Legislation and Legal Issues
Despite GOP opposition, light bulb standards will phase in on Jan. 1By Andrew Restuccia | 12/29/11 02:28 PM ET | In TheHill.com New light bulb efficiency standards will begin phasing in on…
Myth #7: CFLs can be used anywhere an incandescent can be used, Part 1:
Fact #7: Some CFL's say on the package "Not for use in enclosed fixtures" because heat will shorten lifespan quicker than short cycling [see Myth #1].
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Welcome to LightBulbChoice.com!Though I created this website in December 1997 in reaction to HR 6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 I did…
China
Huge Price Increases Underway from Lamp Manufacturers: The impact of rare earth metals shortagesSource1: “>http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/ Source2: http://www.connexiones.com There is a rapid, emerging shortage of rare earth metals, a primary component used in the manufacture of…
Fluorescent Light
Light bulb dilemma: Shift to CFL lighting a concernCredit: JOE MAHONEY/TIMES-DISPATCH Lois Fay, who has a disorder that makes her very sensitive to light, uses amber colored low-wattage bulbs in…
Legislation and Legal Issues
A States’ Rights Battle over Light Bulbshttp://www.businessweek.com/magazine/a-states-rights-battle-over-light-bulbs-11102011.html Conservatives challenge the federal law requiring incandescent bulbs to be replaced with fluorescents and LEDs In July… Representative Joe Barton (R-Tex.),…
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Welcome to LightBulbChoice.com!Though I created this website in December 1997 in reaction to HR 6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 I did…
Energy Efficiency
National Geographic Light Bulb Savings CalculatorEditorial: Interesting idea. Not sure how helpful it is… From a pure web development standpoint, this calculator is beautiful, elegant, and simple…
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Welcome to LightBulbChoice.com!Though I created this website in December 1997 in reaction to HR 6 Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 I did…
Legislation and Legal Issues
Traditional light bulbs not going away… yethttp://www.wtsp.com/news/national/article/226664/81/Traditional-light-bulbs-not-going-away-yet Traditional light bulbs are not going away after all. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill struck a deal late Thursday to at least temporarily…