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Phase out of the incandescent light bulb

A Philips offcourse

The European Union has put forward an ambitious programme to phase out high energy lamps between 1st September 2009 and the end of 2016. Philips is actively supporting this programme by offering several alternative lamp technologies (compact fluorescents, halogens or LED, etc.)

Phase-out Q&A

Phase-out Q&A

The most important questions about this European directive

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Select the right alternative for you

Select the right alternative for you

View all choices for instant replacement

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Quick links & Downloads
+ Guide to energy saving alternatives (PDF)
+ Press release