Joanna Tuffy
Question:341. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he will provide an update on the phasing out of CFL bulbs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6677/13]
View answerTuesday, 12 February 2013
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On a point of clarification, compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are not being phased out, but, along with other lamp technologies, are replacing incandescent bulbs.
EU Regulation 244/2009 of 18 March 2009 provided, inter alia, for the phasing out of incandescent lightbulbs on a staged basis, from 100W and over, to 25W and under, in the period between 1 September 2009 and 1 September 2012.
The purpose of the Regulation is to phase out inefficient incandescent lightbulbs throughout the Europe Union and replace them with more energy-efficient alternatives such as new improved halogen lightbulbs, CFLs and LEDs. The aim of the Regulation is to save energy, limit CO2 emissions and help consumers save money in lower electricity bills without the loss of functionality.
The calendar of the phase-out in the Regulation was developed in such a way as to ensure that lamp manufacturers had the time to convert their incandescent bulb production lines to alternative improved lamp technologies.
From 1st September 2013, the Regulation will introduce enhanced functionality requirements for CFLs and certain other lamps.
Further information on EU Regulation (EC) 244/2009 is available on my Department’s website at
http://www.djei.ie/trade/competitiveness/phasingoutofincandescentlightbulbs.htm.