NEW YORK (AP) — The first LED bulbs that are about the
same size and brightness as regular 100-watt bulbs are reaching stores.
They provide an alternative to compact fluorescents after the federal
government banned the production of regular 100-watt bulbs at the start
of the year because they’re energy-inefficient.
Using
light-emitting diodes, the new bulbs from Osram Sylvania use 20 watts
and cost $50. They are designed to fit regular light fixtures. However,
the bulbs are slightly larger than regular bulbs, so they may not fit in
all lamps.
Osram’s bulb is in limited release at some Lowe’s
stores, but competitors aren’t far behind. Philips plans to start
selling its own, slightly brighter 100-watt equivalent on Home Depot’s
website starting in a few weeks for about $55.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
NEW YORK (AP) — The first LED bulbs that are about the
same size and brightness as regular 100-watt bulbs are reaching stores.
They provide an alternative to compact fluorescents after the federal
government banned the production of regular 100-watt bulbs at the start
of the year because they’re energy-inefficient.
Using
light-emitting diodes, the new bulbs from Osram Sylvania use 20 watts
and cost $50. They are designed to fit regular light fixtures. However,
the bulbs are slightly larger than regular bulbs, so they may not fit in
all lamps.
Osram’s bulb is in limited release at some Lowe’s
stores, but competitors aren’t far behind. Philips plans to start
selling its own, slightly brighter 100-watt equivalent on Home Depot’s
website starting in a few weeks for about $55.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.