Efficient lighting: Government procurement continues to increase

On April 19th , the results of a domestic open tender for the "2010 High-efficiency Lighting Product Promotion Project " hosted by the Ministry of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission were released. China Electronics Import and Export Corporation, the information in the online publicity display to Mitsuo • Aurora, Philips, as the representatives of domestic and international mainstream lighting companies, with leading technology in energy efficiency R & D and production capacity, continued winning. The reporter was informed that this is the third year that China has subsidized the promotion of high-efficiency lighting products through the government procurement model following the implementation of the National “ High-efficiency Lighting Product Promotion Project ” in 2008 and 2009 .

According to an expert from the China Lighting Association, the goal of promoting 150 million energy-saving lamps across the country in three years was already exceeded by the end of 2009. However, as the energy saving and emission reduction efforts continue to increase, the country will also Continue to use financial subsidies to support efficient lighting products to replace incandescent lamps and other inefficient lighting products currently in use, and further accelerate the promotion of efficient lighting products. The reporter learned from the relevant departments that in 2008 , the country had completed the promotion of 60 million energy-saving lamps , and the amount of promotion in 2009 exceeded 120 million. In order to further promote energy-saving and emission reduction, the promotion target for energy-saving lamps this year will be locked at 150 million.

It is worth noting that, compared with the first two rounds, this year's bidding has not only greatly increased in quantity, but also puts forward stricter requirements in terms of mercury content of products than in previous years. It encourages “ low mercury ” to have a mercury content of no more than 5 mg. For the minimum requirement, for 5W-24W , below 3.5mg, give different degrees of extra points. Mitsuo • Aurora, a technician told reporters, advocates "low mercury" in the lighting industry, promote low-carbon like the same in the whole social life is significant, the government and the lighting industry will be on "low mercury" more and more attention.

In addition, this tendering also places special emphasis on the company’s clean production capabilities. In line with the principle of “ promises, programs, and assessments ” , specific requirements are placed on the indicators and equipment for the recycling of waste lamp tubes. This has been the subject of previous tenders. Never appeared. In this regard, Mitsuo • Aurora head of marketing, told reporters, although efficient lighting product itself is energy saving products, but refined waste lamp recycling requirements for the country to further promote energy conservation work is necessary, which is the mainstream lighting business Social responsibility that should be fulfilled.