Here’s why energy saving light bulbs have become so popular and how they light up our homes, schools and workplaces. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Back in 2005, Oprah got on TV, with Leonardo DiCaprio and his Prius, to warn us all of the dangers of global warming, urging us to swap out incandescent bulbs for more energy-conscious compact ...

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In low-energy bulbs an electric discharge passes through argon gas containing mercury, which generates UV light. This in turn activates the coating on the inside surface of the bulb, which shines ...

When you start browsing to find the best smart bulbs for your house, you’ll see that most of them are LED bulbs. To a newcomer, terms like “LED” can get a little confusing. Sure, LED bulbs are ...

The Department of Energy has finalized rules that will block sales of many incandescent light bulbs, The Washington Post reports. The measures bring in stricter efficiency standards, targeting light ...