1. As of Jan. 1, 2014, why are incandescent light bulbs no longer being manufactured in or imported to the U.S.?

2. a) What percent of Americans were not aware that the production of incandescent light bulbs is effectively banned in the U.S. as of January 1, 2014?
b) Who should be blamed for the lack of knowledge about this law - Americans themselves, the government, the media, etc.? Explain your answer.

3. a) What is the name of the law that effectively banned incandescent light bulbs? When was the bill signed into law?
b) What president signed the bill into law?
c) What does the law actually require? and which wattages were affected in what years?

4. What types of light bulbs will be available for consumers to purchase in the future?

5. How will some consumers who prefer the incandescents respond to the end of 40 and 60 watt production?

6. Many people do not like the light from CFLs or LEDs. Others don't like the fact that CFLs contain mercury and ask what effect discarded CFLs thrown into landfills will have on the environment. Others don't want the government telling them what they can and can't buy because it will reduce our carbon emissions and our utility bills--they want to be free to choose for themselves without government interference. Still others hear that the new bulbs will save them money and be better for the environment by not using as much electricity. They are willing to pay a lot more per bulb after hearing how many years they will last. They do not mind the government's interference. What do you think? Should the government be able to force people to buy more energy efficient bulbs? (Is this part of the role of the government?)

7. According to energy advocate Marita Noon: "One of the stated purposes of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act was to move the U.S. toward 'greater energy independence and security.' Light bulbs are powered by electricity. The U.S. is, and has been, electricity independent and secure. We import oil for our transportation fleet, not for electricity. Light bulb efficiency has nothing to do with energy independence or security." What do you think of Ms. Noon's assertion?

CHALLENGE QUESTION: The NY Post editors wrote: “The average house has about 100 light bulbs. The average cost of a light bulb in 2007 when the law was passed was 25 cents meaning your house had about $25 worth of light bulbs. Today, those same 100 light bulbs would set you back about $500.”
Ask a parent if he/she believes this will be a worthwhile expense in the long run?
Count the number of light bulbs in your own house. Price the bulbs (CFLs, LEDs) that your family will choose to replace the incandescents with; what will the cost be to your family?
OR if your family has already switched all of your bulbs, check your electric bill for actual savings.