IKEA will switch off incandescent bulbs in their US stores by January 1, 2011. The company recently announced it will begin phasing them out on August 1, 2010.
Says Mike Ward, US IKEA President:
“Eliminating incandescents is a simple way to lead the charge for IKEA customers to use energy saving light bulbs, thus reducing energy consumption and reducing the amount of greenhouses gases. It’s a little step with a big impact on our planet.”
IKEA offers energy saving bulbs such as the compact fluorescent bulb (CFL), its most popular bulb, and a range of LED lamps which are 70% more efficient. IKEA Halogen lamps, which consume 30% less energy, are another ‘white light’ alternative.
Starting in fall 2010, IKEA will sell a retro-fit halogen bulb that can be used in a standard light socket. The company also sells solar powered lamps including their SUNNAN desk lamp and SOLIG outdoor lights.
Image courtesy of IKEA
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