States across the U.S. are moving forward with legislation to phase out fluorescent lighting due to health and environmental concerns, particularly mercury content. These legislation changes shaping the future of lighting across the US with these changes.
As the shift to LED lighting accelerates, SATCO is ready to provide you with a wide range of energy-efficient LED solutions that are mercury-free, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly.
For the 6 states (CA, CO, HI, OR, RI, and MN) which have effective dates of 1/1/2025 for 1 or more fluorescent groups, banned products will be removed from new orders received on 12/16/2024 or after, preventing the possibility of late shipments arriving after the deadline.
State Legislation Takes Action
While there is no Federal legislation for Mercury containing lamps, States focused on these legislation changes shaping the future of lighting across the country, are phasing out fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent bulbs are now being banned, as state governments prioritize sustainability and safety.
Why are States Banning Fluorescent Lighting?
Fluorescent lights contain mercury, a substance that can have environmental and health impacts if the bulbs are broken, improperly disposed of, or end up in landfills. In response to growing concerns, state legislation is stepping in to implement bans on fluorescent lighting as a key part of state-level environmental initiatives.
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As a side effect of this legislation, it encourages the adoption of LED, which is free of mercury, last longer, and consumes significantly less energy. SATCO offers one of the most extensive product ranges in the industry of LED replacements for CFL and fluorescent lamps.
What about traditional lamps?
Pin based CFL and linear fluorescent lamps are not banned everywhere and SATCO will continue to supply this technology to those that are still relying on these light sources. Please note, due to significant decline in the volume of integrated CFL (screw in and GU24 spiral lamps), this product group will be phased out beginning in 2025.
