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Industrial Needs & Trends
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Environmental Impact
Fluorescent: GE's line of 4' T8 and T5 fluorescent lamps are TCLP compliant. TCLP is the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure test as proscribed by the EPA for landfill disposal. High Intensity Discharge: GE High Pressure Sodium lamps are the industry's first and only medium base TCLP compliant products. Get the performance you're already accustomed to with the environmental benefits you deserve. Did You Know? A 75 fixture industrial facility retrofitting from existing 400 watt metal halide lamps to a T5 Watt-Miser® fluorescent solution can avoid emissions of over 729,000 pounds of CO2, which is equivalent to: 
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Legislative Updates
Still using T12 fluorescents and corresponding magnetic ballasts? Largely considered antiquated technology, effective June 30th of 2010, you'll no longer be able to purchase replacement magnetic ballasts to support those T12 lamps - that's less than one full burn cycle away. Your energy saving options are unlimited. See examples of energy saving fluorescent solutions that will make you compliant with legislation! Probe-start metal halide vs. Pulse-start metal halide: If you're considering buying new fixtures, or retrofitting existing fixtures, make sure you're aware of the latest legislation requiring pulse-start ballasts in all new fixture applications. Maximize your savings by choosing the right lamp/ballast combination. Learn more. Good news! The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 extends the energy-efficient buildings accelerated tax deduction for five years, through December 31, 2013. Offset your lighting investment with big tax savings! For a full legislative summary, visit Testimonials
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