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dc_dux · 10-17-2008, 02:45 PM

I dont know if the specifics are true or not and if, or by how much, the "truth is being shaded." I assume the Energy Star program was the primary source and was subject to internal review... and the Discovery Channel and others are simply repeating it or citing it.

I do know that using CFLs provides a significant energy savings.
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Most electricity in the U.S. is produced by coal-fired power plants (the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions). The problem is that for every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by a coal-fired plant, the EPA estimates that 1.43 lbs of greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. By switching to CFL light bulbs, you lessen greenhouse gas emissions.

10-17-2008, 02:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
dc_dux Location: Washington DC	I dont know if the specifics are true or not and if, or by how much, the "truth is being shaded." I assume the Energy Star program was the primary source and was subject to internal review... and the Discovery Channel and others are simply repeating it or citing it. I do know that using CFLs provides a significant energy savings. -----Added 17/10/2008 at 06 : 54 : 22----- Most electricity in the U.S. is produced by coal-fired power plants (the greatest source of greenhouse gas emissions). The problem is that for every kilowatt hour of electricity generated by a coal-fired plant, the EPA estimates that 1.43 lbs of greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere. By switching to CFL light bulbs, you lessen greenhouse gas emissions. __________________ "The perfect is the enemy of the good." ~ Voltaire Last edited by dc_dux; 10-17-2008 at 03:01 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost