America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.

Incandescent light bulbs are officially banned in the U.S.::America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.

  • Olgratin_Magmatoe@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    And for those uses they aren’t getting phased out:

    Surprisingly, there is a whole slew of exempt special-purpose bulbs that will continue to be manufactured, according to the Energy Department. Here’s what manufacturers can still build and stores can continue selling:

    Appliance lamps, including fridge and oven lights

    Black lights

    Bug lamps

    Colored lamps

    Infrared lamps

    Left-handed thread lamps

    Plant lights

    Floodlights

    Reflector lamps

    Showcase lamps

    Traffic signals

    Some other specialty lights, including marine lamps and some odd-sized bulbs