As sales of environmentally friendly light bulbs grow, so do complaints. Feb. 28, 2008— -- Their spiral design is a symbol of "going green," the movement to make homes and living more energy ...

The 2007 law mandates energy savings at least as good as what we'd get with a minimum efficiency standard of 45 lumens per watt for the most common types of light bulbs.

The Energy Department, which set stricter energy standards for bulb makers, says the change will cut utility costs for Americans. Halogen bulbs , a type of incandescent, will also be phased out.

Time is money even when talking about light bulbs. Fluorescent and LED bulbs last 25 to 50 times longer than cheaper incandescent bulbs. The Department of Energy finalized rules requiring ...

The department's guidance says energy-efficient light bulbs typically used 25%-80% less energy than traditional incandescents and last three to 25 times longer.

Energy Efficient Bulb Costs. By D'Angelo Gore. Posted on May 26, 2011. 136; Q: Will energy efficient light bulbs cost $50 each next year? A: Some light emitting diode bulbs may cost that much, but ...

Help change the world one light bulb at a time. Home Depot's Mike Cartozzo has the lowdown on energy-efficient light bulbs. Lighting accounts for 20 percent of the average home’s electric bill ...

Refrigerators and cars have become more energy-efficient. Water heaters and windows have too. So it’s strange that so many politicians cling to old-style incandescent light bulbs. Contrary to ...

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting accounts for 15 percent of the... Improved, energy-efficient light bulbs continue to spark debate Chron Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo ...

Are your savings from using energy-efficient bulbs worth the money? Cost savings You can save approximately $13 a year by switching.

A price check may make you hesitate before going green when it comes to home lighting. But did a little deeper and cost comparisons show that going green with light bulbs can really pay off.

Amid soaring oil prices and ballooning global energy demand, the Bush Administration is calling on Americans to help conserve energy by switching to more energy-efficient light bulbs. The "2007 ...