To the fullest degree permitted by law, the DOE plans to enforce the new GSL regulations. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act's violations pose a threat to its integrity, hence it believes the harshest sanctions are both necessary and acceptable.
Nevertheless, the DOE has the authority to take into account new information in specific situations as stated in its Enforcement Policy Statement. With regards to producers, importers, and private labelers, enforcement will be given priority.
HOW WILL UTILITY PROGRAMS BE AFFECTED BY THE NEW GSL STANDARD?
Utility programs will be impacted by the new GSL efficiency criteria in two significant ways. Manufacturing and supply chain management are most impacted by the first effect. The second effect will be felt most keenly by companies that offer lighting measurement services.
GROWING PRODUCTION AND SHIPPING OF LEDS
Presently, 35–40% of all produced light bulbs do not meet the new requirements. LED bulb production must swiftly become the focus of manufacturers.
This entails transforming factories that make halogen and incandescent lighting with facilities that make LED lighting. There is a limited amount of time to implement these changes due to supply chain issues.
Prioritizing needs to be done quickly in order to adapt before the deadline. There will be certain non-urgent processes eliminated, which probably has an effect on buyers and vendors.
