Looks like it's a new law:
Starting August 1, 2023, incandescent and halogen bulbs will be banned from manufacturing and sale. Learn more about why.
www.superbrightleds.com
"In May of 2022, the
Department of Energy issued new standards for lighting products. Starting August 1, 2023, the sale of incandescent and halogen bulbs will be banned. Due to a push toward energy efficiency, bulbs that produce less than 45 lumens per watt will be illegal to sell. This includes bulbs such as:
- Traditional A19 bulbs
- Traditional PAR30 bulbs
- Traditional Decor bulbs
This means it will be illegal to sell, manufacture or import such bulbs. Manufacturers and retailers were notified of this in January 2023. This will eliminate most halogen and incandescent bulbs currently on the market. Manufacturers were ordered to stop producing these bulbs in January, but the full enforcement will begin in July."
Wow, you won't be able to even buy them on eBay legally from old stocks. Is there a provision for vintage light bulb collectors?