Meet the standards. They are the same as the old bulbs, except they last longer, use less electricity and save consumers money. We heard for the Energy Efficiency standards restrict choice. If you shop for light bulbs, you know that isnt true either. Modern incandescent light bulbs and l. E. D. Of every shape, size and color are available. Consumers never had more choice. The efficiency standards spurns innovation that expanded options for consumers. They claim they would cost consumers money. In fact, the opposite is true. When the standards are in full effect, the average American Family will save about 100 every year. That is 13 billion in savings nationwide every year. But this rider threatens those savings and consumer groups have consistently opposed this rider. Heres the reality. The 2007 efficiency standards for light bulbs were enacted with bipartisan support and continue to enjoy overwhelming industry support. U. S. Manufacturers are already meeting the efficiency standard. T