The Energy Department is reversing energy-efficiency standards for lightbulbs that were set to take effect next year. Charles Krupa/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Krupa/AP National Trump Administration Reverses Standards For Energy-Efficient Lightbulbs September 4, 2019 • The standards were set to go into effect in January and gradually phase out incandescent and halogen bulbs used for items such as bathroom vanities, recessed lighting and candle-shape lights.
