EISA Compliance

Energy Independence and Security Act 2007

The Energy Independence and Security Act 2007 (EISA) is a federal law aimed at the reduction of energy consumption, reduced dependence on foreign oil and strategies for addressing global climate change. A portion of the EISA act relates to the use of of metal halide probe start ballasts for use in 150W - 500W luminaires and prohibits the sale of these ballasts effective January 1, 2009.

ALLSCAPE is committed to energy conservation and to delivering higher efficiency products that provide a greater benefit to your customers. All 175W, 250W & 400W probe start ballasts will no longer be available and will be replaced with 150W, 250W & 320W pulse start ballasts. EISA compliant pulse start ballasts result in more lumens, reduced wattage, energy savings, longer life lamps and cooler running ballasts.

Pulse Start (EISA Compliant) vs. Probe Start
Technology	Lamp Wattage	Mean Lumens	Lamp Life	System Wattage	Mean LPW
EISA Compliant	150W	9,100	24,000	185	49
Probe Start	175W	8,775	10,000	210	42
EISA Compliant	250W	16,625	15,000	291	57
Probe Start	250W	13,500	10,000	295	46
EISA Compliant	320W	21,000	20,000	368	57
Probe Start	400W	24,000	20,000	458	52

To demonstrate the use of compliance, ballast labels must now display the emblem.


The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA)
Effective January 1, 2009
All 150W - 500W metal halide lamp luminaires must contain a ballast meeting the following minimum levels of efficiency:

• 88% for magnetic pulse start ballasts
• 94% for magnetic probe start ballasts
• 90% for electronic < 250W probe start ballasts
• 92% (for lamps > than 250 watts)


Exceptions include luminaires that:
• Utilize regulated lag ballasts or 480V electronic ballasts
• Are rated for 150W lamps and wet locations and contain a ballast rated for use in an ambient temperature greater than 50°C

The use of pulse start technology is a step in the right direction and this transition is another opportunity in moving forward to better alternatives which reduce energy consumption and less impact on our environment.