H.R.91 - Better Use of Light Bulbs Act

To repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Better Use of Light Bulbs Act as introduced.
  • Official: To repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency. as introduced.

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Joe Barton

R-TX

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Official Summary

1/5/2011--Introduced.Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions that: (1) prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamp

Official Summary

1/5/2011--Introduced.Better Use of Light Bulbs Act - Repeals provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 concerning lighting energy efficiency, including provisions that:
(1) prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps;
(2) direct the Secretary of Energy (DOE) to conduct and report to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps;
(3) direct the Secretary to carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices;
(4) prohibit a manufacturer, distributor, retailer, or private labeler from distributing in commerce specified adapters for incandescent lamps;
(5) authorize the Secretary to carry out a lighting technology research and development program;
(6) set forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps;
(7) sets forth requirements for the use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in public building construction, alteration, and acquisition; and
(8) require metal halide lamp fixtures and energy efficiency labeling for designated consumer electronic products to be included within the Energy Policy and Conservation Act's (EPCA) regulatory oversight. Provides that EPCA shall be applied and administered as if such provisions had not been enacted.

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Organizations Supporting H.R.91

  • Independent Petroleum Association of America
  • Freedom Action Network
  • The John Birch Society

Organizations Opposing H.R.91

  • Natural Resources Defense Council
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01/27/12
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01/27/12
Project: (ECO) Home -- Shining some light on the incandescent ban

An amended bill (H.R. 91) is currently in the House of Representatives for consideration. So, what does this mean for John and Joan Q. Public's happy household? It never meant that the DOE was going to storm your home (I picture the scene from ...

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