IEA/EC-JRC/CEN-Star Workshop on CFL Quality and Phasing-out Incandescent Lamps. Keven Verdun MBE Chief Executive Officer

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1 IEA/EC-JRC/CEN-Star Workshop on CFL Quality and Phasing-out Incandescent Lamps Keven Verdun MBE Chief Executive Officer

2 WHY ENERGY EFFICIENCY? UK experience in driving the domestic/residential market in both CFLi s and luminaires

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4 Historic Results CFL Studies satisfiers / dissatisfiers SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ENERGY SAVING LIGHTS Bright light Cheap in the long run Distinctive shape Ecologically sound Expensive Light shines with delay Little variation in type of lamps Long lifetime Not dimmable UK France Common satisfiers Not usable with timers/sensors Safe Other No specific characteristics 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

5 Historic Consumer Research Existing energy efficient bulbs had limited appeal Use was limited by visual impact of unsightly stick bulbs perceived difference in light output High initial costs for bulb Consumer confusion at point of purchase

6 Historic Consumer Research Many more lighting consumers would use energy efficient lighting solutions if these issues were addressed Key motivators to usage are aesthetics Saves money Saves hassle (don t have to keep changing) Helps environment

7 Industry has worked on these issues.

8 Lessons Learnt Once a member of the public has purchased a CFL and been disappointed in its performance, appearance and life then research shows that it is very difficult to get that person to buy again no matter what the quality. Maintaining a high quality of product and auditing the quality of the CFL s being sold is vital to market expansion and support from the public.

9 Giving the public what they want is also very important. When we started the E.E.L.S programme we offered to the independent lighting retailers a 15,000 hour very reliable 20W stick or a 6,000 hour look alike CFLi for the same subsidised price of 1 each. Initially for the first month, volumes were the same, after three months we were selling 5 look alike lamps for 1 stick lamp. A clear indication that aesthetics is more important than life to the domestic end user. The only time we have been able to really accelerate the sale of the smaller 6,000 hour stick lamps was to offer them for 25p each.

10 Energy Efficient Lightbulb Scheme (EELS)

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12 Market Figures Annual sales of filament lamps (excluding halogen) is approximately 297 million lamps. Of which 178 million are basic A shaped GLS lamps which we would like to phase out. We should accept that there will always be a need for some specialist filament lamps. Imagine a classical crystal chandelier lit with CFL s, it would look ridiculous. The other filament lamps, reflectors, candles, tubes, golfballs, etc. will follow on after the GLS phase out as a matter of normal progression and the fast development of LED s. It should be noted that 60W candle and golfball lamps will need to be phased out in the final phase otherwise they will be used to replace the 60W GLS.

13 The EU as a whole The main problem is the volumes involved. It is estimated that close to 4 billion filament lamps are delivered each year to the 27 EU countries. Most of the GLS lamps are produced in Eastern European countries. There will be enormous costs involved in replacing the production lines as well as the expansion of production in the Far East. It is not just the expansion of the CFL production, it will also mean a huge expansion in the world s electronics market. Think mobile telephone numbers then multiply that figure by 20!

14 The Future The most efficient way to use fluorescent light sources is to separate the ballast from the lamp. A separate ballast will give you 25,000 hours life. In the UK we use this principle for our D.E.E.L.S. (Domestic Energy Efficient Luminaire Scheme) programme. By subsidising the cost of the lamp and ballast, the luminaire manufacturer/supplier can supply the luminaire to his retail customer at the same price as the GLS equivalent. These D.E.E.L.S. luminaires are designed to use fluorescent light sources so the effect is much more aesthetically pleasing than the retro-fit option, it also removes the switch-back problem. It is important to ensure that these luminaire programmes are expanded on an annual basis in preparation for the LED revolution.

15 Domestic Energy Efficient Lighting Scheme (DEELS)

16 Free light bulb, which will last for 5 years + Save 80% of energy costs

17 Energy Efficient Lighting Range The new range includes: Table lamps Floor lamps Wall lights Ceiling fittings Outdoor lighting All lines are fully endorsed by the Energy Saving Trust and carry the blue triangle logo All are designed to take only energy efficient bulbs.

18 At the Lighting Association Laboratories in conjunction with our members we see the use of retro-fit LED light sources as still being a long way away We do believe that the expansion of the LED luminaire market will happen very quickly. There are many problems with LED lighting, not least the understanding of how they work. The biggest problem is heat dissipation. If the luminaire is designed around the LED light sources then the whole of the luminaire will be designed to become the heat sink. When the LED fails just replace the whole luminaire as it will be at least 25 years old and out of fashion anyway. Also renewable energy power sources lend themselves to LED technology which only require 3 to 6 volts of input when running.

19 The fastest growing light source being used domestically is halogen, either MR16 type dichroic or open capsules. More research and development responses are being put into improving the energy efficiency of these lamps. We are starting to promote the new RDI MR16 lamps which give an extended life of 5000 and 30% energy saving. We also need to focus more on the phasing out of the linear high wattage halogen lamps especially in domestic use. We estimate that there are over 17million of these 300W and 500W units being used to light residential property in the UK. Most as security lighting. These, added to the estimated 8 million torchieres which also use these high wattage lamps, amount to an enormous amount of energy being wasted.

20 Highly efficient low wattage metal halide lamps are now available together with higher wattage fluorescent alternatives that can give energy savings of almost 90%.

21 The advances in lighting technology tell us that there will come a day when to run all your lighting will cost almost nothing, with the developments of LEDs running on photovoltaic energy. Lighting has a very important role to play in the worlds need to reduce energy consumption but we do need encouragement and financial support.

22 Thank You