New program for investigating the performance of compact fluorescent lighting systems

The authors describe a research program aimed at investigating the performance and energy-conservation potential of different types of conventional and electronically ballasted compact fluorescent lighting systems under a range of environmental conditions. Participants include key lighting and electrical research laboratories from Canada, the USA, and the United Kingdom. The research team will conduct laboratory and field investigations of lighting efficiency, reliability, and both thermal and power quality considerations. The results are intended to help electrical utilities, government bodies, manufacturers, consumers, and others more effectively judge the benefits of compact fluorescent technology in energy conservation programs.<>