The new light bulb laws are about to go into effect. Here's the new light bulb lingo...

As of January 1, 2010, the law phasing out standard 100-watt incandescent bulbs goes into effect...

CFLs and LEDs vary in wattage and you’ll need to go by lumens instead. Here’s some help with the new bulb lingo:

• 40 watts = 450 lumens

• 60 watts = 800 lumens

• 75 watts = 1100 lumens

You’ll need to choose a color too. Most people prefer “warm white” over CFLs and LEDs labeled as “cool white” or “day light.”

Source: Noah Horowitz, Natural Resources Defense Council