Energy Department Plans To Roll Back Standards For Light Bulbs

The video discusses energy efficiency standards for light bulbs in the US, initiated by George W Bush and Barack Obama, to be enforced from January 2020. The standards aim to phase out inefficient incandescent and halogen bulbs in favor of LED and fluorescent options. The Trump administration's proposal to cancel these regulations could increase greenhouse gas emissions, requiring more electricity from power plants. The public has a two-month period to comment on this proposal.

Which two former U.S. Presidents were involved in setting the energy efficiency standards for light bulbs?

• George W. Bush and Barack Obama

• Bill Clinton and George W. Bush

• Barack Obama and Donald Trump

• George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton

What types of light bulbs are being phased out under the new energy efficiency standards?

• Halogen and fluorescent

• LED and fluorescent

• Incandescent and halogen

• CFL and LED

What is the expected environmental impact of canceling the energy-saving regulations?

• Decrease in greenhouse gas emissions

• Increase in greenhouse gas emissions

• No change in greenhouse gas emissions

• Reduction in electricity demand

How many power plants' worth of extra electricity will be required if inefficient light bulbs are kept?

• 10 power plants

• 15 power plants

• 25 power plants

• 30 power plants

How long is the public given to comment on the administration's proposal?

• Three months

• Four months

• One month

• Two months