California’s phase-out of mercury-containing fluorescent lamps under AB 2208 is now in effect, marking a significant shift in how public agencies maintain and upgrade their lighting systems. While the transition to LED lighting has been underway for many years, the lamp ban accelerates the need for facilities teams to evaluate remaining fluorescent systems and determine the best path forward.

Many public sector agencies, such as K-12 schools, colleges, cities and state governments have already converted large portions of their facilities to LED, but it is common for buildings to still contain a mix of lighting technologies. Maintenance teams are also discovering that replacement fluorescent lamps are becoming harder to source and that legacy ballasts and fixture components are increasingly unreliable after decades of service. The result is that lighting maintenance is beginning to shift from simple lamp replacement toward broader system upgrades.

For agencies beginning to plan next steps, a practical framework can help guide decision-making:

• Baseline – Understand Where You Stand
• Good – Maintain Compliance and Address Immediate Needs
• Better – Plan and Implement Strategic LED Retrofits
• Best – Integrate Lighting Modernization with Controls and Energy Strategy

Join us to learn from the California Conservation Corps and LTS Property Services.

As California continues adapting to the fluorescent lamp phase-out, understanding the practical realities of existing building systems will be critical. This webinar will bring together policy experts, facilities leaders, and implementation professionals to discuss what agencies are experiencing one year after the lamp ban took effect—and what practical steps can help ensure reliable, efficient lighting systems moving forward.

Date Available: April 22, 2026 | Time: 10:30am to 11:30am
Duration: 1 hour, includes Q&A and group discussion.

Hosted by Green Technology, in collaboration with CCC and LTS Property Services