"Controversial U.S. Ban on Incandescent Light Bulbs Sparks Outrage and Implementation"

Starting from August 1, the Biden administration's ban on incandescent light bulbs will go into effect in the United States, allowing only the purchase of energy-efficient LED lights. While incandescent bulbs accounted for about 30% of light bulbs sold in the US in 2020, the switch to LEDs is expected to save consumers $3 billion per year on utility bills and reduce carbon emissions by 222 million metric tons. Although the initial cost of LEDs is higher, they last significantly longer and use less electricity.