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Environment & Energy

TheRealNorth

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1. I have been using the more energy-efficient bulbs for more than 10 years....

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Dec 6, 2021, 04:10 PM

Dec 2021

And I generally love them because they usually last much longer (I have had a few lemons though). However, they require a trip to the junkyard to dispose of, likely including a disposal fee, and when you combine the high initial costs of the bulbs and the cost of disposal, I can see why some people are reluctant to use CFL and LED bulbs.

I wish money would be appropriated so that there wouldn't be a disposal cost.

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Biden administration proposes lightbulb efficiency rule, reversing Trump [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2021 OP

I have been using the more energy-efficient bulbs for more than 10 years.... TheRealNorth Dec 2021 #1

Years ago Con Edison... Grins Dec 2021 #3

I wasn't disputing that they save money in the end.... TheRealNorth Dec 2021 #4

LED bulbs are available and cost-effective now. forgotmylogin Dec 2021 #2

I actually really like incandescent lights for bedroom lamps and such Calculating Dec 2021 #6

I have an incandescent bulb lamp on the floor with the bulb about 3" above my feet progree Dec 2021 #7

Four 60w replacement LEDs for $6.99 ($1.75 each) progree Dec 2021 #5