California Soon to Ban Incandescent Light Sources

How much will this lighting plan save?

The proposed goal is to reduce power while at the same time cutting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants by 1.8 million metric tons a year.  That is the same as removing 400,000 cars from the California highways.  If this bill is adopted from our other states the United States will be leading the fight to reduce the consomption of energy.

Will this reduce the selection of decorative lighting?

Yes and no.  Most lighting manufactures have already begun including compact fluorescent light source options with there more popular collections.  Minka-Lavery has a full outdoor lighting line that supports the Energystar movement.  Their line is a combination of compact fluorescent and Dark Sky products. 

Dark Sky promotes the effects of outdoor lighting on night sky light pollution.  Every Dark Sky light fixture must have a fully shielded light source to reduce glare and enhance the night sky.  All of Minka-Lavery's Dark Sky light fixtures have attractive details the make the fixture Dark Sky compliant with out compromising style.