[mmichaels1970]

If there is a 60 cent charge for the next 3 years for two stinking CFL bulbs, then they are not free.

.60 * 36 = 21.60 or 10.80 per bulb....placed on our doorsteps (mercury included) unsolicited. I blame the PUCO just as much for signing off on this crap. I'm not sure who I blame more.

The state supposedly mandated that First Energy cut the consumption of their customers and set a hard deadline. That forced First Energy to come up with this ridiculous idea as part of an attempt to comply with state regulations.

The PUCO signed off on this some time ago....here come the environmentalists. I guess we are all socialists now.

[pnh102]

The state supposedly mandated that First Energy cut the consumption of their customers and set a hard deadline.

Cut power to government offices then. Problem solved.

[EBH]

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,