What to know about the ban on incandescent lightbulbs - ABC News
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The ban on incandescent lightbulbs has gone into effect in the U.S. more than a decade after the US first passed a rule prohibiting non-energy efficient lighting.
Retailers can no longer sell the banned lightbulbs as of Aug. 1
Retailers can no longer sell the banned lightbulbs.
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Biden blocks sales of inefficient lightbulbs, reversing Trump policy
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Incandescent lightbulb ban in effect: What you need to know
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New Energy Efficiency Rules Ban Incandescent Light Bulbs: What to Know - The New York Times
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Why Incandescent Light Bulbs Have Been Banned In The US - Videos from The Weather Channel
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Should banning petrol cars and going electric be Australia's next light bulb moment? - ABC News
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