Navigating the Lighting Regulatory Shift
States across the U.S. are phasing out fluorescent lighting due to environmental and health concerns, with bans already in place or pending across multiple lighting categories. LogicSource’s analysis highlights varying implementation timelines, with 13 states restricting linear fluorescents, 8 banning CFLs, and 5 targeting general service lamps.
This regulatory shift is accelerating the transition to LED technology, offering long-term benefits like lower energy usage, reduced maintenance costs, and improved environmental performance. Organizations should act now to assess current infrastructure, plan replacements, and avoid inflated costs from last-minute lighting replacements, and operational disruptions.
This report outlines where regulations stand, what’s coming next, and how businesses can proactively manage the shift with minimal disruption and maximum savings.
