60% of Americans Unaware of Looming Incandescent Bulb Phase Out

Lucas123 writes "Even though production of 75W and 100W incandescent lamps were phased out earlier this year, many U.S. consumers remain blissfully unaware of The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007, an energy efficiency standard that requires an initial 30% reduction in energy use for screw-in bulbs. By 2020, the federal standard requires bulbs to use 65% less energy. According to a new survey, only 40% of Americans are aware that incandescent bulbs are being phased out. However, the federal regulations are about to impact the most popular bulbs of all — 40W and 60W lamps. As of Jan. 1, 2014, the bulbs will no longer be produced. A significant portion of those who are aware of the phase out have been hoarding the bulbs in anticipation of the ban."

Re:What is the best way to buy some in bulk?

[wooferhound]

I am a filament of your imagination . . .

These new light devices...

[Anonymous Coward]

They are designed to drain our precious bodily fluids.

How will I heat my home now?

[Snufu]

Incandescent technology is far superior to LEDs for electrothermal conversion efficiency. LEDs waste too much energy as visible light.

Re:Get rid of those things

[SuperKendall]

Our state government pays private operators to go from door to door swapping incandescent globes for CFLs

So how many of these guys are killed each month once the people screw in the CFL's and see what they have traded for?

Re: What is the best way to buy some in bulk?

[Bartles]

CFL and LED lighting aren't even close to efficient enough for me. They don't put out enough heat, and cast this annoying glow that competes with the friendly cheer from the sperm oil lamps.