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Still Using CFL Light Bulbs? Here's Why You Should Stop

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) were born during the oil crisis that began in 1973. They became popular by the 2010s, when concerns about energy efficiency as a way to combat climate change rose ...
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Are CFL light bulbs being banned in your state? What homeowners need to know

As of January 1, 2026, the state of Illinois has banned the sale of screw-base or bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), with plans to further ban the sale of pin-base bulbs and CFL tubes in ...
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Vermont to be first state to ban CFL lightbulb sales

VERMONT (NEWS10) — As of February 17, Vermont will become the first state to ban the sale of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. According to Eart911, CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional ...
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Are Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Being Banned?

Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams. His byline has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, NBC News, Architectural Digest and elsewhere. He is a crossword junkie and is ...
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See ya, CFL: GE moves on from fluorescent light bulbs

Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...
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The pros and cons of CFL, LED and halogen light bulbs

Consumer Reports' latest light-bulb tests uncovered not only which bulbs were the best performers but also shone some light on a few of the most common questions consumers have about compact ...
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Technology from PureSpectrum, Inc. Addresses the Hidden Cost of Using CFL Bulbs

SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- There is a looming concern with brand name Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs, and PureSpectrum, Inc. (Pink Sheets ...