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Regulations Phase Out 75 Watt Incandescent Bulbs on Jan. 1

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Posted 11:20 AM 12/31/2012 : Regulations Phase Out 75 Watt Incandescent Bulbs on Jan. 1

NEW YORK - As we say goodbye to 2012, we're also saying goodbye to a fixture in America's lighting fixtures: The 75-watt incandescent light bulb.

Under federal law, 75-watt bulbs can no longer be produced or imported as of January 1st, though retailers can still clear remaining stock.

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