Halogen lightbulbs are to be phased off shop shelves from this weekend as part of an EU-wide effort to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions. From September 1, retailers will no longer be ...

Halogen light bulbs are to be phased off shop shelves from this weekend as part of an effort across the European Union to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions.

Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and some light-emitting diodes (LEDs) present a much greater non-linear load on the distribution system compared to incandescent lights. As the less energy-efficient ...