§ 42-60.1-1. Purpose. It is declared that the energy wasted by inefficient appliances results in higher utility bills and hastens the need for new electricity generating facilities, and therefore, is a burden to the economic growth and the prosperity of the citizens of the state. Reducing demand for energy is a more cost effective and […]
§ 42-60.1-2. Definitions. In this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) “Ballast efficiency factor” (BEF) means BEF = RELATIVE LIGHT OUTPUT POWER INPUT where relative light output and power input shall be determined by manufacturers’ testing in accordance with the standard ANSI C 32.2-1984. (2) “Director” means director of […]
§ 42-60.1-3. Scope — Exemptions. (a) The provisions of this chapter apply to the certification and enforcement of efficiency standards for the following types of new appliances sold, offered for sale, or installed in the state: (1) Fluorescent ballasts of F40T12 and F96T12 lamps; and (2) Luminaires with fluorescent ballasts for F40T12 and F96T12 lamps. […]
§ 42-60.1-4. Prohibition. No new appliances covered by § 42-60.1-3 may be sold, offered for sale, or installed in the state on or after June 15, 1989, unless the energy efficiency of the appliance meets or exceeds the standards set forth in § 42-60.1-5 of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 313, § 1.
§ 42-60.1-5. Efficiency standards — Fluorescent lamp ballasts. The ballast efficiency factor (BEF) for all new ballasts designed for the operation of one F40T12 lamp with a nominal input voltage of either 120 or 277 and 40 total nominal lamp watts shall be at least 1.805. The BEF for all new ballasts designed for the […]
§ 42-60.1-6. Certification. Manufacturers of appliances covered by this chapter shall certify to the director that those appliances are in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. The director shall promulgate regulations governing the certification of appliances covered by this chapter and shall publish an annual list of those appliances. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. […]
§ 42-60.1-7. Enforcement and penalty. The director shall cause periodic inspections to be made of distributors or retailers of new appliances in order to determine compliance with this chapter. The director shall cause investigations to be made of complaints received concerning violations of this chapter and shall report the results of those investigations to the […]
§ 42-60.1-8. Regulations. The director shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 313, § 1.
