### Question
What does lamp wattage mean?


### Answer
**Lamp wattage** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 6291*:

> the total electrical power consumed by a lamp in watts, after the initial seasoning period referenced in the appropriate IES standard test procedure and including, for fluorescent, arc watts plus cathode watts

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-AGE DISCRIMINATION IN FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

