A federal regulation to ban incandescent light bulbs was initially issued in 2007 following the enactment of the Energy Independence and Security Act during the Bush administration.

Not all incandescent bulbs are banned under the new rule. Here's what can still be manufactured and sold in stores, according to the Department of Energy: Appliance lamps; Black light lamps; ...

You can't buy incandescent light bulbs anymore. With a few exceptions, the bulbs – patented by Thomas Edison in 1880 and a common fixture in American homes for more than a century – have ...

It’s lights out for the incandescent bulbs that people have known, changed and singed their hands on for 140 years. The modern descendant of Thomas Edison’s most famous legacy is set to ...

The U.S. Department of Energy is banning the sale of energy inefficient light bulbs beginning Aug. 1, 2023. Given that incandescent and halogen light bulbs are far less energy efficient than LED ...

From unexpected costs to tricky upgrades, recent changes in household essentials could catch you off guard. Here's how to ...

Now that incandescent bulbs are on the way out, LED bulbs are a clear choice, but there are things to keep in mind when buying them. Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a ...

Incandescent bulbs also tend to be less expensive than LEDs, and produce a soft, warm glow favored by many. How much worse are incandescent bulbs for the environment vs. LED?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, an LED light bulb can last up to 30 times longer than an incandescent bulb.The exact lifetime of a smart light will vary on various factors, but the ...