knjinnm is right; there is not an actual ban.
The requirement is only that light bulbs be 30% more energy efficient than current incandescent bulbs.
In fact, there is a company near me in Santa Rosa that has developed technology that gets more light out of fewer watts using incandescent technology. It adds only a small additional cost to the bulb, and they are doing good business.
Specialty lights are exempt, and I am starting to see 75 watt heat lamps, which is good to see. 3-way incandescents are also exempt.
Halogen bulbs provide plenty of heat - but also lots of light for that heat.
The good news is that already the new rules have spurred innovation and energy efficiency. This is a good thing.
The requirement is only that light bulbs be 30% more energy efficient than current incandescent bulbs.
In fact, there is a company near me in Santa Rosa that has developed technology that gets more light out of fewer watts using incandescent technology. It adds only a small additional cost to the bulb, and they are doing good business.
Specialty lights are exempt, and I am starting to see 75 watt heat lamps, which is good to see. 3-way incandescents are also exempt.
Halogen bulbs provide plenty of heat - but also lots of light for that heat.
The good news is that already the new rules have spurred innovation and energy efficiency. This is a good thing.