The US government is to launch a revolutionary new light bulb which is the most energy-efficient yet and lasts for 20 years. There's only one snag. It costs $60.
The bulb was developed after Congress launched the the $10-million L Prize competition in 2007 to find a bulb to replace the energy-wasting 'incandescent' 60-watt bulb.
But when only Dutch manufacturer Philips entered the contest, it was declared the winner and began work straight away.
The bulb, which is is supposed to give off a pleasing, natural-looking light, will go on sale at Home Depot and other outlets starting on Sunday - Earth Day.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2130976/Thats-bright-idea-The-revolutionary-new-light-bulb-lasts-20-years--costs-60.html#ixzz1sJfROhYw
The bulb was developed after Congress launched the the $10-million L Prize competition in 2007 to find a bulb to replace the energy-wasting 'incandescent' 60-watt bulb.
But when only Dutch manufacturer Philips entered the contest, it was declared the winner and began work straight away.
The bulb, which is is supposed to give off a pleasing, natural-looking light, will go on sale at Home Depot and other outlets starting on Sunday - Earth Day.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2130976/Thats-bright-idea-The-revolutionary-new-light-bulb-lasts-20-years--costs-60.html#ixzz1sJfROhYw