What began nearly 20 years ago as a technical set of federal efficiency standards on light bulbs has evolved into a broader fight over consumer choice and who decides what Americans can buy.
President Donald Trump has sought to reverse nearly two decades of federal efforts to phase out traditional incandescent light bulbs, whose proponents say the familiar warm glow, health benefits, and low upfront cost outweigh any inefficiency that prompted federal oversight.
One of Trump’s first acts of his second administration was to sign an executive order aimed at rolling back stricter lighting standards that trace back to 2007. But the Jan. 20 order has done little to bring back traditional incandescent light bulbs, and experts say any meaningful change would require action from Congress….
Trump Sought to Reverse Ban on Incandescent Light Bulbs—Here’s Why They’re Still Not in Stores
