Osram Sylvania's third annual 'Socket Survey' found that more than one-third of Americans are aware of the phase out, but nearly 30% are worried about the transition. The survey also found, public awareness of the federal phase out of incandescent light bulbs is growing with 36 percent of Americans aware of the phase out compared to just 26 percent a year ago. The survey inidcated that a large majority of American still use incandescent bulbs, but 60 percent plan to switch to light-emitting diode (LED), compact fluorescent (CFL), or halogen varieties when the phase out begins in 2012. Of the consumers polled, 28 percent expressed worry about the demise of the traditional bulbs.
The survey was commissioned by lighting company, Osram Sylvania, a division of Siemens AG. The company claims that the Socket Survey is the industry's only national measurement of the changing consumer lighting landscape. It is part of a series of polls tracking commercial, consumer and automotive lighting trends. The company points out that the majority were found to be optimistic about new technologies, with 59 percent of respondents reporting they are eager to use more energy efficient lighting solutions.
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