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- Print number 1983a
- Amend and recommit to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Requires general purpose lights used in all public buildings to meet certain energy efficiency standards
In Assembly Committee · Energy · Sponsor Andrew Hevesi
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BILL NUMBER:S1983A
Title of bill
An act to amend the energy law, in relation to the use of general purpose lights in public buildings
Purpose of the bill
The purpose of the bill is to increase energy efficiency in the lighting used in public buildings in the state.
Summary of provisions
This bill would establish minimum energy efficiency standards for general purpose lights with wattage rating from 25 to 150 watts used in all public buildings. Following is the schedule of the standards:
(1) By January 1, 2014, for a lamp with a lumen output of between 2690 and 1490 (approx. lumen output from a 100 to 150 watt standard incandescent bulb), the lamp shall achieve 50 lumens per watt.
(2) By January 1, 2016, for a lamp with a lumen output of between 1489 and 1010 (lumen output from a 75 watt standard incandescent), the lamp shall achieve 50 lumens per watt.
(3) By January 1, 2017, for a lamp with a lumen output of between 1009 and 730 (lumen output from a 60 watt standard incandescent), the lamp shall achieve 50 lumens per watt.
(4) By January 1, 2021, for a lamp with a lumen output of between 729 and 340 (lumen output from a 40 watt standard incandescent), the lamp shall achieve 40 lumens per watt.
Justification
According to the United States Department of Energy, energy consumption for all lighting in the U.S. is estimated to be about 22% of the total electricity generated. Energy efficient lighting alternatives can use significantly less energy and therefore lower air emissions. An example provided on the U.S.D.O.E. website indicates that using a 60 watt incandescent light bulb for 1,200 hours consumes approximately 72 kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy while the lumen output equivalent compact fluorescent light bulb would use only 20 kWh. Requiring lighting that meets energy efficiency standards to be used in public buildings will reduce energy usage, lower carbon emissions, and lower energy costs to state and local governments and school districts.
Fiscal implications
Significant savings for state and local governments and school districts could be realized by using more energy efficient lighting in public buildings.
Effective date
This act would take effect January 1 after becoming law.
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