News - Clean Lighting Coalition

July 15, 2022 Engineering News

Technical expert calls for power-, environment-saving lighting standards to be promulgated

CLiC Evidence Base Lead Michael Scholand calls on the South Africa Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to establish energy efficiency standards for general service lamps.

July 13, 2022 ACEEE

States Can Phase Out Fluorescent Tubes in Favor of LEDs — Like Vermont Just Did

Vermont’s move to ban most fluorescents highlights the opportunity for other US states to follow suit and reap the economic, health, and climate benefits of a clean lighting transition.

July 7, 2022 Tech Talk

South Africa Introduces New Lighting Standards

The South Africa Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) is working to phase out inefficient and environmentally harmful lighting technologies and introduce clean LED lighting as the new standard.

May 30, 2022

Thank You, Global Partners!

The Clean Lighting Coalition would like to thank our global network for supporting the campaign to end toxic lighting through the Minamata Convention on Mercury. Our partners collected market data,…

May 23, 2022

Vermont Governor Signs Clean Lighting Bill

On May 19, Vermont Governor Phil Scott signed H.500 into law, officially making Vermont the first US state to ban all four-foot linear fluorescent lamps in 2024.

May 4, 2022 CLASP

PRESS RELEASE: Vermont Becomes First US State to Ban Common Fluorescent Tubes

The Vermont Senate followed in the footsteps of the House of Representatives in adopting legislation to ban sales of 4-foot linear fluorescent light bulbs starting January 1, 2024. 4-foot linear fluorescent light bulbs are by far the most common type of fluorescent bulb, covering about 90% of fluorescent installations in the state.

May 4, 2022 Pittsburg Post-Gazette

Vermont legislature passes bill to phase out most toxic light bulb

The Vermont Senate adopted legislation to ban the sale of 4-foot linear fluorescent light (LFL) bulbs in 2024. Climate, environmental, and health advocates applaud the vote, noting the widespread availability…

May 4, 2022 Boston Herald

Vermont legislature passes bill to phase out most toxic light bulbs

The Vermont Senate adopted legislation to ban the sale of 4-foot linear fluorescent light (LFL) bulbs in 2024. Climate, environmental, and health advocates applaud the vote, noting the widespread availability…

April 27, 2022 The Washington Post

Trump saved this old-fashioned lightbulb. Biden’s now phasing it out.

New Energy Department rules will save consumers $3 billion and cut annual carbon emissions by 222 million metric tons over 30 years.

April 27, 2022 The New York Times

New Rules Will End the Century-Long Run of Classic Light Bulbs

The administration set efficiency standards that will phase out sales of incandescent bulbs in favor of LEDs, reducing Americans’ electrical bills over time.