Lightbulb Efficiency Standards
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This fact sheet provides a starting point and quick reference tool for retailers on U.S. lightbulb efficiency standards. The summary table below provides an overview of several states enacting lightbulb standards in light of the federal standard rollback, with links to external sources for additional information. This fact sheet is relevant for retail store operations, distribution centers, and other commercial buildings, and includes particular information on general service lamp (GSL) requirements for buildings.
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