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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
I don't like the color temperature of CFL bulbs. I prefer incandescent. The great state of California has removed that CHOICE from me.
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The federal government has removed that choice from you as well. Last year's energy bill phases-out incandescent light bulbs starting in 2012 and completly by 2020.
Australia is ahead of us and has baned incandescent bulbs by 2010.
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Originally Posted by Cynthetiq
I don't have a problem with industry. I've stated it before, I'm fine with measurable caps and hardlined penalties. I don't believe in carbon credits, buying/selling/trading.
If you want conservation, then everyone conserves across the board. Not use someone else's unused spots.
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I'm with you on the carbon credits and I'm with you on everyone conserving across the board...even with something that might appear to be as insignificant as light bulbs.
And I wouldnt be surprised if CFL bulbs lose out in the process (issues with disposal) and by 2012, some entrepreneurs develop brighter and less costly LED bulbs than those currently available (now they are expensive and have a small "light circle") and that are 70% more energy efficient than incandescent and 30% more energy efficient than CFLs. (I may be off on the percentages).
That is one byproduct of regulation...it stimulates innovation to meet compliance.