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December 21, 2019 – The White House incorrectly tweeted “the Obama Admin tried to limit Americans to buying more-expensive LED bulbs for their home.”

In reality, the regulations date back to the George W. Bush administration.

https://www.epa.gov/mercury/how-energy-independence-and-security-act-2007-affects-light-bulbs

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How the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Affects Light Bulbs | US EPA

Inefficient light bulbs are being phased out under the "New Light Bulb Law." It does not sweepingly ban incandescent bulbs, just those not energy efficient (with some exemptions). It also includes many provisions not pertaining to lighting.

US EPA
Dec 21 at 5:21pmWeb
Show threadchicatingDec 21
@DemocracyMattersALot They might be more expensive, but they last for fucking years--this statement our first clue that the new regime isn't sitting up reading at night, right? Long-lived lighbulbs rule.
Show threadJimmyDec 21
@chicating @DemocracyMattersALot Just the fact that LEDs last an insane length of time makes them worthwhile. Who wants to fight with that frosted glass tit on the ceiling more than they have to?
Show threadchicatingDec 21
@jhavok I know, right?