Incandescent bulbs were supposed to be relics, pushed aside by compact fluorescents and then by ultra-efficient LEDs. Instead, they are quietly reappearing in homes, on holiday displays, and in online ...

The federal government’s ban on incandescent light bulbs took effect on Tuesday, more than a decade and a half after such a rule was first proposed intending to promote energy efficiency. A federal ...

The Biden administration is unveiling a new proposed rule that, if enacted, would effectively phase out compact fluorescent light bulbs and move the U.S. light bulb markets decisively to more ...

Is the modern incandescent light bulb ready to move from the hallway to the halls of the American History Museum? Politicians seem to think so, but consumers disagree. According to an article in the ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif.--When Congress passed a new energy law two years ago, obituaries were written for the incandescent lightbulb. The law set tough efficiency standards, due to take effect in 2012, ...

When it comes to lighting, I’m no early adopter. I was never a fan of those curlicue compact fluorescent lights (CFLs): the light quality is bad; they get to full brightness slowly; the claims of ...