Since 1 September 2012, incandescent light bulbs may no longer be marketed in Europe. The original plan was to have this ban also apply to halogen lamps as of 1 September 2016. However, this ban has been postponed until 2018.
Incandescent and halogen lamps will disappear
The EU sets stricter requirements for the energy efficiency of lamps. Incandescent lamps and (some) halogen lamps do not meet these requirements. Therefore, since September 2012, incandescent lamps may no longer be marketed. Stocks from wholesalers and stores may still be sold, but in the end, the light bulbs will disappear completely from the store. The same applies to the (most) halogen lamps from September 2018.
Which lamps disappear (immediately)?
Matte halogen lamps with threaded fittings (E14 and E27) have not been permitted for a number of years. From September 2018, this will also apply to clear halogen lamps with threaded fittings. For the time being, halogen lamps with other fittings are permitted until there are sufficient and affordable energy-efficient alternatives on the market. Immediately Prohibited are:
- GU10 spots
- GU5.3 spots (MR11, MR16, MR20)
- EcoClassic reflectors (R39, NR50, NR63, R80)
- PAR (par16, par20, par30, par38, par56)
Savings: 40 billion kWh
The saving that the ban brings is not tender. The European Commission has calculated that the ban will save more than 40 billion kWh in 2020. The diagram below shows how much each type of lamp saves compared to the light bulb.
Benefits of LED lighting
The LED lighting provides a huge saving for both the environment and your wallet. But what other advantages are there compared to traditional lighting? We list it below:
- Shockproof
- No harmful substances in the lamp
- Switch on and off often
- The instant maximum light intensity
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