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Light-bulbs (single-ended)

Purchase of energy efficient Light-bulbs (single-ended) to reduce the amount of energy consumed throughout the life cycle

2008 MINIMUM Mandatory Specification(s)

Energy consumption in use:
Compact fluorescent:
Must have EU Energy Label class A (see page 3)
Pin based:
EU Energy Label class A (see page 3)

2008 BEST PRACTICE Specification(s)

Energy consumption in use:
Same as minimum specification and complies with criteria of the Energy Saving Recommended Scheme. Examples of products that meet this criteria are on the Energy Saving Recommended List

Light-bulbs (double-ended)

Purchase of energy efficient Light-bulbs (double-ended) to reduce the amount of energy consumed throughout the life cycle

2008 MINIMUM Mandatory Specification(s)

Must have the ‘Long Life’ EU Energy Label class A (see page 3).

2008 BEST PRACTICE Specification(s)

1.  Same as the minimum specification
2.  T5 or T8 Triphosphor lamps