The Department of Energy released a new proposed efficiency rule for General Service Lamps, better known as lightbulbs. This proposed rule will make it easier for consumers to make cost-effective, energy efficient choices for lighting their homes and offices. This proposal marks the next step of a public process that has been underway for more than two years and will continue over the course of this year.

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A Chinese plan to phase out incandescent light bulbs is boosting companies that make energy- efficient replacements. China will ban sales of incandescent bulbs that use 100 watts or more of power starting Oct. 1, 2012, the official Xinhua News Agency reported today. The ban will be expanded to cover any bulbs that use more than 60 watts in 2014 and to 15 watts in 2016. Cree Inc. (CREE), a maker of light-emitting diodes, which provide light using less energy than incandescent bulbs, gained 9.7 percent to $30.57 in New York, the biggest jump since Aug. 10. LED-maker S...

The light bulb aisle isn't as simple as it used to be. From CFLs to LEDs to new halogen incandescents, there are a lot of choices. With new federal regulations about to take effect, it's a good time to consider your lighting options. New federal rules on energy efficiency take effect in January and start the official phase out of standard incandescent light bulbs. There's no need to hoard them, though. The most popular 60-watt size can be made until 2014. In the meantime, the good news is that alternatives are improving. Consumer Reports tested light emittin...