Illuminating the darkness of the energy-saving lamp market

Munich. The future is dark for electric light bulbs. Conventional incandescent bulbs will gradually be phased out of the market by 2012. Another important date is 1 September 2010, from which light bulbs and halogen lamps up to 60 watts must comply with energy efficiency class C. The EU-wide policy aims to direct consumers increasingly – and one day exclusively – to purchase low-energy lamps. However, as well as lowering power consumption these lamps cause frequent confusion – start-up times, light quality and disposal being just three of the issues. The experts at TÜV SÜD explain what to look for when choosing and using low-energy lamps.

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