Is there scientific evidence behind the decision to phase out incandescent bulbs, including on the impact of alternative technologies? Were affected stakeholders consulted?
Before the legislation on phasing out incandescent bulbs was drafted, an extensive technical-environmental-economic study looked into the different lamp technologies involved, in order to determine their improvement potential as regards the environmental impact of lighting over the full life cycle of the products, as well as the potential impact of their use on consumers and on the lamp industry. The study is available from the website www.eup4light.net. Stakeholders, including consumer organisations, green NGOs and industry associations had the opportunity to comment both during the preparatory study and on the early working documents of the Commission in the Ecodesign Consultation Forum.
