Strategies to Plan for T12 Lamp Phase-Out
Monday, August 1, 2011
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With the recent U.S. Department of Energy-mandated phase out of T12 magnetic ballasts and next year's end to production of T12 lamps, now is the time to begin planning for your facility's transition to higher-efficiency T8 and T5 lamps.
This article from FacilitiesNet explains how to maximize the cost-effectiveness of a retrofit and realize energy savings by taking advantage of upgrade incentive programs.
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When T12s burn out or are replaced in a lighting retrofit they should be recycled to ensure that their mercury content does not contaminate your facility or the environment. EasyPak™ prepaid mail-in containers from LampRecycling.com make recycling spent lamps cost-effective and simple. Click here to learn more or browse containers.
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