As of 2020, Halogen lightbulbs will become strictly regulated within Australia, much like incandescent today. Lighting suppliers will no longer be able to import old lighting technology, and halogen will be phased out.
This push by the government to move toward more energy efficient LED lighting means that replacing your lights is going to mean figuring out which LED alternative is best for you.
Smart LEDs, retrofit downlights, the options are growing every year. With so many options and brands on the market, how do you decide what’s best for you? Below, we’ll go over some alternatives for the most common household lighting: