The federal government’s ban on incandescent light bulbs took effect on Tuesday, more than a decade and a half after such a rule was first proposed intending to promote energy efficiency.

Retailers can no longer sell the banned lightbulbs as of Aug. 1 The ban on incandescent lightbulbs has officially gone into effect in the ... less than 20% of light bulb sales were incandescent ...

This would take effect by the end of 2024 and effectively phase out compact fluorescent light bulbs. The Energy Department says the move would save the average family at least $100 a year.

The rule went fully into effect Tuesday, August 1. The rule passed by President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy in April 2022 states that light bulbs must emit a minimum of 45 lumens per watt.

The rule went fully into effect Tuesday, August 1. Here’s what you need to know. What is banned? The rule passed by President Joe Biden’s Department of Energy in April 2022 states that light ...