Fluorescent Tube Bans and the Effect on Lighting Rebates by BriteSwitch
Fluorescent tubes have long been a staple in the American lighting landscape, illuminating warehouses, offices, and public buildings across the nation for decades. However, recent legislative actions in several states signal a significant shift in lighting technologies. Twelvestates have passed legislation that will prohibit the sale of fluorescent tubes in the next few years. Most of these states also restrict integrated compact fluorescent lamps (CFL-i), pin-based CFL-ni lamps, and high-CRI linear fluorescent, although they may go into effect at different times. In states with no legislation affecting the sale of fluorescent lamps, rebate availability will likely remain the same. Fluorescent Tube Bans and the Effect on Lighting Rebates
Early adopters who first transitioned from fluorescent and HID to LED lighting a decade ago are discovering that it’s time to replace their early-generation fixtures. Traditionally, rebate programs haven’t supported LED-to-LED upgrades, but that’s starting to change. As LED technology has evolved, both light quality and efficacy have significantly improved. One effective way to measure these advancements is by examining the 