Edison would’ve loved new light bulb law

Light and safety, and low cost, were all great features of Edison’s light bulbs.
But come January 1, when a light-bulb law setting new efficiency standards is set to take effect, it’s out with those old incandescents and in with the new. My great grandfather’s 100-watt incandescent will be replaced with new energy-efficient versions, including CFLs, LEDs, and — yes — new and improved incandescent bulbs. When better lighting is fully implemented throughout our country, we’ll be saving $13 billion a year in electricity costs and we’ll eliminate the need for 30 large power plants, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, an environmental advocacy group.
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