Compact Fluorescent Backlash Strikes
OK, we know Rush Limbaugh hates them, but now Congress? U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R, Minnesota) is sponsoring a bill known as the “Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act,” which would put a stop to the federal energy bill’s mandate to phase out regular incandescent bulbs starting in 2012.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPLWlUocsfc
Very funny, Avidor — thanks for the video link!
Wow. Am I glad that Michele Bachmann is wasting taxpayer’s time and money to attempt to pass such a frivolous bill. By all means, let’s not phase out the incandescent bulb and keep on wasting more energy! You go, girl!
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I know that all electronics ie; the flourscent bulb, is affected by voltage. the higher the voltage the less ‘life span’ of the electronics. the power companies all are supplying higher voltages because it is cheaper for them to make electricity and supply it. the result is a dramatic decrease in the life of the incandescent bulb and most likely the flourscent also. the manufacturer of these bulbs and all other electronics are fully aware of the decreased life of their products due to the increase of voltage over the nominal 120 volts. this higher voltage definitely adds to their profit and that is the reason that we have not heard from them. go figure
It is not the federal governments job to tell us what light bulb to buy. Next it will be single ply toilet paper instead of double ply.
Much less the problem we will have in 5 to 11 years when everybody throws their first set of cfl bulbs into the landfill with all that mercury. LED bulbs are the way to go if you really want to hug the world.
George, many areas have hazardous material recycling programs that happily take CFL’s. Also, where were you and your ilk whenever people started throwing out the old tube style fluorescents? LED bulbs are a great next step, but they’re not priced for the masses yet. We’ve used CFL’s for the last six or seven years, and we’ve NEVER broken one and any that have died have been recycled (as well as a warranty replacement procured in one case).
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