DELO72
Well-Known Member
Hi Everyone,
So, there is this new campaign out there that has gotten a lot of press recently (Live Design just had it as their lead article, etc.). I FULLY support the concept and the theory behind this campaign-- which is to keep the beautiful light quality of Tungsten Halogen light sources available for use in the Performing Arts industry and Entertainment industry as one of many tools available to designers across the globe.
With that in mind, we did some research on the background of the concern, and here is the official statement of OSRAM SYLVANIA on Tungsten Halogen Lamps and the fear that they are being legislated out of existence:
“OSRAM has good news for those in the global entertainment market who think new energy efficiency legislation passed recently by the European Union (Directive EU Regulation 1194/2012 of December 12, 2012) will cause tungsten halogen lamps used in the Film, Television, Theatre and Performing Arts industries to be phased out. OSRAM is pleased to announce the vast majority of tungsten halogen lamps, including many OSRAM products such as OSRAM HPLs, CP/85s and the PAR64 1000W series, used by the Entertainment industry, are exempt from this legislation. This is because they are defined as ‘Special Purpose’ lamps due to their application in Article 2, Section 4, (b), (ii) and therefore are not affected. We appreciate the industry’s passion for this trusted lighting solution and look forward to continuing to illuminate today and tomorrow’s entertainment stars on countless stages and studios with our OSRAM tungsten lamps.”
Mark A. DeLorenzo
Business Manager - Entertainment
NAFTA Region
OSRAM SYLVANIA
So, there is this new campaign out there that has gotten a lot of press recently (Live Design just had it as their lead article, etc.). I FULLY support the concept and the theory behind this campaign-- which is to keep the beautiful light quality of Tungsten Halogen light sources available for use in the Performing Arts industry and Entertainment industry as one of many tools available to designers across the globe.
With that in mind, we did some research on the background of the concern, and here is the official statement of OSRAM SYLVANIA on Tungsten Halogen Lamps and the fear that they are being legislated out of existence:
“OSRAM has good news for those in the global entertainment market who think new energy efficiency legislation passed recently by the European Union (Directive EU Regulation 1194/2012 of December 12, 2012) will cause tungsten halogen lamps used in the Film, Television, Theatre and Performing Arts industries to be phased out. OSRAM is pleased to announce the vast majority of tungsten halogen lamps, including many OSRAM products such as OSRAM HPLs, CP/85s and the PAR64 1000W series, used by the Entertainment industry, are exempt from this legislation. This is because they are defined as ‘Special Purpose’ lamps due to their application in Article 2, Section 4, (b), (ii) and therefore are not affected. We appreciate the industry’s passion for this trusted lighting solution and look forward to continuing to illuminate today and tomorrow’s entertainment stars on countless stages and studios with our OSRAM tungsten lamps.”
Mark A. DeLorenzo
Business Manager - Entertainment
NAFTA Region
OSRAM SYLVANIA