CFL producers like Philips Lighting, Havells, Surya and the Electric Lamp and Component Manufacturers' Association challenged the rules which was notified on March 23. The Centre claimed on Monday before Delhi High Court that manufacturers of CFL bulbs, mostly multinational firms, do not want to adhere to the new e-waste …
An OSRAM Opto Semiconductors` study on the life-cycle assessment (LCA) of LED lamps shows the latest generation of lamps achieves a very high score for environmental friendliness. This study involved a close look at their entire life-cycle
After successful implementation of the compact fluorescent lamps scheme to save electricity, the Delhi Government is finding it difficult to find an agency for the disposal of the CFL lamps. The Environment Department of Delhi Government has written to civic bodies-New Delhi Municipal Council and Municipal Corporation of Delhi to …
JIWESH NANDAN A RECENT report released by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency about the energy savings during 2008-09 estimates there were total energy savings to the tune of 6.53 billion units of electricity and 3.21 million MTOE (Metric Tonne Oil Equivalent) were saved. In terms of MTOE, the total saving …
A material flow analysis, carried out with the use of data available in New Jersey, has been instructive in placing mercury aspects of CFLs in perspective with other uses and releases mercury.
California said it had approved the most aggressive energy efficiency plan among U.S. states on Thursday, earmarking $3.1 billion to retrofit homes and other programs that will cut power needs equivalent to three medium-sized power plants. Conservation and efficiency have become national buzzwords as the economy has failed, since such …
THE government, which is one of the biggest consumers of goods and services, has finally decided to join the green cause. The Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals (DGS&D;), the government
The government announced various electricity-saving measures as the nagging power crunch didn't change much despite previous steps, including the daylight-saving step. Under the latest plan, the government decided to conduct campaigns to encourage people to use solar energy, Concentrated Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) and Electronic Balast. The dos and don'ts announced …
TAKING a giant step to arrest global warming in city, Chennai Corporation on Wednesday announced a ban on the usage of all sorts of round bulbs in its 2000-odd buildings located in its limits. It will be replaced with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) soon. Speaking to reporters at the …
The Government of Bangladesh yesterday signed a credit agreement worth US$ 130 million with the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank's concessionary arm to help to increase access to electricity through installation of affordable Solar Home Systems in rural areas. This US$ 130 million IDA credit is provided as …
After 120 years of reliable service, it has been lights out from Tuesday for the traditional incandescent bulb in Europe. A European Union ban on the traditional light bulb came into effect on Tuesday, despite strenuous opposition from a range of civil society groups. The ban is the EU
The government will distribute 1.05 crore compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs free of cost to households across the country in February next to save 350-400 MW electricity under a belt-tightening measure forced by frequent power outages. The saved electricity will be diverted to the rural areas to supply more power …
BRUSSELS: The European Union will start phasing out traditional incandescent bulbs in favour of energy-saving ones under new rules which take effect on Tuesday. From September 1, all incandescent bulbs over 100 watts will be banned from shops in the EU and other bulbs of lower wattage will be phased …
About 100 lamps sponsored by three industries in the locality To conserve energy: Tamil Nadu Electricity Board Chief Engineer, Coimbatore, A. Thangavelu, (right) distributing compact fluorescent lamps in exchange for incandescent light bulbs in the city on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has said the state government has mooted a proposal to the Union Environment Minister to make Goa a CFL (Compact Fluroscent Lamp) state on the lines of Delhi. Interacting with newsmen after laying the foundation stone for the Rs 2.25 crore Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Education …
Jagraon: In what smacks of a scam, CFLs being distributed in Himachal Pradesh free of cost have surfaced in Punjab with a price tag. Some traders have procured the lamps and are selling these in the rural areas of Punjab and that too with the so-called subsidy of the PSEB. …
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