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Aug 1 – Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned From Retail Sales

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drcard
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Aug 1 – Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned From Retail Sales Jul 27, 2023 7:35:00 GMT -5

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Post by drcard on Jul 27, 2023 7:35:00 GMT -5

Thought all would like to know about this item we all grew up with.

The modern descendant of Thomas Edison’s most famous legacy is set to formally meet its demise in the U.S. at the end of this month, despite years of efforts by Republicans to extend its lifespan. As of Aug. 1, the Energy Department will fully enforce new efficiency regulations that the old bulbs can’t meet, effectively prohibiting their retail sale.

Full article at:

While everyone was yelling about gas stoves, the incandescent light bulb went away

WOW, should have bought that stock for an LED maker a long time ago.

HTH, Dana:)) 👨‍🔬

MarkRH New Member Posts: 14	Aug 1 – Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned From Retail Sales Jul 27, 2023 22:57:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MarkRH on Jul 27, 2023 22:57:28 GMT -5 We've still got a stash of incandescent light bulbs. It's probably a good thing to phase them out.

Aug 1 – Incandescent Light Bulbs Banned From Retail Sales

Post by drcard on Jul 27, 2023 7:35:00 GMT -5

Post by MarkRH on Jul 27, 2023 22:57:28 GMT -5