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Today, Jan. 1, 2012, could mark the beginning of the end of the traditional, 100-watt incandescent bulb.
In fact, you already may be having trouble finding them in stores.
Under federal light bulb efficiency standards approved in 2007, old-style 100-watt incandescent bulbs will be phased out this year, 75-watt bulbs in 2013, and 40- and 60-watt bulbs in 2014.
Taking their place are bulbs that by law must be 25 to 30 percent more energy efficient. Read all post…