Earth Day Network Launches 2007 Campaign
Earth Day Network called on lighting manufacturers and policy makers today to ban the inefficient incandescent light bulb by 2016. EDN President Kathleen Rogers made the announcement during a news conference held by Philips Lighting North America, the Lighting Efficiency Coalition, Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Ill.).
"As a member of this Coalition, we support Philips' call today for legislation and policy decisions which encourage the transition to energy efficient lighting by 2016," said EDN President Kathleen Rogers. "However, Earth Day Network is not waiting for legislation to demand a mandatory phase-out of the inefficient incandescent light bulb."
