According to the revised definition, the new efficiency requirement must be met by all lights classed as GSLs. All GSLs will need to produce at least 45 lumens per watt once the regulations go into force.
This effectively means that the vast majority of halogen and incandescent light bulbs available today are not compatible.
Halogen and incandescent lights currently account for about 35% to 40% of all lights sold. Manufacturers and sellers must begin gradually phasing out these GSLs as of April.
DEADLINES FOR IMPLEMENTING NEW STANDARDS
To be in compliance with the requirements, manufacturers and sellers must adhere to separate timeframes. To allow specialists in the lighting business enough time to adjust, the DOE has created a phased compliance strategy.
Up until August 31st, 2022, producers and distributors are permitted to legally create and import non-compliant GSLs. Manufacturers and distributors who are found to be in violation will get warnings from September 1 through October 31 from the DOE.
Manufacturers of non-compliant GSL will start to receive partial fines from the DOE starting on November 1 through December 31. Fines imposed on manufacturers of noncompliant GSLs will be finished on January 1st, 2023.
Up until December 21st of 2022, retailers and lighting salespeople are legally permitted to sell non-compliant GSLs. From January 1 until February 23, 2023, the DOE will issue warnings to retailers who sell non-compliant light bulbs.
From March 1 until June 30, 2023, the DOE will levy small fines against individuals that sell non-compliant GSLs. All dealers will be limited to selling GSLs that are compliant starting on July 1st, 2023. They will be subject to all DOE sanctions if they refuse.
