NRS701.260. Prohibition against selling certain types of lights; regulations establishing energy efficiency standards for certain types of lights.

      1.  Between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2015, inclusive, no general purpose light may be sold in this State unless it produces at least 25 lumens per watt of electricity consumed.

      2.  On and after January 1, 2016, no general purpose light may be sold in this State unless it meets or exceeds the minimum standard of energy efficiency established by the Director pursuant to subsection 3 for lumens per watt of electricity consumed.

      3.  The Director shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section. The regulations must, without limitation:

      (a) Establish a minimum standard of energy efficiency for lumens per watt of electricity consumed that must be produced by general purpose lights sold in this State on and after January 1, 2016. The minimum standard of energy efficiency established by the Director must exceed 25 lumens per watt of electricity consumed.

      (b) Attempt to minimize the overall cost to consumers for general purpose lighting, considering the needs of consumers relating to lighting, technological feasibility and anticipated product availability and performance.

      4.  As used in this section, “general purpose light” means lamps, bulbs, tubes or other devices that provide functional illumination for indoor or outdoor use. The term does not include “specialty lighting” or “lighting necessary to provide illumination for persons with special needs,” as defined by the Director by regulation.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 3001; A 2009, 1377; 2011, 2061)