Communications Materials Library
Welcome to the lites.asia Communications Materials Library - a resource designed to provide a central point allowing lites.asia members to share ‘communications materials’ related to lighting for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers. Its overall objective is to enable exchange of experience between countries and potential harmonisation of some items.
The content of the library is determined by the material submitted by members. However, it is intended to include material on existing training packages, consumer information, packaging, equivalence requirements, etc.
The materials in the library include links to websites () and files of various types. For example:
- Word ()
- PDFs ()
- Graphics files (/)
Note: The responsibility for the content of third party documents and websites rests with their owners.
32 items found
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A factsheet produced by the Australian E3 Program to provide advice to consumers when buying light bulbs to help them choose bulbs that are fit for purpose, last longer and are cheaper to run
Mar 11, 2016
Specialist Lighting Retailer Training Package
A training package consisting of a retailer guide and suite of residential case studies to help retailers and their customers achieve improved energy efficiency outcomes through the selection of more efficient lighting and an understanding of better light
Sep 30, 2014
The Energy Rating Smartphone App is designed to help households and businesses save money on their power bills by choosing energy efficient appliances. The app allows them to display the power use over the life of an appliance in dollars.
Jul 10, 2014
Lighting Europe EU Compliant Requirements Products Sheets for Lamps
Summary check lists and detailed EU Compliant Requirements Products Sheets to support market surveillance and customs authorities in the various EU Member states.
Nov 28, 2013
Consumer Guide for Buying LEDs
A leaflet produced by the Japan Lighting Manufacturers Association providing advice to consumers considering the retrofit of LEDs in their homes
Oct 31, 2013
Developing a National Efficient Lighting Strategy
A guide countries in the process of drafting and completing their National Efficient Lighting Strategies (NELS), taking into account the integrated policy approach promoted by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)/Global Environment Facility (GE
Jun 30, 2013
2010 Residential Lighting Report
Provides the results of a comprehensive lighting audit of the residential sector collected data from 150 houses in Australia in the period October 2010 to March 2011
Mar 31, 2013
Australian Residential Lighting Survey – Pilot
Provides the results of a self-completion survey undertaken in Australia which focused on how lights were used within the home and household preferences with regards to lighting and lamps
Mar 31, 2013
TopTen USA ranking of energy efficient lighting products
Jan 09, 2013
ENERGY STAR Product Specification for Lamps: Elevated Temperature Life Testing Draft Test Method
Test method to be used for used for determining product compliance with the Elevated Temperature Life Test (ETLT) requirements in the ENERGY STAR Eligibility Criteria for Lamps
Dec 31, 2012
Voluntary California Quality Light‐Emitting Diode (LED) Lamp Specification
This report outlines a voluntary quality specification developed by the California Energy Commission
Nov 30, 2012
The Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Think Change web pages provide information for consumers on energy efficient lighting and the Australian phase-out of inefficient lighting products
Jul 26, 2012
Lighting - LivingGreener.gov.au
The LivingGreener website provides a starting point for consumers for information about living more sustainably and reducing their environmental impact
Dec 31, 2011
Lighting Energy Efficiency (Watts Out!)
Presentation navigating through the major Philippine lighting initiatives and exploring their link with UNEP’s en.lighten objectives
Nov 03, 2011
Regional Report on Efficient Lighting in Southeast Asia
Report summarising the publicly available information on efficient lighting activities worldwide, with an emphasis on 11 countries in Southeast Asia
Oct 31, 2011
South East Queensland Energy Efficient Street Lighting Trial
The results of an Energy Efficient Streetlight Trial initiated in South East Queensland in 2008 to trial four different lamp technologies as potential replacements for the incumbent Mercury Vapour 50 watt
Sep 30, 2011
A report examining the current market, technological issues, and barriers to the adoption of LED-based lighting technologies in order to help policymakers and program managers in Asia identify opportunities, form program policies, and make sound decisions
Jun 30, 2011
RightLight is the New Zealand Government website designed to help consumers make smarter lighting choices for their home or workplace
Dec 31, 2010
RightLight for business is the New Zealand Government website designed to bring businesses and lighting professionals informed, up-to-date answers on energy efficient lighting
Dec 31, 2010
Power Factor: Policy Implications for the Scale-up of CFL Programs
This report reviews and summarizes the current findings regarding the topic of CFL power factor; and explores and identifies related policy considerations, in order to allow policymakers to make well-informed decisions that address their specific policy g
Nov 30, 2010
Your Home Technical Manual - Lighting
A joint initiative of the Australian Government and the design and construction industries provide consumers with a guide to environmentally sustainable homes
Oct 31, 2010
Testing for Quality: Benchmarking Energy-Saving Lamps in Asia
The results of a substantial regional CFL quality and performance benchmark testing program undertaken to assess the overall quality of CFLs being sold in various Asian markets
Mar 31, 2010
Quality Control and Market Supervision of Compact Fluorescent Lamps in China: Executive Summary
A summary of the report, Quality Control and Market Supervision of Compact Fluorescent Lamps in China
Mar 31, 2010
Quality Control and Market Supervision of Compact Fluorescent Lamps in China
A report providing an overview of the existing framework, practices and factors affecting quality control monitoring and compliance of CFLs in China, and identifing opportunities for cooperation and improvement in the governance capacity for quality contr
Mar 31, 2010
NECA - Energy Efficient Lighting and Training
Links to a lighting resource manual, The Basics of Efficient Lighting, developed by the Australian Government and the lighting industry to provide the lighting and allied industry workforce with an overview of the key principles of light and lighting and
Nov 30, 2009
Change the Globe retailer staff information poster
Retailer staff information material produced by the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in support of the national phase-out program for inefficient lighting
Mar 23, 2009
Change the Globe consumer information poster
Retailer display material produced by the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in support of the national phase-out program for inefficient lighting
Mar 23, 2009
Change the Globe light globe conversion guide table
Retailer display material produced by the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in support of the national phase-out program for inefficient lighting
Mar 23, 2009
Change the Globe light globe conversion guide poster
Retailer display material produced by the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in support of the national phase-out program for inefficient lighting
Mar 23, 2009
Change the Globe shelf stripping
Retailer display material produced by the Australian Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency in support of the national phase-out program for inefficient lighting
Mar 23, 2009
Phasing in Quality: Harmonizing CFLs to Help Asia Address Climate Change
A report detailing opportunities to fully implement the Manila Compact, an agreement where lighting suppliers have committed to develop common performance levels to rate the quality of CFLs sold in Asia, introduce a product marking system, and establish a
Feb 28, 2009
Confidence in Quality: Harmonization of CFLs to Help Asia Address Climate Change
A discussion paper which follows up on a regional benchmarking review of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that was commissioned by the Australian Greenhouse Office (AGO) in 2006 to support the International CFL Harmonization Initiative
Sep 30, 2007