Subsidies on efficient lighting products
From time to time the Electricity Commission offers subsidies on efficient lighting technologies. Below is a list of what is currently available:
EnergyMad
- EnergyMad 20W Spiral Ecobulb
5 for $10 or $2.50 each
Wattage: 20W
Replaces: 100W incandescent
Sold nationwide through Foodstuffs outlets, Pak'N'Save and New World, Shell stations from 1 September till 31 November
- EnergyMad 15W Spiral Ecobulb
5 for $10 or $2.50 each
Wattage: 15W
Replaces: 60W incandescent
Sold nationwide through Foodstuffs outlets, Pak'N'Save and New World, Shell stations from 1 September till 31 November.
- EnergyMad 13W Covered Ecobulb
5 for $10 or $2.50 each
Wattage: 13W
Replaces: 60W incandescent
Sold nationwide through Foodstuffs outlets, Pak'N'Save and New World, Shell stations from 1 September till 31 November
- EnergyMad 15W Downlight and Fitting
$10 each
Wattage: 15W
Replaces: 50W Halogen light and fitting
Sold nationwide through Foodstuffs outlets, Pak'N'Save and New World, Shell stations from 1 September till 31 November.
Ecobulb Mini downlights should be installed by a registered electrician. If a home owner wishes to install them in their own home, then the installation will need to be tested by a registered electrical inspector before being connected to the electrical supply.
Philips
- CFL Philips Tornado
5 for $10
Wattage: 20W
Replaces: 100W Incandescent
Available from Woolworths, Foodtown, Countdown, Bunnings, Mitre 10, Dick Smith, Lighting Direct and The Warehouse.
- Philips Masterline Halogen Lamp
2 for $15
Wattage: 35W
Replaces: 50W
Available from Powerbase Electrical Wholesalers, Ideal Eletrcial Wholesalers, and Lamp Specs nationwide.
- Philips TLD Eco Lamp
25 for $156.25
Wattage: 51W
Replaces: 58W
Available from Powerbase Electrical Wholesalers, Ideal Eletrcial Wholesalers, and Lamp Specs nationwide.
If you have any queries about these subsidies, please email the Electricity Commission.