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Why Incandescent Light Bulbs Have Been Banned In The US

September 30, 2023

New federal energy efficiency regulations go into effect this week banning the sale and manufacture of any light bulbs that don’t meet the minimum standards of 45 lumens per watt. It means most lights available now will be LED.

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