A document has been developed and introduced by the Ministry of Economic Development to implement Clause 19 of the roadmap on energy saving and improving energy efficiency in Russia, aimed at implementing the federal law On Energy Saving and Improving Energy Effectiveness and on Introducing Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation approved by Government Directive No. 1830-r of December 1, 2009 and the Government instruction.
The Directive proposes a list of regulatory acts and proposals from the Russian side for consideration by the Eurasian Economic Commission. The Russian side proposes to elaborate them to implement a range of measures aimed at limiting the sale of low energy efficiency electric bulbs in Russia.
The measures approved by the Directive are aimed at:
- creating a system confirming the compliance of lighting devices and electric bulbs with the energy efficiency standards;
- monitoring the market of lighting devices and electric bulbs;
- stimulating demand for high energy efficiency lighting devices and electric bulbs;
- developing production of lighting devices and high energy efficiency electric bulbs in Russia.
The document will promote the transition to quality and energy efficient illumination.
