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In reply to the discussion: Let's not forget that in a few days it will be near impossible to buy incandescent light bulbs [View all]mockmonkey
(2,964 posts)New Light Bulb Law (Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007) - The Basics
The law:
does not ban the use or purchase of incandescent bulbs.
does not ban the sale or manufacture of ALL incandescent bulbs, just those common household incandescent (and other) bulbs that are not energy-efficient.
does not require the use of compact fluorescent bulbs.
requires about 25 percent greater efficiency (that is, less energy use) for household light bulbs that have traditionally used between 40 and 100 watts of electricity.
exempts many bulbs, including specialty bulbs, three-way bulbs, chandelier bulbs, refrigerator bulbs, plant grow lights and others.
was passed by Congress and signed by President Bush in 2007 and is implemented by the U.S. Department of Energy.
includes many other provisions that do not pertain to lighting. Some of these provisions call for: higher gas mileage in automobiles; transportation electrification; increased reliance on biofuels; and training for green jobs.
http://www2.epa.gov/cfl/how-energy-independence-and-security-act-2007-affects-light-bulbs
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