Article from the BBC by BBC Staff.
The US is scrapping a ban on energy-inefficient light bulbs which was due to come in at the beginning of 2020.
The rule would have prohibited the sale of bulbs that do not reach a standard of efficiency, and could have seen an end to incandescent bulbs.
Many countries have phased out older bulbs because they waste energy.
But the US energy department said banning incandescent bulbs would be bad for consumers because of the higher cost of more efficient bulbs.
The Department of Energy said it had withdrawn the ban because it was a misinterpretation of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act.
Read the entire article at The BBC.
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Dear Government,
We are not helpless stupid servants who would not survive but for the wisdom you bestow on us. We do not need or want you telling us not to use incandescent bulbs. Sometimes they are ideal. Especially in applications where their low cost and infrequent use (closets, basements, etc.) are cost optimal. We can make this calculation far better than you.
Thank you President Trump!
There is no situation so bad that the Government can’t make it worse!
I am so happy that,That guy you know the pretender president who kept bowing and apologizing for America to the rest of the world is gone as what ever legacy he has left will also be gone wipe out from the pages of history. We have a true American President for the people to the people and by the people who actually does as he says and says what he means. Im so so happy that the ban was lifted. Obama was suppose to bring hope and change instead he brought division and hopelessness. Trump 2020
A President with brains!!! Who woulda thot?
President Trump is a master strategist. He’s the only president we’ve had since I can remember who listens to us and makes a right at the best junction. Even Reagan went against what was in our better interest.
Keep the govt out of my life. I can decide what I want. Thank you Pres Trump
This country needs a ban on bans. Especially gun bans.
LOL – yes! We can’t say “keep it simple, stupid” to a democrat!
Thank you, Mr. President! When can I bring my lamps up from basement storage to enjoy safe and affordable light bulbs again?
DO THE SAME WITH STAWS!!!!!
Glad to see it happen. Just as stupid as the 1.3 gal limit on toilet flushing. Some light fixture just don’t look good without the clear light bulbs. You can’t replace just 1 bulb to LED in a fixture – all have to be changed to match up. I have a large chandelier in my main entryway with 70 light bulbs. Replacing all of them would exceed a car note.
Under my desk is brightly lit in the winter because of the highly efficient 150 watt heating element keeping my feet warm.
Finally, we have an alpha dog in the White House! KAG!!
We all know what bulbs are best, which ones don’t need a haz-mat crew to clean up if we break one and if we want real convenience, can use LEDs. Why can’t the little “Nanny Statists” mind their own businesses?
Love my President great move!!