NRS 701.260: Prohibition against selling certain general service lamps; regulations establishing energy efficiency standards for general service lamps.

1. On and after January 1, 2020, no general service lamp may be sold in this State unless it meets or exceeds the minimum standard of energy efficiency established by the Director pursuant to subsection 2 for lumens per watt of electricity consumed, when tested in accordance with the test procedures for general service lamps prescribed by 10 C.F.R. 430.23(gg).

2. 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 service lamps sold in this State on and after January 1, 2020. The minimum standard of energy efficiency established by the Director must meet or exceed 45 lumens per watt of electricity consumed.

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

3. For the purposes of this section, the Director shall define by regulation “general service lamp.” The term must not include “specialty lighting” or “lighting necessary to provide illumination for persons with special needs,” as defined by the Director by regulation.