SSL manufacturers push DOE regulatory policy change on LED lamps

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has begun the process of changing the scope of which products fall under the designations “general service lamp” (GSL) and “general service incandescent lamp” (GSIL) — essentially rolling back policy that would have required a conversion of more lamp types to LED sources in the coming year. The NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) organization has taken legal action and lobbied for such a change, supported by major light-bulb manufacturers that are members of the organization.