New law shines light, LED of course, on energy efficiency

An assortment of efficient LED bulbs. Photo by Geoffrey A. Landis
Gov. Phil Scott embraced energy efficiency this week, signing into law an energy-efficiency bill that over time could save Vermonters hundreds of millions of dollars.The new statute, which originated as H.410, sets 16 separate efficiency standards for products ranging from computer monitors to commercial deep fryers and fluorescent bulbs.
It was an apparent turnaround for the governor who only last year sought an 8 percent cut in