Proposed funding programme for residential compact fluorescent lamps [Closing date: 2006/02/03 17:00:00 GMT+13]

The Electricity Commission is working to convert government electricity policy into practical programmes that can be shown to enhance the generation, transmission and use of electricity in an efficient, fair, reliable and environmentally sustainable way.  Accordingly, the Commission recently announced its commitment to fund a $2 million programme to encourage the nationwide take up of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). 

The proposed model for the national programme draws on methodology, outcomes and knowledge gained from CFL pilot programmes conducted by the Commission in partnership with other organisations during 2005.

The Commission seeks feedback from the lighting and electricity industries and energy efficiency organisations on the model for the proposed programme design and the proposed CFL standard to help guide the development of the national CFL programme.

Following consultation, further work may be undertaken to finalise a national CFL funding programme for implementation in early 2006.

• Consultation paper  pdf [244 KB]

The Commission’s preference is to receive submissions in electronic form (Microsoft Word format) and to receive one hard copy of the electronic version.
Please send your submission to jenny.walton@electricitycommission.govt.nz

Closing date for submissions is 5 pm on 3 February 2006.

Jenny Walton
Electricity Commission
Level 7, ASB Tower
Hunter Street
PO Box 10041
Wellington

Telephone: (04) 460 8858
Fax: (04) 460 8879

The Commission will acknowledge receipt of all submissions electronically. Please contact Jenny Walton if you have not received an acknowledgement of your submission within two business days.

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