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$50 Light Bulb Wins Affordability Prize

March 10, 2012

The U.S. government has awarded appliance-maker Philips $10 million for devising an “affordable” alternative to today’s standard 60-watt incandescent bulb. That standard bulb sells for around $1. The Philips alternative sells for $50. Of course, the award-winner is no ordinary bulb. It uses only one-sixth the energy of an... Advertisement: Chicago Booth Business Forecast Ads by Pheedo

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