The Energy Department, which set stricter energy standards for bulb makers, says the change will cut utility costs for Americans. Halogen bulbs, a type of incandescent, will also be phased out.

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Under new energy efficiency rules that took effect Tuesday, shoppers in the United States will no longer be able to purchase most incandescent bulbs, marking the demise of a technology patented by ...

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You may wonder: Should I turn off electricity when changing light bulbs? The short answer is yes, to avoid any question of whether or not the power is on, the electricity should be turned off at ...

A higher rate for Duke Energy electricity went into effect Sunday. The cost is now $0.1045 per per kilowatt hour, up nearly 2 ...

As a bonus, you may even think your smart bulbs are energy efficient, saving you money while contributing to a greener environment. While it's indisputable that smart bulbs consume less energy ...

That's why Edison's electric light bulb was seen as a great advance. But Edison didn't invent it. The modern light bulb has a glass bulb filled with an unreactive gas, such as argon. The filament ...