Pittsburgh Section

Compact Florescent Bulbs – Legislation and Technology

 

Presented by IEEE Society for Social Implications of Technology & Upper Monongahela IEEE Subsection.

 

Speakers           Bill Williams -             Senior Legislative Representative for IEEE-USA Becky Rainer -             Cooper Power Utility Sales Group

Location           Westinghouse Energy Center,  Monroeville, PA

Date                   Thursday,  September 10, 2009

Time:                 6:30 PM  Presentations (Light Refreshments Served)

Reservations :  Joe Kalasky   724-838-6492   j.kalasky@ieee.org

 

Topic: Federal legislation and regulations have established schedules for a ban on the manufacture and eventual distribution of incandescent lamps.   The primary reason is energy conservation.  Although CFL’s are energy efficient , they are more costly than the traditional bulbs and are not suitable for some applications but the longer life offsets the marginal cost.   Industry and consumers alike much make strategic adjustments to accommodate the new technology.  Industry is quickly designing and producing more suitable CFL’s for residential, commercial and industrial applications.  The consumer needs to be informed to make intelligent purchase decisions.   To address these matters we have arranged for two speakers : one to describe the legislative aspects and the other to explain the developing technology for CFL’s and beyond.   A display will be provided.  Members and their guests are welcome.   No cost but please reserve early.