Publication Details
Compact Fluorescent Lighting in America: Lessons Learned on the Way to Market
Citation
Sandahl LJ, TL Gilbride, MR Ledbetter, HE Steward, and C Calwell. 2006. Compact Fluorescent Lighting in America: Lessons Learned on the Way to Market. PNNL-15730, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA.
Formal Report
Abstract
This report describes the history of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) in America. CFLs were introduced in the 1970s; however, it has taken more than 20 years for them to gain widespread recognition in the U.S. residential lighting market. This report reviews the development of CFLs, efforts to increase market acceptance of them, and barriers to that acceptance. Lessons to be learned from this study of CFLs are identified in hopes of assisting future market introduction efforts for other promising energy-efficient technologies. This report was prepared by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Building Technologies, Emerging Technologies Program.
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