Watts the Deal with All These Light Bulbs?

Deciding on a light bulb nowadays isn’t as simple as just choosing a light fixture; a lot more goes into it than a sense of style. This is thanks to the energy efficient laws that went into effect a few years ago. With the new laws came new bulbs, and all the different choices available at the store have left some people in the dark on what to choose. So watts the deal with all these light bulbs?