Incandescent light bulbs infamously lose most of their energy in the form of heat — making them hot to the touch when lit. | Scott Olson/Getty Images
Ecclesiastes 5:8 If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still
Important Takeaways:
- While everyone was yelling about gas stoves, the incandescent light bulb went away
- The quiet phaseout of household incandescents showcases the power of government regulations to push changes in the marketplace.
- 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
- 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.
- The rules offer some exceptions, including for microwave lights, allowing some incandescent bulbs to stay on the shelves.
- DOE said it intends to seek the maximum civil penalty against manufacturers that knowingly distribute products that violate the standards.
- The department has previously issued civil penalties worth tens of thousands of dollars for companies violating its energy conservation standards.
- “These debates over lightbulbs or stoves are going to continue as change to the energy economy”
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