DOE Issues New Efficiency Rules for Flourescent Lamps, Commercial Ice Makers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Dec. 31, 2014 completed new standards for general service fluorescent lamps (GSFLs) and automatic commercial ice makers (ACIMs) . Typically used for indoor lighting in homes, commercial establishments such as restaurants, and in industrial factories, GSFLs are used on average for approximately 630 hours per household, 4,000 hours per commercial establishment, and 4,500 hours per establishment in the industrial sector each year. DOE estimates that the new efficiency rules will save consumers more than $15 billion in electricity bills through 2030. DOE says that the new standard for automatic commercial ice makers will help reduce harmful carbon dioxide pollution by 4 million metric tons and save consumers nearly $600 million in electricity bills through 2030.
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