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A STATE BY STATE LOOK AT LIGHT BULB BANS [INTERACTIVE MAP]

Posted by Scott Anderson on January 23, 2024


    



If you walk into a store, you won't find any of the traditional incandescent
light bulbs originally patented by Thomas Edison. A federal law eliminated the
sale of most incandescent and halogen lighting products.

But that's just the beginning of changes in the lighting industry. Beyond the
federal regulations, some states already have additional lighting requirements
in place — eliminating even more lighting products.

Among the different laws in different states, there is not much consistency over
what can and cannot be sold. That can lead to a lot of confusion if you are
looking for certain products or if you have businesses or franchises in several
different states. Our goal is to help you understand the law in each state so
you can make the right buying decision.

Click here to use the interactive map.


A QUICK RECAP OF FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHTING PRODUCTS

In May 2022, the Department of Energy finalized two rules:

 1. New definitions of General Service Lamps (GSLs) and General Service
    Incandescent Lamps (GSILs). GSLs include GSILs (as well as LED and CFL).
 2. A requirement for GSLs and GSILs to meet or exceed 45 lumens per watt. All
    CFL and LED lamps are higher than 45 lpw and will continue to be sold.

Simply put, light bulbs commonly used in homes and some commercial buildings
must now be much more energy efficient. Most incandescent and halogen products
use most of their energy producing heat and cannot meet the new requirements
(with exceptions, of course).

These new definitions are now in effect, which is why you will no longer find
many incandescent and halogen products on store shelves.

But what about additional state requirements? Some states are placing additional
restrictions on fluorescent products. The table below includes a high-level
summary of the states that are either considering or enforcing other
restrictions on lighting products. Click on the name of the state or use the
interactive map that follows for more detail on the existing and proposed
regulations. 

State-level Restriction Summary

State GSL CFL Linear Fluorescent California ⛔ Active CFL and LED requirements
with Title 20 ⛔ Self-ballasted (Screw and bayonet-base) active
⚠️ Pin-base begins Jan 1, 2025 ⚠️ Begins Jan 1, 2025 Colorado No state-specific
requirements ⚠️ Begins Jan 1, 2025 ⛔ High-CRI ban active
⚠️ All others begins Jan 1, 2025


Hawaii No state-specific requirements ⚠️ Begins Jan 1, 2025 ⛔ High-CRI ban
active
⚠️ All others begins Jan 1, 2025 Maine Active requirements above Federal
standard ⚠️ Begins Jan 1, 2026 ⚠️ Begins Jan 1, 2026 Maryland No state-specific
requirements ⚠️ Pending bill ⚠️ High-CRI Pending MEA
⚠️ All others pending bill Massachusetts ⛔ Active requirements above Federal
standard No state-specific requirements ⛔ High-CRI ban active Nevada No
state-specific requirements No state-specific requirements ⛔ High-CRI ban active
New Jersey ⛔ Active requirements above Federal standard No state-specific
requirements ⛔ High-CRI ban active Oregon No state-specific requirements ⛔
Self-ballasted (Screw and bayonet-base) active
⚠️ Pin-base begins Jan 1, 2025 ⛔ High-CRI ban active
⚠️ All others begins Jan 1, 2025 Rhode Island No state-specific requirements ⛔
Self-ballasted (Screw and bayonet-base) active
⚠️ Pin-base begins Jan 1, 2025 ⚠️ Begins Jan 1, 2025 Vermont No state-specific
requirements ⛔ CFL ban active (all types) ⛔ Linear fluorescent ban active
Washington No state-specific requirements No state-specific requirements ⛔
High-CRI ban active Washington DC ⛔ Active requirements above Federal standard
No state-specific requirements ⛔ High-CRI ban active

*Information in this table is based on data available at the time of publishing.

   AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT
NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY DC
 


CALIFORNIA

California has led the way on energy efficiency for the last decade and was
already years ahead of the federal law.

Now, the state is implementing additional requirements for CFLs and linear
fluorescents, which will phase out both products. The governor signed a bill
into law that eliminated the sale of screw-based (e.g. E26, etc.) or
bayonet-based (e.g. GU24, etc.) CFLs by 2024. The law also will eliminate the
sale of pin-based CFLs and linear fluorescent lamps by 2025.

The state says this will generate $1 billion in energy savings every year. You
can find details outlined in CA Bill AB 2208.

There are currently additional requirements in California for CFL and LED
products, outlined in Title 20.

If you're looking for Title 20 compliant products, click here to use our online
store's filter.

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COLORADO

Colorado placed restrictions on high-CRI fluorescents effective January 1, 2021.
All linear fluorescents with a CRI of 87 or higher cannot be legally sold.

Colorado also passed a law to ban fluorescent bulbs. Starting in 2025, the
manufacturing, distribution, and sale of fluorescent lamps (CFL and otherwise)
will be banned. 

You can shop lighting products currently for sale in Colorado by clicking here.

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HAWAII

Hawaii banned high CRI fluorescents beginning January 1, 2021. Any linear
fluorescent with a CRI greater than 87 can no longer be sold.

The state will also eliminate the sale of compact fluorescent lamps and linear
fluorescent lamps beginning January 1, 2025. The bill cites the hazards from
fluorescent products, which contain mercury. There are some restrictions
outlined in the bill, like lamps used to disinfect surfaces or areas.

You can shop products currently for sale in Hawaii by clicking here.

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MAINE

In Maine, there are some types of lamps that will be restricted in addition to
federal law. Maine's governor originally signed the bill into law on July 8,
2021.

The following requirements are in addition to federal law:

 * B, BA, CA, F, and G shape lamps >=200 lumens, <=40W
 * A and C shaped lamps 200-310 lumens

Maine will also eliminate the sale of fluorescent lamps starting January 1,
2026.

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MARYLAND

Starting October 1, 2024, Maryland is set to ban linear fluorescents with a CRI
greater than or equal to 87. However, this is dependent upon the regulations
adopted by the Maryland Energy Administration. Read more about what's behind the
ban on high-CRI linear fluorescents here.

Maryland is also currently considering the sale or distribution of screw-based
(e.g. E26, etc.) or bayonet-based ( e.g. GU24, etc.) compact fluorescent lamps
(CFLs) in the state. The bill currently in the legislature would also stop the
sale and distribution of pin-base CFLs and linear fluorescent lamps starting
January 1, 2025.

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MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts has additional requirements for GSLs and high CRI fluorescent
lamps.

Additional requirements for GSLs include:

 * Incandescent lamps that are:
 * T shape lamps rated at ≤ 40 Watts or ≥ 10 inches in length
 * M-14 lamps rated at ≤ 40 Watts

Linear fluorescents with a CRI greater than or equal to 87 are also no longer
for sale. For more information on what's behind the CRI requirement, click here.

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NEVADA

Like California, Nevada added requirements for GSLs before the new federal
ruling. The state and federal requirements now align.

Nevada also banned the sale of high CRI linear fluorescent lamps starting July
1, 2023 with an install date of January 1, 2024.

That includes the following:

 * Linear fluorescents with a CRI >= 87
 * Cold temperature linear fluorescent lamps
 * Impact-resistance linear fluorescent lamps

You can shop for products available in Nevada by using this filter on our online
store.

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NEW JERSEY

New Jersey adopted restrictions high CRI fluorescents and also has additional
requirements for General Service Lamps (GSLs).

As of January 18, 2023, the following products are no longer for sale in New
Jersey:

 * High CRI (>= 87) linear fluorescent lamps
 * Cold temperature linear fluorescent lamps
 * Impact-resistant linear fluorescent lamps

Read more about what's behind the CRI requirement here.

The following products are also no longer for sale, in addition to the federal
law on GSLs:

 * Medium screw base lamps that are:
   * B, BA, CA, F, and G shape lamps >=200 lumens, <=40W
   * A and C shaped lamps 200-310 lumens

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OREGON

Oregon has banned high-CRI fluorescent lamps with a manufacture date after
January 1, 2023.

The state has also banned the sale or distribution of compact fluorescent lamps
with a screw-base (e.g. E26, etc.) or bayonet-base ( e.g. GU24, etc.) type
starting January 1, 2024.

On January 1, 2025, the state will ban pin-base type compact fluorescent lamps
and linear fluorescent lamps.

Learn more about why states are passing the CRI requirement here.

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RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island will begin to phase out the sale of fluorescent lamps. The governor
signed a bill into law that eliminated the sales of compact fluorescent lamps
(CFLs) starting January 1, 2024.

On January 1, 2025, the sale of pin-based and linear fluorescent lamps will be
illegal.

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VERMONT

Vermont currently has restrictions in place on high-CRI lighting products and
mercury-containing lamps in 2023.

The high-CRI restrictions ban linear fluorescent lamps with a CRI of 87 or
higher. Vermont was the first state to enforce a ban on high-CRI linear
fluorescents, which began on July 1, 2020. We explain the ban on linear
fluorescent products here.

Vermont also banned the sale of screw-base compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
starting February 17, 2023.

As of January 1, 2024, no other compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) or four-foot
linear fluorescent lamps can be sold in the state.

You can shop for products currently for sale in Vermont by clicking here.

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WASHINGTON

As of 2023, Washington state banned high-CRI linear fluorescent lamps (CRI of 87
or greater).

Click here to shop products currently for sale in Washington state.

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WASHINGTON, DC

Washington, DC has both restrictions on high-CRI linear fluorescent lamps as
well as additional GSL restrictions.

The following linear fluorescent lamps are no longer for sale as of March 2022:

 * High CRI (>=87) linear fluorescent lamps
 * Cold temperature linear fluorescent lamps
 * Impact-resistant linear fluorescent lamps

On top of federal law regarding GSLs, the following items are no longer for sale
as of March 2022:

 * Medium screw base lamps that are:
   * B, BA, CA, F, and G shape lamps >=200 lumens, <=40W
   * A and C shaped lamps 200-310 lumens

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WHAT IS A GSL (GENERAL SERVICE LAMP)?

According to the new definition by the Department of Energy, a General Service
Lamp:

 * Has an ANSI base (with the exclusion of light fixtures, LED downlight
   retrofit kits, and exemptions for specific base types);
 * Has an initial lumen output of greater than or equal to 310 lumens (or 232
   lumens for modified spectrum GSIL) and less than or equal to 3,300 lumens;
 * Is able to operate at a voltage of 12 V or 24 V, at or between 100 and 130 V,
   at or between 220 to 240 V, or of 277 V for integrated lamps, or is able to
   operate at any voltage for non-integrated lamps;
 * Is not a light fixture
 * Is not an LED downlight retrofit kit
 * Is used in general lighting applications


GENERAL SERVICE LAMP (GSL) EXEMPTIONS

There are a number of products that are exempt from the definition of a General
Service Lamp and can still be sold according to federal law. (Note: state laws
on exemptions may vary.)

Some of the exemptions below have tighter restrictions with the latest federal
updates. For example, there is now a minimum wattage for infrared heat lamps
that will result in some lower wattage heat lamps being discontinued without
equivalent wattage replacements. For more detail on exemptions, you can review
this link.

The exemptions include: 

 * Appliance lamps
 * Black light lamps
 * Bug lamps
 * Silver bowl lamps
 * Colored lamps
 * G shape lamps with a diameter of 5 inches or more
 * General service fluorescent lamps
 * Sign service lamps
 * High intensity discharge lamps
 * Infrared lamps
 * J, JC, JCD, JCS, JCV, JCX, JD, JS, and JT shape lamps that do not have Edison
   screw bases
 * Showcase lamps
 * Lamps that have a wedge base or prefocus base
 * Left-hand thread lamps
 * Marine lamps
 * Specialty MR lamps
 * Marine signal service lamps
 * Mine service lamps
 * Plant light lamps
 * Traffic signal lamps
 * Other fluorescent lamps R20 short lamps
 * MR shape lamps that:
   * have a first number symbol equal to 16 (diameter equal to 2 inches) as
     defined in ANSI C79.1– 2002
   * operate at 12 volts, and
   * have a lumen output greater than or equal to 800
 * Reflector lamps that have a first number symbol less than 16 (diameter less
   than 2 inches) as defined in ANSIC79.1–2002, and that do not have E26/E24,
   E26d, E26/50x39, E26/53x39, E29/2 S shape or G shape lamps that have a first
   number symbol less than or equal to 12.5 (diameter less than or equal to
   1.5625 inches) as defined in ANSI C79.1-2002
 * T-shape lamps that have a first number symbol less than or equal to 8
   (diameter less than or equal to 1 inch), nominal overall length less than 12
   inches, and that are not compact fluorescent lamps


WHAT IS LUMENS PER WATT?

Lumens per watt (LPW) is a unit of efficacy, or the rate at which a lamp is able
to convert power (watts) into light (lumens).

A watt is a unit of power. You can think of it as how much energy a light bulb
is consuming.

A lumen is the amount of visible light output, or the amount of light produced
by a light bulb.

When you bought a traditional incandescent light bulb, many people paid
attention to wattage as a measurement of how bright a light bulb would be.

Now, especially with a large amount of LED products on the market, the focus is
on lumens. Light bulbs can now produce more light (lumens) with less energy
(wattage). Lumens per watt is becoming a more common measurement in the move
towards more energy-efficient lighting.


WHAT’S BEHIND THE CRI RESTRICTIONS?

CRI stands for color rendering index. It determines how accurately a light
source portrays color.

High CRI linear fluorescent lamps were excluded from EISA, so states are able to
restrict them if they want.

The change mainly eliminates T12s with a CRI of 87 or higher, but may also
exclude some T8s. T12s are mostly phased out already.

This change is still consistent with a push to become more energy efficient.
T12s consume more energy than other linear fluorescent tubes like T8s and
T5s. LEDs consume even less energy with more advanced technology.


QUESTIONS ABOUT INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS

If you have any questions about which products about which incandescent or
halogen light bulbs are restricted in your state, please do not hesitate
to contact us.



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