: Infrared bulbs used for brooding animals or keeping food warm.
: Local shops may still have "New Old Stock" (NOS) on shelves until their inventory is completely exhausted. Exemptions (What You Can Still Buy) can you buy incandescent light bulbs
You can find remaining stock and specialty bulbs at these retailers: : Infrared bulbs used for brooding animals or
: Plant "grow" lights, black lights, bug lights, and heavy-duty "rough service" bulbs. Standard "General Service Lamps" (GSLs) were phased out
Standard "General Service Lamps" (GSLs) were phased out because they are highly inefficient, wasting roughly rather than light. By 2028, efficiency standards in the U.S. are scheduled to increase further to 125 lumens per watt , focusing the market almost entirely on high-efficiency LEDs.
The federal ban (which mandates a minimum of ) excludes several types of bulbs that rely on heat or specialized designs:
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