Manufacturers adapt to Incandescent Light Bulb Ban in 2012

On January 1st of 2012, a new law takes effect which will create a ban the standard incandescent light bulbs which many Americans still use. But one company, Bulbrite, has found a way to comply with the new legislation while still providing the type of light bulbs to which many consumers are still accustomed.

The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA), which goes into effect next year, requires general service light bulbs to operate up to 30% more efficiently. So far this law has pointed to an end to the manufacture of incandescent light bulbs in favor of more eco-friendly energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) and light emitting diode (LED) solutions.

For many consumers the change still has them concerned as the CFL bulbs still have a way to go when it comes to light homes the way people are used to. This is especially true when it comes to lighting which is operated by a dimmer switch. So far the CFL technology is still lacking in this area.

To address the concerns, light bulb manufacturer Bulbrite is introducing their Eco-Friendly Halogen A19 lamp. The company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, energy-efficient light source solutions and the premier educational resource for lamping technology.

Unlike CFL bulbs, the Halogen A19 is fully dimmable and can last up to 1,000 hours. But unlike traditional incandescent lights, the halogen A19 requires much less electricity. This is great news for consumers as it will give them the lighting they desire and reduce their electric bills. Additionally, the lower power consumption complies with the new energy laws. For example, a typical 75-watt incandescent bulb can be replaced with a 53-watt halogen A19 light bulb, while still creating an equivalent lighting effect.

So far, Bulbrite has release 4 versions of the halogen A19 in wattages of , 29, 43, 53, and 72, which have the equivalent luminosity of a standard incandescent bulb of 40, 60, 75, and 100 respectively. Additionally, the bulbs, which are ideal in lights which use a dimmer switch, are available in both clear and soft-white styles.