By Thomas Bruch
Jan. 2, 2014
PEORIA — Incandescent light bulbs used in houses no longer will remain on U.S. store shelves in 2014 and beyond.
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An energy efficiency law passed in 2007 has been phasing out incandescent light bulbs. The latest ban prohibits manufacturing or importing 40-watt and 60-watt incandescent light bulbs. The 75-watt bulb was phased out in 2013, and the 100-watt was phased out in 2012.
Keith Rieker, manager at Nena’s Do it Best Hardware in Peoria, said most customers are aware of the new laws and have taken measures in the wake of the ban.
“Pretty much everyone knows about it,” Rieker said. “Some are even stocking up.”