In December 2022, the Biden administration proposed stronger efficiency requirements through the Department of Energy for light bulbs to help conserve energy and lower energy costs. The proposed rule would significantly raise the minimum lightbulb efficiency standard from 45 to over 120 lumens per watt for most common light bulbs. If adopted in 2024, the new rule aims to accelerate the transition from incandescent and compact fluorescent bulbs to more energy-efficient LED bulbs.