Earlier this year, Congress passed a bill that will literally outlaw the use of old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
A recent news release stated that the new law is part of a massive governmental energy-saving program that will completely phase out the use of those energy-gobbling incandescent light bulbs by the year 2014.
That’s right, starting in 2012 it will actually be against the law to use regular incandescent light bulbs.
You might be wondering what on earth the government is up to now – going after a light bulb? I admit, it does sound pretty radical, but think about this…
Once the change is in effect, the boost in energy efficiency and savings will be at the very least a whopping 70% overall!
And what does that mean for you?
A 70% decrease in energy use translates into huge savings on your utility bill. Plus, it’s very good for the environment overall.
That’s a win-win for you -- and the environment.
So, the first to go will be the 100-watt bulb. And the transition will continue until the last 40-watt bulb is replaced in 2014.
The spiral and the coil fluorescent light bulbs are replacing the old incandescent light bulbs.
Viva Verde
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