[MPJackal]

The real issue is my dimmer switch controlled lights and 3-way lights. The new lights don't work, they have only one output level. Think of all the dimmer switch and three-way light factory employees that will be unemployed.

On a serious note, has anyone examined the eviro impact of the disposal of these lights when they become the norm?

[CollegeRepublican]

http://www.topbulb.com/find/Product_Description.asp_Q_promoid_E_118_A_intProductID_E_48367

Dimmable bulbs exist, but they are super expensive.

[Vinnie]

The real issue is my dimmer switch controlled lights and 3-way lights

Dimmer switched fluor. may be a problem but 3-way are out there.
I'm using 2 in my house. I think they are 60-100-150 watt equivalent.

The one thing I've noticed is there is a delay in the max brightness of fluor. bulbs. I'm noticing several seconds to a minute or so.