Compact fluorescent light bulbs, long touted by environmentalists as a more efficient and longer-lasting alternative to the incandescent bulbs that have lighted homes for more than a century, are ...

The state’s Clean Lighting Standards Act took full effect on January 1, 2026, making Hawaii one of 15 states to ban the sale ...

Across the United States, fluorescent lighting is quietly entering its final act. In 2026, one Midwestern state will flip the switch on a sweeping prohibition of common fluorescent bulbs, signaling ...

Q: My home is about 20 years old. My problem is with the lights in the kitchen. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don’t. When I turn on the switch, the light flickers or just partially lights. I ...

Canada has banned the import and manufacture of CFL bulbs due to mercury risks. Learn which bulbs are illegal and how to ...

PORTLAND, Maine (WMTW) - One of the new laws adopted by the Maine State Legislature this year will change the way you change your lightbulbs by phasing out fluorescent bulb sales for environmental ...

Because fluorescent bulbs last so long, there may not necessarily be a rush to replace the fixtures in the next six months. Joseph Howley, manager industry relations for GE Lighting in Neela Park, ...

Environmental groups are trying to get people to buy fluorescent bulbs because they save energy and they're better for the environment. But some homeowners take a dim view of the way fluorescent bulbs ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. A recycling bin at Maine Hardware in Portland, filled with compact ...

Q: Will the new light bulbs work with touch lamps? A: There are several relatively new types of light bulbs on the market, but I suspect you're referring to either compact fluorescent or LED bulbs.