IMPORTANT NEWS ON APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS FOR GENERAL SERVICE LAMPS.
Notice from the California energy commission: Beginning January 1, 2020, general service lamps (GSLs) with an efficacy less than 45 lumens per watt (lpw) cannot be sold or offered for sale in California.
Please click this link to view the full Regulatory Advisory: https://www.energy.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2019-11/Regulatory-Advisory-GSLs_ADA.pdf
Incandescent and halogen general service lamps will not meet the criteria of the new regulation (less than 45 lumens per watt) and will need to be replaced approved fluorescent or LED lamps.
We are here to make this transition as smooth as possible for those properties that will need to adhere to the new regulations. Horizon has already been working to proactively prepare for this change.
Horizon Lighting has been proactively offering and using LED for the last 12-18 months. This was due, in part, to this regulation.
During our lighting maintenance visits, we are proactively installing integrated LED ground lights and also retrofitting incandescent, A-style bulbs, MR16 and halogen PAR laps.
Please note that there is no supply shortage, but instead just a move towards more energy efficient light sources.
We will continue to proactively replace standard outages with LED and will also present LED alternatives, on a larger scale, if applicable to your communities.
Please contact your Horizon representative if your property will need to comply with the new regulation or if you have any questions. We will discuss your best options moving forward. We are here to help. 1-877-HORIZON