Implementation of the Policy for Banning Incandescent Lamps in the Markets: Review of the Global Situation and Challenges for Mozambique

The excessive use of incandescent lamps is one the main factors in low energy efficiency residential sector Mozambique. To remedy this situation, some countries are banning import and sale their markets. article reviews status implementation these actions worldwide challenges for data drawn from existing literature on topic under discussion selected according to purpose. indicates that Mozambique has a program promote efficient lamps, but level its still very low. Regarding policy ban it was found barriers universal, namely lack funding support actions, high price marketing deficit doubtful quality little knowledge consumers decision makers about advantages using lamps. However, lead us conclude premature think Mozambique, as there should be prioritized at time, namely, promotion consumption dissemination measures rational electricity buildings, consumer awareness, adoption labels household appliances drafting specific legislation.