newsletter 2/92
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The World Bank Moves Towards Mexican CFL Loan

ILUMEX is the World Bank's multi-million-dollar Showcase demostration of how using CFL´s in developing countries is a way of deliviering energy services while saving money and achieving environmental benefits.
New Light on Vision New research revealing how light affects human vision may allow light levels to be decreased without compromising visual performance. This could result in substantial energy savings.

CFLs are Hot Stuff in the Caribbean The world's most successful CFL program combined a pay-on-the-bill approach with an intensive promotional effort and retailer rebates on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe.

The "E-Lamp": More than a Promise? The E-lamp was introduced with great fanfare. But it still remains to be seen whether the lamp is as good as the manufacturers claim.

Regular Features

  • Enlighting Notes
    Brazilian Thermal Power Plant Postponed

  • Policy Updates
    European standards

  • Resources and Reports
    EPRI Lighting Information Office

    CIE activities on efficiency

    New DSM program evaluation firm

    Lighting Research Center publications

  • Program News
    German giant explores its demand-side resources

    "Nutzlicht" Useful Light in Rottweil
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