Let’s face it: the world is full of trends that come and go. Some we scratch our heads at (remember that fidget spinner craze ...

LED light bulbs are supposed to save consumers money while also sparing the environment, part of the reason why the federal government effectively banned the old-fashioned incandescent bulb on August ...

The month of August signals many things; the last stretch of summer, back to school and last-minute beach trips. This year, August brings another momentous occasion: the ban on incandescent light ...

At the end of July, the incandescent light bulb – patented by Thomas Edison in 1880 and a common fixture in American homes for more than a century – will pass into history. By Aug. 1, commonly used ...

After 16 years of bipartisan discussion, the incandescent lightbulb ban is now in effect. The effort to phase out the lightbulb began with former President George W. Bush in 2007 and has since been ...

New federal rules governing the energy efficiency of lighting systems went into full effect Tuesday. They effectively end the sale and manufacture of incandescent light bulbs. You don't have to throw ...

NEW YORK (NewsNation) — Starting in August, Americans will only be able to purchase LED lights from retailers across the nation as an official ban on incandescent lightbulbs will be in full effect.

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

The U.S. Department of Energy is banning the sale of energy inefficient light bulbs beginning Aug. 1, 2023. Given that incandescent and halogen light bulbs are far less energy efficient than LED light ...

New regulations from the Department of Energy this month have ended the sale of most incandescent lightbulbs in the US. Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams. His byline has ...