25 130V
60W
3000
2012
23845-1
39PAR38/IRC+/FL25
39W
PAR38
14488-1
60PAR38/HAL/SP10 130V
60W
3000
2012
23844-4
39PAR38/IRC+/SP10
39W
PAR38
22946-8
45PAR38/HAL/SP10 120V
45W
3000
2012
23844-4
39PAR38/IRC+/SP10
39W
PAR38
14486-5
75PAR38/HAL/FL25 120V
75W
3000
2012
23865-9
55PAR38/IRCE/FL25
55W
PAR38
14482-4
60PAR38/HAL/SP10 120V 12PK
60W
3000
2012
23844-4
39PAR38/IRC+/SP10
39W
50BR30/FL 120V 12/1
50W
2000
TBD
21359-5
40BR30/HEA/FL
40W
BR30/BR40 Reflector Lamps
BR30
24889-8
Note: This does not show all Philips lamps effected by legislation. For a complete list go to: www.philips.com/legislation.
1) Rated Average Life is the time in hours at which 50% of the lamps will be operational and 50% will not.
2) Average life under specified test conditions with lamps turned off and restarted no more frequently than once every 3 operating hours. Lamp life is appreciably longer if lamps are started less frequently.
3) Rated Average Life based on engineering testing and probability analysis.
Philips Recommended Replacement Lamps
CFL Replacement Option
Rated Avg. Lamp
Life (Hrs.)1 Shape
LED Replacement Option
Product
Code
Product Description
Current Rated Avg. Lamp
Wattage Life (Hrs.)2 Shape
Product
Code
Product Description
1000
41399-6
EL/mDT T2 13W
13W
12,000
40994-6
12A19/END/2700/800lm/DIM
1000
41401-1
EL/mDT T2 23W Twister
23W
12,000
Currently no equivalent option is available
1000
41401-1
EL/mDT T2 23W Twister
23W
12,000
Currently no equivalent option is available
1000
41399-6
EL/mDT T2 13W
13W
12,000
40994-6
12A19/END/2700/800lm/DIM
1000
41398-8
EL/mDT T2 9W LL
9W
12,000
41483-9
8A19/END/2700/470lmDIM
1000
41399-6
EL/mDT T2 13W
13W
12,000
40994-6
12A19/END/2700/800lm/DIM
3000
Currently no equivalent option is available
41458-2
7PAR20/END/F25/3000/120V/DIM
5000
Currently no equivalent option is available
Currently no equivalent option is available
4200
40581-1
EL/A PAR30 16W 2Pc
16W
10,000
41458-1
4200
40581-1
EL/A PAR30 16W 2Pc
16W
10,000
4200
40581-1
EL/A PAR30 16W 2Pc
16W
10,000
4200
Current Rated Avg.
Wattage Life (Hrs.)3
12W
25,000
12W
25,000
8W
25,000
12W
25,000
7W
45,000
12PAR30L/END/F36/3000/DIM
12W
45,000
41437-5
13PAR30S/END/S10/3000/DIM
13W
45,000
41437-5
13PAR30S/END/S10/3000/DIM
13W
45,000
Currently no equivalent option is available
41013-4
12PAR30S/END/4000/120V/DIM
12W
45,000
4200
Currently no equivalent option is available
41013-4
12PAR30S/END/4000/120V/DIM
12W
45,000
4200
Currently no equivalent option is available
41018-3
17PAR38/END/3000/120V/DIM
17W
45,000
4200
Currently no equivalent option is available
41443-3
17PAR38/END/S10/3000/DIM
17W
45,000
4200
Currently no equivalent option is available
41451-6
17PAR38/END/S15/2700/DIM
17W
45,000
4200
22983-1
41018-3
17PAR38/END/3000/120V/DIM
17W
45,000
4200
Currently no equivalent option is available
41443-3
17PAR38/END/S10/3000/DIM
17W
45,000
3000
40904-5
EL/A PAR38 23W
EL/A BR30 16W
23W
16W
8000
8000
Currently no equivalent option is available
Affected products—
Fluorescent
The following guide details some of the most popular Philips fluorescent products affected by legislation as
well as replacement and upgrade options. Please note that this does not include all of Philips affected products.
Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) UPDATE:
The Office of Hearing and Appeals, an independent body within the Department of Energy, has granted
Philips Lighting Company temporary exemption relief from the new efficiency standards that take effect
on July 14, 2012 for certain T8 fluorescent lamps. Philips may continue to manufacture its 700 Series T8
general fluorescent lamps, subject to the current applicable efficiency standards for a period of 2 years,
until July 14, 2014.
The impact of the exemption relief will allow the 700 Series T8 general service lamps to remain in the
Philips fluorescent portfolio for another two years.
For additional updates and information with regard to changes on lamps effected by EISA as well as a
comprehensive list please visit www.philips.com/legislation
Lamp exclusions to energy
efficiency standards
While EISA and DOE rulemaking has an effect on many of the most popular general service fluorescent
lamps there are a number of exemptions to the rules. These exemptions are detailed below.
General service fluorescent lamps exempt from DOE standards:1
• Are designed to promote plant growth
• Are designed for cold temperature installations
• Are colored
• Are impact resistant
• Are reflectorized or aperture lamps
• Are designed for use in reprographic equipment
• Are designed primarily to produce radiation in the ultra-violet region of the spectrum
• Have a CRI ≥87
General service fluorescent lamps not affected by the DOE rulemaking:2
• Various straight-shaped and U-shaped lamps other that those effected (e.g. alternate lengths, diameters, bases)
• VHO straight-shaped lamps
• Various fluorescent lamps with alternate shapes (e.g. circline lamps, and pin-based CFL)
1) “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures For GSFL and IRL; Final Rule” 74 Federal Register 34080, 34085 (14 July 2009).
2) “Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards and Test Procedures For GSFL and IRL; Final Rule” 74 Federal Register 34080, 34091 (14 July 2009).
Affected Lamps
Lamp Type
Product
Code
Replacement Option
Product Description1
Avg. Effective Lamp
Watts Rated
Life (Hrs.)2 Date
Shape
Product
Code
Product Description1
F34/CW/RS/EW/ALTO
34W
T12 Option
42389-9
F40/CWS/ALTO
T8 Option
24671-03 F32T8/TL841/ALTO
T12 Option
42389-9
T8 Option
24671-03 F32T8/TL841/ALTO
T12 Option
42319-4
T8 Option
Currently no equivalent option is available
T12 Option
38176-4
T8 Option
Currently no equivalent option is available
T12 Option
42308-7
FB40T12/CWS/6
T8 Option
37902-4
FB32T8/TL841/6/ALTO
Ballast
Rated Avg.
Change Watts Life
(Hrs.)2
Required
4' (T12) Medium Bipin
14251-3
14263-8
F40T12/841/ALTO
40W
24,000
20,000
2012
2012
40W
20,000
32W
24,000
40W
20,000
32W
24,000
75W
12,000
110W
12,000
3
40W
18,000
3
32W
30,000
3
F40/CWS/ALTO
3
8' (T12) Slimline and HO
25840-0
26660-1
F96T12/CW/EW/ALTO
60W
F96T12/CW/HO/EW/ALTO 95W
12,000
12,000
F96T12/CWS/ALTO
2012
F96T12/CW/HO-O/ALTO
2012
2' (T12) U-Shaped
37863-8
FB34/CW/6/EW/ALTO
34W
18,000
2012
Note: This does not show all Philips lamps affected by legislation. For a complete list, go to: www.philips.com/legislation.
1) In some cases, you may be able to use Philips EnduraLED T8 Specifier Series.
2) Average life under specified test conditions with lamps turned off and restarted no more frequently than once every 3 operating hours. Lamp life is appreciably longer if lamps are started less frequently.
3) New Product code 28155-0 as of 8/2012.*
4) New Product code 28103-0 as of 8/2012.*
5) New Product code 28123-8 as of 8/2012.*
* As of 8/2012, all T8 Lamps will go from 25 lamps per pack to 30 lamps per pack.
Philips Recommended Replacement Lamps
Better Option
Product
Code
Product Description1
Best Option
Ballast
Avg. Product
Change Watts Rated
Life (Hrs.)2 Code
Required
Currently no equivalent option is available
14734-84 F32T8/ADV841/EW/ALTO
3
28W
30,000
F96T8/TL841/PLUS/ALTO
Rated Avg.
Life (Hrs.)2
15208-25 F32T8/ADV841/XLL/ALTO 25W *
3
25W
36,000
3
25W
36,000
3
51W
24,000
3
86W
24,000
3
25W
24,000
Currently no equivalent option is available
3
28W
30,000
Currently no equivalent option is available
23685-1
Ballast
Change Watts
Required
Currently no equivalent option is available
Currently no equivalent option is available
14734-84 F32T8/ADV841/EW/ALTO*
Product Description1
15208-25 F32T8/ADV841/XLL/ALTO 25W *
Currently no equivalent option is available
3
59W
24,000
16331-1
F96T8/ADV841/XEW/ALTO
Currently no equivalent option is available
Currently no equivalent option is available
Currently no equivalent option is available
23688-5 F96T8/TL841/HO/PLUS/ALTO
Currently no equivalent option is available
Currently no equivalent option is available
Currently no equivalent option is available
20423-0 FB32T8/ADV841/6/XEW/ALTO
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