Ban The Bulb, a dumb idea? |
Banning the bulb for CFLs is not such a bright idea. Finally a well thought out argument as to why: http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/04/ban_the_bulb.html
Yep, those CFLs will not bring down peak demand, which means less KW used but the same infrastructure required. This means higher prices per KW. And there is an alarming amount of mercury in CFL bulbs, so they will create a toxic hazard in every household.
Of course, this well thought out argument comes from a light bulb fanatic and fails to propose a solution to the problem.
But the missing last paragraph should read:
THE SOLUTION is to ban incandescent and CFL bulbs over a fixed time period and transition to LED lighting. Ultimately, LED lighting will produce the best light at the lowest wattage. We must encourage investment and adoption of this technology today.
Yep, those CFLs will not bring down peak demand, which means less KW used but the same infrastructure required. This means higher prices per KW. And there is an alarming amount of mercury in CFL bulbs, so they will create a toxic hazard in every household.
Of course, this well thought out argument comes from a light bulb fanatic and fails to propose a solution to the problem.
But the missing last paragraph should read:
THE SOLUTION is to ban incandescent and CFL bulbs over a fixed time period and transition to LED lighting. Ultimately, LED lighting will produce the best light at the lowest wattage. We must encourage investment and adoption of this technology today.
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9:42 PM
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