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Retailers Can Only Sell LED Bulbs as the Incandescent Bulb Ban Starts Today

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As of today, Americans can only purchase LED light bulbs from retailers due to Department of Energy requirements that manufacturers only make and sell energy-efficient light emitting diode, or LED, light bulbs.

The Department of Energy says LED lights provide more light using less energy and last a lot longer than incandescent light bulbs.

Any manufacturer who violates the ban may face a max penalty of $542 per illegal light bulb made or sold.


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