[itsahoot]

Of course, it will cost $30 each.

incandescent bulbs could be twice as energy efficient as LEDs without the drawbacks, including higher initial cost and “inconsistent” white light.

[Da Bilge Troll]

"...without the drawbacks, including higher initial cost..."

I believe you are missing the point of the original ban. It was not efficiency or the environment, it was profit margins too low for GE, Westinghouse and Sylvania to compete with Chinese imports. No new bulb will be produced that does not include a fat profit.