Is the government really banning traditional incandescent lightbulbs?
Yes, the Government recently introduced a voluntary phasing out of traditional lightbulbs. UK retailers agreed to stop replacing their stock of 150w bulbs from January 2008. 100w incandescent bulbs will then stop being sold in Jan 2009, 60w bulbs will stop being sold in 2010, however the more difficult to replace designs of light bulb will be given longer to cease being sold. This will give manufacturers and retailers enough time to develop additional products that will take their place. For more information Click here.
