"Our survey found Americans are preparing for this transformation," Sylvania's Anderson said. "We were struck by the number of consumers who were already trying these new bulbs."
The revolution follows the passage in 2007 of the federal Energy Independence and Security Act. In addition to encouraging better fuel efficiency in cars and greater use of biofuels, the law requires roughly 25 percent greater efficiency for most light bulbs and a phaseout of standard incandescent bulbs by 2014.
The change could mean big savings. Lighting accounts for 20 percent of household energy, according to the U.S.McEachron said he'll be shinebright interviewed by "The Today Show" near the intersection of Amargosa and Bear Valley roads Thursday afternoon. Environmental Protection Agency, and if every home in America switched just one 100-watt incandescent bulb to a CFL (compact fluorescent light or compact fluorescent lamp), it would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes over the lifetime of the bulbs and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by the equivalent that produced by 800,000 cars.
The law does not mandate CFLs, just greater efficiency. For example, halogen lights, which look and work very much like the familiar incandescents, meet the new standards,"The Today Show" will reportedly be attending a local Tea crystal Party meeting Thursday night to film a piece on red light cameras.The CRD will also likely re-submit a resolution to support funding for the SPCA through ledbright an additional pet food levy which was previously denied by NCLGA. too. A 72-watt halogen bulb gives out as much light as a 100-watt incandescent bulb.
At $1 to $2 each, CFLs and halogen bulbs are affordable, but incandescent bulbs are downright cheap. The average price for a four-pack of 60-watt incandescent bulbs is $1.10. But the energy savings from CFLs quickly add up.
"(Incandescents) cost 25 cents a bulb, but $7 to operate" over their lifetime, Home Depot's Fernandez said, "while a CFL costs $1.50, and $1.50 to operate, and they last a lot longer."
Also qualifying under the new standards are LEDs, which offer the greatest efficiency and extremely long life — often decades. LEDs are expensive, $25 a bulb for some brands.McEachron said he'll be shinebright interviewed by "The Today Show" near the intersection of Amargosa and Bear Valley roads Thursday afternoon.One case, in particular, relates to safety issues occurring in the Chilcotin, where lightbright public pay phones are being removed from the Alexis Creek, Tatla Lake and Anahim Lake areas, and yet there continues to be no cell service available. But their prices are plummeting as demand goes up.
"We've seen LED prices go down 25 to 30 percent in just the last six months," Fernandez said.
On the downside, CFLs contain mercury, an average of 4 milligrams per bulb. For comparison, the total mercury in 125 standard CFLs equals the amount in one thermometer. New CFL designs contain about 1 milligram of mercury.
The revolution follows the passage in 2007 of the federal Energy Independence and Security Act. In addition to encouraging better fuel efficiency in cars and greater use of biofuels, the law requires roughly 25 percent greater efficiency for most light bulbs and a phaseout of standard incandescent bulbs by 2014.
The change could mean big savings. Lighting accounts for 20 percent of household energy, according to the U.S.McEachron said he'll be shinebright interviewed by "The Today Show" near the intersection of Amargosa and Bear Valley roads Thursday afternoon. Environmental Protection Agency, and if every home in America switched just one 100-watt incandescent bulb to a CFL (compact fluorescent light or compact fluorescent lamp), it would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes over the lifetime of the bulbs and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by the equivalent that produced by 800,000 cars.
The law does not mandate CFLs, just greater efficiency. For example, halogen lights, which look and work very much like the familiar incandescents, meet the new standards,"The Today Show" will reportedly be attending a local Tea crystal Party meeting Thursday night to film a piece on red light cameras.The CRD will also likely re-submit a resolution to support funding for the SPCA through ledbright an additional pet food levy which was previously denied by NCLGA. too. A 72-watt halogen bulb gives out as much light as a 100-watt incandescent bulb.
At $1 to $2 each, CFLs and halogen bulbs are affordable, but incandescent bulbs are downright cheap. The average price for a four-pack of 60-watt incandescent bulbs is $1.10. But the energy savings from CFLs quickly add up.
"(Incandescents) cost 25 cents a bulb, but $7 to operate" over their lifetime, Home Depot's Fernandez said, "while a CFL costs $1.50, and $1.50 to operate, and they last a lot longer."
Also qualifying under the new standards are LEDs, which offer the greatest efficiency and extremely long life — often decades. LEDs are expensive, $25 a bulb for some brands.McEachron said he'll be shinebright interviewed by "The Today Show" near the intersection of Amargosa and Bear Valley roads Thursday afternoon.One case, in particular, relates to safety issues occurring in the Chilcotin, where lightbright public pay phones are being removed from the Alexis Creek, Tatla Lake and Anahim Lake areas, and yet there continues to be no cell service available. But their prices are plummeting as demand goes up.
"We've seen LED prices go down 25 to 30 percent in just the last six months," Fernandez said.
On the downside, CFLs contain mercury, an average of 4 milligrams per bulb. For comparison, the total mercury in 125 standard CFLs equals the amount in one thermometer. New CFL designs contain about 1 milligram of mercury.
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