You are the only one that I know that attempted to leave their lights on 12 hours a day and still needed air conditioning.
Most people that use lights this long each day, they live north of the arctic circle.
Did you even check your power bill?
I assume you’re unaware of who you’re talking to. I didn’t say I left them on 12 hours a day.
Laying aside your snarky and ignorant babble, yes, I do check my bills, I certainly pay them every month. Also, just for your information, not everyone works in the day and sleeps at night. Some people work in the evening are up and night and sleep in the day. It’s called the swing shift.
I realize now that you’re the kind of person that covers your ears and hums when you hear something you don’t like. Several posters have already described their SUBSTANTIAL savings with fluorescent lighting. If it (fluorescent lighting) wasn’t cheaper, businesses wouldn’t use it. The fact that it now comes in compact bulbs now and not merely long tubes shouldn’t mystify you, it’s called technological advancement. Get a grip.
If you want to pay extra for a mini heat lamp that suits your purposes, I’m not stopping you. I don’t even care. But don’t be a moron who questions my ability to review a power bill, because you simply can’t grasp the concepts of simple energy matters. More energy=more heat. More energy=More cost.
If you have a reason to use a particular bulb, use it. See ya!