Brussels, 30/05/2000 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday, the Energy Council adopted its "common position" on the directive establishing minimum standards of energy efficiency applicable to ballasts for neon lighting, i.e. condensers that trigger neon lighting. This directive will apply from 2005 to new ballasts. The goal is to reduce the energy consumption of lighting in offices by limiting the dispersion of energy. The Commission considers that the new standards will allow for a reduction in CO2...