Fluorescent Lighting Is Going Away. Is Your Business Ready?

Several states and Canada have enacted bans on fluorescent lighting, with some bans taking effect in 2025. See what a compliant LED upgrade looks like, and how to capitalize on rebates before they vanish.

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Why are fluorescents being banned?

Several U.S. states and Canada are working to mandate adoption of LED lighting technology. This is for 2 primary reasons:

  1. Fluorescents contain mercury. When these bulbs break, mercury is released into the environment, posing significant risks to human health and ecosystems.
  2. Fluorescents are less energy efficient. Compared to modern LED technology, fluorescent lighting wastes substantial energy, contributing to higher electricity costs and carbon emissions.

Impact on Your Business

Linear fluorescent tubes, as well as pin-based & screw-base CFLs, will be prohibited from being manufactured, sold, or distributed in affected regions.

This means facilities in those regions will not be able to purchase replacement fluorescent lamps, forcing a transition to LED.

Impacted States (+Canada)

StateStatusEffective Date
CaliforniaBan ActiveJan 1, 2025
ColoradoBan ActiveJan 1, 2025
HawaiiUpcomingJan 1, 2026
IllinoisUpcomingJan 1, 2027
MaineUpcomingJan 1, 2027
MarylandPending BillTBD
MinnesotaUpcomingJan 1, 2026
OregonBan ActiveJan 1, 2025
Rhode IslandBan ActiveJan 1, 2025
WashingtonUpcomingJan 1, 2029
CanadaUpcomingJan 1, 2026

Incentives & Rebates are going away

Energy incentive rebates are a valuable funding source for businesses adopting LED, covering up to 50-100% of the project costs. As bans take effect, these programs have already started going away.

Reach out to our team to get a no-commitment estimate on rebates that might be available for your project, before they are gone for good.

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PEC clients prepared for Fluorescent Bans

Portland, OR

Lithia Motors

As a long-time partner of Lithia Motors (over 200 projects to date), PEC helped Lithia’s Mercedes-Benz of Portland quickly implement LED lighting to prepare for Oregon’s fluorescent bans. Acting quick allowed Lithia to leverage LED lighting rebates before they expired.

74%

Energy reduction

3.30

Years to ROI

Dinuba, CA

Pressed Juicery

Pressed Juicery brought their Dinuba, CA facility into compliance with fluorescent bans, Title 24, and IES-light level standards. But more importantly, they transformed their facility into a safe, bright, and productive place to work.

75%

Energy reduction

1.83

Years to ROI

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