Free lightbulbs coming your way
The DWP plans to leave two money saving compact fluorescent light bulbs on the doorstep of every Angeleno over six months to persuade residents to use the pricey bulbs, according to a story in today's Daily News.
"Although utilities and environmentalists have touted the benefits of CFLs - which use 66 percent less power than incandescent bulbs and last 10 times longer - residents have been slow to change," the story says.
It will cost the city $5 million to purchase and distribute the bulbs, but they estimate the DWP will save $84 million over five years, which is about how long CFLs last. If residents plug in the bulbs they will use less energy, which means the DWP does not have to buy as much electricity.
Now what's the chance the city will pass these savings onto tax payers?
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Gee what a bright idea to hand deliver light bulbs at a cost of 5 million. dont you think they could have included a certificate in our bill to pick them up. Sounds like another reason to increase our bills.
There is absolutely no chance any savings will be passed along to DWP customers.
I've been using fluorescent bulbs for years, including the ring-type on ceiling fixtures and under-the-cupboard fixtures in the kitchen. I began using the lamp bulbs as soon as Costco began offering them cheaper than other stores. The light provided is more than sufficient for reading, etc., and the bulbs do not give off heat like incandescent bulbs do.
I'm with Karyen..... Include a coupon/certificate in our next bill, and we'll come get 'em!
This is a bad thing - when those fluorescent bulbs need to be disposed there is a big problem - they are BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND NEED SPECIAL DISPOSAL, JUST LIKE B ATTERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT'S MORE IMPORTANT - SAVING MONEY, SAVING ENERGY, OR SAVING OUR HEALTH??????????????????????