Originally hailing from Troy, Ohio, Ry Crist is a writer, a text-based adventure connoisseur, a lover of terrible movies and an enthusiastic yet mediocre cook. A CNET editor from 2013 to 2024, Ry's ...

CFLs have improved over the years that Consumer Reports has tested them. Back in 2007 you could find CFLs that flickered when first turned on, cast a weird light, hummed, buzzed, and even smoked when ...

WILLMAR -- Consumer excuses for not using compact fluorescent light bulbs are dwindling now that public and private entities are offering free recycling of used bulbs. Energy-saving CFL light bulbs ...

SOS. Compact fluorescent light bulbs are poor choices to conserve energy. Each bulb contains about five milligrams of mercury. That small amount can create high levels of vapor in the air if a CFL ...

The Environmental Protection Agency and some large business, including Wal-Mart, are aggressively promoting the sale of compact fluorescent light bulbs as a way to save energy and fight global warming ...

Arizona Public Service hit a milestone recently: it has now been a direct participant in the sales of 17 million CFL light bulbs. APS achieved the mark through its’ residential energy efficient ...

Starting in January, traditional incandescent bulbs will be on their way out the door. A 2007 bill is setting new efficiency standards for light bulb manufacturers, stating that 40 watt bulbs must ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- FirstEnergy Corp. is considering giving away as many as six high-efficiency light bulbs to customers who want them -- for free. But the Akron utility has not changed its mind about ...

In 2008, Brendan Koerner wrote on Slate, “I’m constantly being told that the simplest way to improve my green cred is to start using compact fluorescent lights.” Back then it was true. CFLs were the ...

We like the Philips LED Ultra Definition Dimmable Warm Glow Effect A19 Light Bulb for its soft white light, dimmable brightness, energy efficiency, and more. Real Simple / Brian Kopinski Lighting can ...