EISA 2007 Legislation (specific to metal halide luminaries)

EISA prohibits the sale in the United States of any metal halide product between 150W – 500W produced after December 31, 2008, unless the ballast in that product is greater than 88 percent efficient.

Legislative details:

  • EISA requires higher ballast efficiencies as follows:



  • EISA effectively prevents the sale of 175W – 450W probe start metal halide luminaries.

  • EISA impacts indoor and outdoor lighting products.

  • EISA requires an encircled capital letter “E” on the ballast and carton labels. This assures that the product meets applicable Department of Energy (DOE) energy efficiency standards.

  • Non-compliant products produced or imported prior to January 1, 2009, can still be sold.

  • Metal halide exemptions – regulations do NOT apply to luminaires that:
    • - Use regulated lag ballasts
    - Use electronic ballasts rated for 480 volts
    - Meet all the following criteria: rated only for 150W lamps; AND rated for wet location use as defined by National Electric Code 2002 Section 410.4(A); AND contain a ballast rated to operate at an ambient air temperature above 50ºC as specified by UL 1029-2001.
A complete summary of all provisions in the EISA 2007 is available in this PDF from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
      
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