Philips Unveils Energy-Efficient Incandescent Light Bulb | Reuters: "On Earth Day, Philips Lighting is launching a new line of incandescent light bulbs that the company says will meet federal energy efficiency standards coming into force in the US over the next few years.
While not as efficient as compact fluorescent or LED bulbs, the EcoVantage is likely to appeal to consumers who are unhappy with the quality of light delivered by the more energy efficient models.
The new bulbs, which use halogen elements, provide energy savings of about 28 percent compared to conventional incandescents. It meets or exceeds efficiency standards established in the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007. Wattage options are as follows:
29-watt replaces a 40-watt incandescent
43-watt replaces a 60-watt incandescent
72-watt replaces a 100-watt incandescen"
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