But right now, the company hardly has money for light bulbs.

Requires roughly 200 percent greater efficiency for light bulbs, or similar energy savings, by 2020.

Australia already has minimum energy performance standards that apply to appliances, and a similar system will be put into effect for light bulbs.

But ten years was old enough, even for bulbs which might last thirty.

Mail orders for bulbs that will be planted in fall.

The new arrangement calls for bulbs to be replaced by tubes.

Mail orders for hardy bulbs that will be planted in the early fall months.

The alternative: shopping for bulbs at the local garden center.

There is no money for light bulbs, let alone field trips.

Along with higher standards being created for bulbs, the ballasts are also required to increase efficiency.