January 2, 2008—TCP, Inc., one of the world’s largest manufacturer of energy saving light bulbs, is boosting production of its energy efficient light bulbs for the third time in nine months, from 1.1 million to 1.4 million bulbs a day to meet increased consumer demand. The announcement comes in the wake of President Bush signing the federal energy bill, which requires stricter energy efficiency guidelines for lighting and the phase-out of the traditional incandescent light bulb between 2012 and 2014. The new law is expected to save consumers an estimated $13 billion a year in electrical costs.
TCP manufactures 70 percent of the compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) on the market through a variety of name brand, private label, and other lighting manufacturers (OLMs), including n:vision at The Home Depot. Its energy saving lighting bulbs use 75% less energy than incandescent light bulbs and last an average of ten times longer. Users switching to CFLs can reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by more than 450 pounds and see an energy savings of $30 to $108 over the life of the bulb. TCP estimates the light bulbs it produces accounts for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50,000 tons a day.
TCP is taking a leadership role in the development of energy efficient LED products, according to the company. It currently offers a variety of LED options for the commercial and industrial markets, including accent lighting and high and low bay lighting systems for cold storage applications.
For more information, visit TCP Web site.
