Fluorescent lighting was once highly sought-after, but we know now that the risks outweigh the benefits, which is why one ...

Check the light bulbs you have in your home if you live in this state — they may no longer be allowed under a new House bill ...

Hawaii has joined nine states in banning the sale of fluorescent light bulbs. The legislation took full effect Jan. 1, 2026, under the Hawaii Clean Lighting Standards Act, which passed in 2023. The ...

One of the nearly 300 new laws that took effect in Illinois New Year’s Day is a ban on compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Fluorescent tubes have long been a staple in the US, illuminating warehouses, offices, and public buildings across the nation for decades. However, recent legislative actions in several states signal ...

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A ballast for a fluorescent lamp has two primary functions: Provide high initial voltage to start the lamp; and regulate lamp current during operation. Common electronic ballasts convert 60-Hz line ...

The 12V drivers for fluorescent lamps are tricky, because of the compromise between a good operating efficiency and the ability to start the lamp. The demands are in contradiction. Here are 7 starting ...