#2397429 - 05/19/11 07:10 PM
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dr
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The govt. will ban the sale of incandescent lights in stores this December. In their place will be led lights costing $50
apiece. This is just another of the kenyans tactics to raise taxes, redistribute the wealth, and further damage the economy.
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#2397437 - 05/19/11 07:13 PM
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sorry i dont believe that.50 bucks that is to high, the rest i do believe
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#2397455 - 05/19/11 07:33 PM
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It has been on the news today. Leds are not cheap by any means.. The ones made for home lighting have to operate on 120vac. Leds operate on low voltage dc, which will require a power supply to convert the ac to low voltage dc, plus multiple leds.
More Expensive LED Light Bulbs to Come Out After 100w Bulbs Are Banned
5/16/2011
Two leading makers of lighting products are showcasing LED bulbs that are bright enough to replace energy-guzzling 100-watt light bulbs set to disappear from stores in January.
Their demonstrations at the LightFair trade show in Philadelphia this week mean that brighter LED bulbs will likely go on sale next year, but after a government ban takes effect.
The new bulbs will also be expensive — about $50 each — so the development may not prevent consumers from hoarding traditional bulbs.
Creating good alternatives to the light bulb has been more difficult than expected, especially for the very bright 100-watt bulbs. Part of the problem is that these new bulbs have to fit into lamps and ceiling fixtures designed for older technology.
http://www.star94.com/info2go/Story.aspx?id=1418891
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#2397468 - 05/19/11 07:51 PM
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The govt. will ban the sale of incandescent lights in stores this December. In their place will be led lights costing $50
apiece. This is just another of the kenyans tactics to raise taxes, redistribute the wealth, and further damage the economy.
There is not a ban on incandescent bulbs. there is a minimum efficiency standard being placed on them.
Subtitle B: Lighting Energy Efficiency - (Sec. 321) Amends EPCA to prescribe energy efficiency standards for general service incandescent lamps, rough service lamps, and other designated lamps.
Directs the Secretary of Energy to: (1) conduct and report to the FTC on an annual assessment of the market for general service lamps and compact fluorescent lamps; and (2) carry out a proactive national program of consumer awareness, information, and education about lamp labels and energy-efficient lighting choices. Authorizes appropriations for FY2009-FY2012.
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Instructs the Secretary of Energy to report to Congress on: (1) federal measures to reduce or prevent release of mercury during the manufacture, transportation, storage, or disposal of light bulbs; (2) whether specified rulemaking deadlines will be met; (3) an NAS review of advanced solid state lighting R&D and the impact upon the types of lighting available to consumers of an energy conservation standard requiring a minimum of 45 lumens per watt for general service lighting; and (4) the time frame for commercialization of lighting to replace incandescent and halogen incandescent lamp technology.
(Sec. 322) Sets forth minimum energy efficiency standards for incandescent reflector lamps.
(Sec. 323) Amends federal law governing congressional approval of proposed public buildings projects to require the Administrator of General Services (GSA) to: (1) transmit to Congress an estimate of the future energy performance of the building or space and a specific description of the use of energy efficient and renewable energy systems, including photovoltaic systems; and (2) include, with respect to space to be leased, the minimum performance requirements for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Sets forth requirements for the use of energy efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs in public building construction, alteration, and acquisition.
(Sec. 324) Amends EPCA to include within its regulatory oversight: (1) metal halide lamp fixtures; and (2) energy efficiency labeling for designated consumer electronic products. [Public Law No. 110-140, 12/19/07, emphasis in the original]
The bill never says anything about banning them. Incandescent bulbs will still be available, they will just have to meet the minimum energy efficency standard.
EIA Projects Show "Incandescent Bulbs [Will] Still Play A Role" In Lighting; Total Bulbs Consumed Will Drop By About 60 Percent By 2035. A post on the U.S. Energy Information Administration website shows that incandescent bulbs will remain in use over the next 25 years, and also projects that the total number of light bulbs purchased will drop from 1.52 billion bulbs in 2010 to 530 million bulbs in 2035.
BTW, this is nothing new, it was passed in 2007.
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#2397492 - 05/19/11 08:14 PM
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yeah thats great. my business runs on regular light bulbs. the new ones cant last more than a few hours . thanks jolly green giant!
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#2397749 - 05/20/11 06:28 AM
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"The bill never says anything about banning them. Incandescent bulbs will still be available, they will just have to meet the minimum energy efficency standard."
Ahhh the ignorance must be bliss.
Ok. How about the gubment requiring a minimum energy efficiency standard of 250 miles per gallon for all pick up trucks?
They didn't BAN the trucks....just made them energy efficient.
Wake up! 
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#2397791 - 05/20/11 07:32 AM
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Follow the money on this one. GE has top brass on a few Obama-boards.
It's easy to sell your products when you can convince the gubment to tell the American people 'we're saving the planet with these new-fangled lightbulbs'.
All over a lunch at the White Hut. Meanwhile GE execs are raking in more dough than ANY oil guys. But hey, nothing here, move along.
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#2397798 - 05/20/11 07:42 AM
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Follow the money on this one. GE has top brass on a few Obama-boards.
It's easy to sell your products when you can convince the gubment to tell the American people 'we're saving the planet with these new-fangled lightbulbs'.
Beat me to it.
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#2397800 - 05/20/11 07:43 AM
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great
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