Incandescent Bulb's Days (May Be) Numbered ...
The Energy and Security Act of 2007 was signed into Law on Dec 19th, 2007. Along with items like requiring higher CAFE for cars there is an interesting note about ... the incandescent light bulb.
Though most people are saying that the incandescent bulb will not be sold after 2012 - it is more correct to say that the current energy inefficient incandescent bulb as sold today will not be available.
It is likely that the initial make up supply of bulbs will be from either higher efficiency incandescent bulbs or as in intermediate step - CFB.
One little problem about CFB is that they contain MERCURY which is a rather nasty environmental pollutant - one linked to health effects in younger children. Maybe lower cost LED bulbs will be available by 2012?
So far now ... maybe it is time to stock up on the old incandescent bulbs ... 2012 will be here before you know it.
Via: WhiteHouse.gov Link
Canada is looking at similar legislation to eliminate incandescent bulbs by 2012.
"... will ban ... inefficient incandescent light bulbs by 2012 as part of a plan to cut down on emissions of greenhouse gases..."
"... Canada is the second country ... to announce such a ban. Australia ... would get rid of all incandescent bulbs by 2009.
"... banning inefficient lighting, can reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by more than 6 million tonnes per year ..." [Canada]
Via: Rueters LINK