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[ad_1] A federal rule that took effect on Tuesday will largely consign one of the world's great inventions — the incandescent light bulb — to the technological dustbin. The rule from the U.S. Department of Energy bans the production and sale of traditional light bulbs in the U.S., encouraging consumers to switch to newer, more efficient LED lights.  Using LEDs can help conserve both the environment and consumers' money, according to the agency. American households could save roughly $100 a year, or a total of $3 billion, by completely phasing out incandescent bulbs in their homes, the DOE's projections show. The switch could also reduce carbon emissions by 222 million metric tons over 30 years, the Department of Energy said in a  statement  after passing the rule last spring.  LEDs outshine on price and durability LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, are lighting products that pass an electrical current through a microchip, which illumin

[ad_1] A punishing heat wave has led to record-high temperatures across much of the U.S., with more than 180 million people living under a heat advisory on Friday. At the same time, the nation is suffering from a "power disconnection crisis," with millions at risk of having their electricity turned off because of overdue bills, researchers say. About 1 in 4 Americans is uncertain about being able to to pay household energy bills, with low-income people most at risk of having their utilities disconnected, according to Sanya Carley, a professor of energy policy and city planning at the University of Pennsylvania. Last year, energy utilities cut off power to about 3 million households, she noted.  But even more households could be at risk this summer given the soaring mercury and the impact of inflation and higher energy costs, deepening the financial woes of many Americans, Carley said. Only 19 states restrict summer shutoffs of utilities, meaning most people live in stat

[ad_1] Minister for Power Khurram Dastagir has said no increase has been made in the basic tariff of electricity since September last year. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad today, he said the fuel price adjustment has also been kept at the minimal level. The Minister for Power said the feeders of Category I and II where recovery rate is more than eighty percent are facing less than two hours of loadshedding. He expressed satisfaction over the electricity generation saying Tarbela is running in full capacity. Khurram Dastagir said the government has remained successful in controlling Circular Debt. He said a major payment has been made to the IPPs in the month of June. The Minister for Power said Pakistan at present is faced with many challenges on the economic and foreign policy fronts in addition to the energy. He was confident that the people will elect to power a strong government in the next general elections which will address these problems and put the countr