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High price and a strange color. No, we're not talking about a hairdo. Those are the two factors that have kept light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, from becoming a mainstream light source.

But that might change soon, said Zach Gibler, chief business development officer of Lighting Science Group, which plans to announce distribution deals with major retailers for its LED bulbs that screw into a regular socket.   ...continued

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The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Energy Independence and Security Act, a comprehensive bill that includes historic changes to corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) regulations. The bill now goes to the U.S. Senate where passage is not certain. And then, if it clears the Senate, it could face a Presidential veto.  ...continued

President Bush on Thursday morning signed into law legislation that sets higher fuel efficiency standards and boosts production of domestic biofuels.

Known officially as the Renewable Fuels, Consumer Protection, and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007, it introduces the first increase in mileage standards since 1975, when mandates were first instituted.   ...continued

LED lightbulbs: Are you ready to make the switch?