One incandescent bulb company will actually have a new “100-watt” incandescent bulb that meets the new standards.
So, you won’t actually have to switch to CFL or LED bulbs if you don’t want to.
Of course, they will cost more. But they won’t have mercury, or cost $15 a bulb.
I’m getting ready to start switching over to LED bulbs; the CFLs have saved me a lot of money, but the LEDs will save more, and will last forever, and have a nicer light.
I’ll start with bulbs that are on a lot, and are in places that are hard to reach.
I oppose the lightbulb law, it is an example of government overreach. But I don’t think the result is going to be as bad for consumers as a lot of people have suggested.
For example, a lot of people don’t know that the law didn’t ban incandescents, so they don’t know that companies have found a way to build an incandescent bulb that meets the new requirements. I think both Westinghouse and GE have a new bulb ready for the market.
I like the comment the woman made at the end....I’m pro-choice on light bulbs. :)