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We commissioned Beletich Associates and its subcontractors to conduct research in recent lighting market developments and need for lighting regulations. This report will inform future lighting regulatory decisions. Summary of Potential Benefits to Economy, Households and Businesses:

• at the national level, a combined benefit for consumers and business of around one billion dollars was estimated over ten years, with greenhouse gas abatement estimated at 1.5 million tonnes
• households that change 10 halogen lamps to LED lamps with Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) would save more than $2000 over 10 years and 3 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions
• households that change 30 LED bulbs to a higher efficiency LED bulbs estimated net benefit of $38 over 10 years, assuming you changed from 93 lumens per watt (lm/w) to 98 lm/w)
• a business operating LED tubes, changing from poor performing LED tubes (that would not meet the proposed MEPS) to significantly more efficient LED tubes, would gain significantly from improvements in efficacy due to LED MEPS. For example, a business operating 1000 LED tubes would save more than $30,000 and 85 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions over 10 years. The improvement in LED tube efficacy, for the business sector, is based on testing of a relatively small sample group.