Since incandescent light bulbs use more energy than alternatives such as CFLs and LED lamps, many governments have introduced measures to ban their use, by setting minimum efficacy standards higher than can be achieved by incandescent lamps. Measures to ban light bulbs have been implemented in the European Union, the United States, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Canada and Australia, among others. In the Europe the EC has calculated that the ban contributes 5 to 10 billion euros to the economy and saves 40 TWh of electricity every year, translating in CO2 emission reductions of 15 million tonnes. COUNT 5
QSN1 Do incandescent light bulbs use more or less energy as compared to CFLs and LED lamps? ANS1 more QSN2 How much does the incandescent light ban in Europe contribute to the economy each year? ANS2 5 to 10 billion euros QSN3 How much energy does the incandescent light ban in Europe save each year? ANS3 40 TWh of electricity QSN4 How much CO2 emissions does the incandescent light ban in Europe save each year? ANS4 15 million tonnes QSN5 How are laws written that bring about a ban of incandescent light bulbs? ANS5 by setting minimum efficacy standards higher than can be achieved by incandescent lamps