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Let There NOT Be Light?: Despite GOP opposition, light bulb standards will phase in on Jan. 1By Andrew RestucciaThe Hill Dec. 30, 2011 |
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 Well, that's just great. I guess there's only two days left to get 'em before they're banned! - ChrisNew light bulb efficiency standards will begin phasing in on Jan. 1 despite intense opposition from conservatives, who have blasted the rules as a textbook unnecessary federal regulation. While Republicans secured inclusion of a measure blocking funding for enforcement of the standards in a year-end spending bill, energy efficiency groups say the provision will have little practical impact. The Energy Department rules will nonetheless go into effect at the start of 2012. "The [spending bill] cut funding for enforcement, however the law is still in effect," said Jack Gillis, spokesman for the Consumer Federation of America. "It is our expectation that companies will still comply with the law." Read More |
