Funds Cut for New Light Bulb Standards Will Have Little Effect

"The federal spending bill before Congress is a no-spending bill for the Energy Department when it comes to enforcing new efficiency standards for light bulbs. But the new standards for light bulbs — signed into law in 2007 — would remain in place, meaning the effort to stem the new rules might mean little at the end of the day."

"'The provision in the bill does not repeal the lighting standards but only removes funds for enforcement,' said David A. Schuellerman, a spokesman for General Electric's appliances and lighting division. 'We are required to abide by the standards and, of course, intend to comply with our legal obligation.'"

Steven Mufson reports for the Washington Post December 16. 2011.

SEE ALSO:

"Death of 'Lightbulb Ban' Greatly Exaggerated" (Grist)

"Budget Bill Gives Gift To Big Coal, Endangers Miners" (Huffington Post/Dave Jamieson)

"Industry: Light Bulb War a Dim Idea" (Politico)