If you go to the hardware store this week, you might notice something different.
The agency allowed retailers to continue selling incandescents through the end of July, though many stopped months ago.
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What kind of lightbulbs are banned?
Why is the government banning incandescent bulbs?
Do I have to throw away my old lightbulbs?
Diehard incandescent buffs are turning to Amazon and eBay to stock up.
Can I use compact fluorescent lightbulbs?
That would effectively ban compact fluorescent lightbulbs, which generate just 50 to 70 lumens per watt.
What are LED bulbs?
Some LEDs can’t be dimmed and others are not compatible with all lighting fixtures.
Critics also complain LEDs have a tendency to flicker, butmanufacturers insistthat’s the result of poor-quality products.
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