Ban on Incandescent Light Bulbs Creates Surge in Demand

A law passed in the United States prohibiting the manufacturing of incandescent light bulbs has fueled a sharp rise in popularity for the Edison-created technology. Tino Carrejo, a lighting specialist at the Light Bulb Depot in Austin, Texas, told The Epoch Times that as supplies continue to dry up, he has seen a rise in demand for the old-fashioned bulbs. “We have seen a dramatic increase in people wanting the old bulbs, no doubt,” said Mr. Carrejo. “There isn’t a day that goes by where a customer doesn’t come into our store asking for the incandescent bulbs.” Mr. Carrejo said his customers have cited several reasons for wanting the traditional Edison bulbs, including harmonics, light sensitivities to the newer LED bulbs, and traditionalists who prefer the illumination of the past....