The new lightbulb efficiency regulations were announced last April by the Department of Energy and require all bulbs sold by retailers to produce a minimum of 45 lumens, the measure of light and brightness, per watt. There are exceptions for certain appliances that use incandescent bulbs, however, such as microwaves.
Consumers are also expected to save nearly $3 billion per year on their utility bills, officials said.
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