both TonyRo76 and LasVegasDave.
Posted on 10/07/2009 6:25:04 AM PDT by EBH
AKRON, Ohio -- FirstEnergy Corp. plans to provide nearly 4 million low-energy light bulbs to its residential electricity customers in Ohio.
Akron-based FirstEnergy said Monday that distribution will begin in mid-October. Two compact fluorescent light bulbs will be mailed or hand-delivered to residential customers of Ohio Edison, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. and Toledo Edison.
The cost of the program will be underwritten by customers, who FirstEnergy said can recover three times the cost through projected energy savings. Reports indicate that there will be a 60 cent charge on customers' bills for the next three years.
The program approved by state regulators is meant to reduce electricity usage and increase awareness of energy conservation.
The CFL bulbs use up to 75 percent less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs.
No. I had heard about that.
Two of the bulbs came included with two floor lamps given to us as gifts. The other two were bought as replacements at the local Food Lion. Should be standard, at least the last two.
Nobody I know likes the color of the light. I hate it. But that is separate from the longevity issue.
There should NOT be a law concerning this IMO.
Will that remain legal in the future? (I didn't have any of my cfls on dimmers, BTW.)
Wait until someone gets seriously harmed by the toxic bulb - will they be able to sue? That definitely will spike consumers’ costs. Free? I don’t think so.
But what about the new electric cars Detroit is supposed to be making? This is ridiculous - we’re supposed to save a couple of kilowatts on lightbulbs but then use massive amounts of electricity on our cars?
Most people, like myself, just keep going with what they're comfortable with because change feels like "experimenting".
Remember that first teflon pan...after years of scrubbing steel.
Americans are always looking for the better mouse trap...
I thought a ban on traditional bulbs was put in place under Bush... after 2012 you won't be able to buy them I think.
I have the same problem. I’ve had 7 die after less than 9 months.
They hum,take time to fully warm up, and the light quality sucks.
I love my CFL bulb. The Saskatchewan Roughriders logo it projects onto my ceiling is uber-cool!
I built my house 15 years ago. I replaced many of the original bulbs last year with CFLs. Now, I am replacing many of the CFLs that lasted less than a year. They seem to have more trouble with ceiling fans (vibration) and with closed fixtures (i.e. no air circulation). I have replaced more CFLs in the past year than I replaced standard bulbs in 14 years.
Yes, this actually IS Bush's fault IIRC. (grumble grumble)
Yes, there is a “decorative” bulb exception in the law.
That's good to know. Thanks.
We’ve been stockpiling 100W bulbs for over year now.
Wow, think how much you can save if only they raise the rates high enough.
This is ridiculous.....I hate the damn bulbs. they give no light and most take forever to warm up. I'll be stocking up on the old bulbs.
When I moved into my home 7 years ago, I had to replace a 4ft. flourescent in the kitchen. The package said the new one would last 7 years. I’ve replaced it now 3 times.
Oh, and by the way, we have a new energy efficient refrigerator being delivered next week to your home, and the small monthly charge being added to your bill will only be $150/month for 48 months. We care!
Also, could we have the key to your house, so we can do unannounced energy audits. These are provided to you free* of charge (*a tiny service charge will be added to your bill for this free service). And one last thing, that dishwasher you have, it has got to go, took much energy is being wasted. (there is a $400 removal and disposal fee associated with such removal) Call to schedule removal. On the other, we have your key, no need for an appointment. We care!
Well, thank you for your business. We care!**
**Note: As we strive to save our customers money on their energy use, we have seen enormous energy reductions through the steps taken to save you money, therefore our profits have not been enough to sustain our double-digit pay increases this past year to our under-worked employees, as mandated by our 'caring' union. This is a 3-day warning to advise you we are raising your monthly rates 18% for the next 5 years, proactive to the beginning of last year.
Sincerely,
SCRU-U Energy Technologists
your hometown 'caring' company
Those mercury bulbs are an environmental nightmare. LED lights will win out because they use half the electricity and last longer. Al Gore proves he is no expert when he starts talking mercury CFL bulbs and cannot even say LED.
Dear FirstEnergy,
I have already switched to non-incandescent bulbs at considerable personal expense. I am appalled that I find myself on the receiving end of another government TAX. I will be returning any bulbs you attempt to deliver and I will be refusing to pay your TAX added to my bill for services I neither requested nor accepted.
The long-term unintended consequences of foisting CFL’s on the public is irresponsible when there are other far safer and energy saving alternatives out there. The ongoing disregard of the green movement to accept the responsiblity of real stewardship is driving the energy makers to an irresponsible action.
Sincerely,
This is all you need to know. DemocRAT state government, stupid unfunded mandates.
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