On December 19th, 2007 President Bush signed into law a new energy bill that contains legislation impacting the lighting industry. Beginning in 2012, all new bulbs will have to use 25 percent to 30 percent less energy.
Right now the only solution available for the current lamps in your home is retrofit flourescent bulbs that may or may not fit into your lamps correctly without altering the look. Many lamps have 3-way sockets and the flourescents will only work on the highest setting and they will certainly not be dimmable.
What other solutions will lamp manufactueres come up with? What happens with current inventory if lamp designs and sockets must change? Will consumers be forced to buy all new lighting to comply with the new law?
What do you think? How will the new law impact lighting design and consumer buying?