How to Read a Light Bulb Package
Look for some changes to the way light bulb packages are labeled and learn what you need to know to select the right bulbs for your lighting needs.
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The Federal Trade Commission is requiring new labeling information on light bulb packages starting January 1, 2012, to aid consumers in making choices on light bulbs based on lumens and energy efficiency versus wattage for incandescent bulbs. The front of the new light bulb package must display the lumens and the estimated yearly energy cost. Image courtesy of FTC
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