The ban goes into effect come 2024, prohibiting the sale and distribution of compact fluorescent lamps with screw or bayonet bases, extending to pin-base and linear fluorescent lamps in 2025.
Who’s Most Affected?
Primarily, all facilities in California, currently deploying fluorescent lamps will have to transition to more efficient lighting alternatives, such as LEDs, before the phase-outs commencing January 1, 2024.
The Pioneering Purpose Behind the Ban
The decision to ban fluorescent bulbs lies in their environmental and worker safety implications. The harmful chemical Mercury, present in fluorescent bulbs, poses serious health and safety risks. LEDs, offering the same illumination as fluorescents, consume half the electricity, thus reducing energy bills and environmental impact significantly. By 2030, California is estimated to witness an impressive $1 billion in savings, a dramatic reduction in energy consumption, and a considerable decrease in CO2 emissions.
Is This the Start of a Nationwide Trend?
Indeed, California is the second state, following Vermont, to pass such a ban. While at present no other state has an official fluorescent light bulb ban in place, many are anticipated to follow suit, given the current administration’s proposed regulations for 2022.
Partner with Innovative Sign Systems to Navigate the Transition
The inevitable national ban on fluorescent bulbs underlines the need for strategic preparation, particularly for businesses operating in multiple locations. Innovative Sign Systems takes you through the crucial steps – from budgeting and surveying locations, to finding the right vendor, and adhering to a strict transition timeline.
Our professional experience and expertise in brand implementation and facility services, coupled with the support of our dedicated program management teams, facilitate your painless transition to the new law. We manage every aspect – from surveying to installation – ensuring your facilities are compliant while maximizing your energy savings.
With Innovative Sign Systems, you can be confident in your preparation for the California fluorescent ban. Whether you’re preparing for the ban, planning a remodel, or looking to upgrade your signage, we’re here to lend you our expertise.