Light bulbs could soon be extinct
Animals aren't the only ones going extinct these days. Soon, the energy-hogging incandescent light bulb will also be headed for extinction.The energy bill, which is expected to become law, will phase out the 125-year-old incandescent light bulb in the next four to 12 years in favor of compact fluorescents, light-emitting diodes and energy-saving incandescents. The bill has passed the Senate and is expected to pass the house this week and finally, is expected to get President Bush's signature.
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE), as quoted in a USA Today article, says that the new rules will save $40 billion in energy costs per year, avoid the construction of 14 coal-fired plants and cut 51million tons of carbon annually.
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12-18-2007 @ 3:46PM
Steven B. said...
Hmm...maybe we could use that $40B annually to fund SCHIP?
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