The Fate of Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs: Banned or Not?

The Biden administration has proposed regulations to phase out compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) as part of its climate change strategy, following the ban on incandescent lightbulbs in the US. CFLs, which last longer than incandescents but use more electricity than LED bulbs, contain trace amounts of mercury and require proper disposal. While CFLs are more energy-efficient than incandescents, they are less efficient than LEDs. Several states, including Vermont and California, have already implemented or are considering bans on CFLs due to their environmental impact.