Solid-state lighting has long been touted as the next generation of efficient bulbs, but technical challenges have so far limited product offerings to 40-watt equivalents—and consumers haven't exactly ...

I just picked up a few Cree LED bulbs the other day since I was at Home Depot and curious. So far, I'm quite impressed. They come on faster than CFL, the light quality is quite good, and cost isn't ...

For Ethan Biery, Lutron’s LED lighting expert, that’s a mandate for manufacturers to come up with better compatibility between the lamps and the dimmers. “All halogen bulbs are dimmable, as are most ...

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 ...

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 ...

General Electric (GE) has announced that it will phase out the sale of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs in the US over the next year, and instead shift its focus to promoting its line of light ...

Why is GE holding on to its lighting division, even as it parts with appliances? It could be as simple as this: GE is light bulbs. As reported on Bloomberg earlier this week, GE has just announced ...

The Biden administration is unveiling a new proposed rule that, if enacted, would effectively phase out compact fluorescent light bulbs and move the US light bulb markets decisively to more ...

I have an enclosed light fixture in my entryway in my apartment. It's one of those enclosed glass globe things, and takes 2 light bulbs. When I first moved in, I put in CFLs, and they seemed to work ...

VERMONT (WTEN) – As of Feb. 17, Vermont will become the first state to ban the sale of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs. CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional light bulbs and can last up to ...