Europe to Ban Old Style Lightbulbs
March 15, 2007 · Written by Joel
It has been reported (see here) that the European Union is to ban old style lightbulbs in the next couple of years. Instead you will only be able to buy low energy (or energy saving) lightbulbs.
Incandescent lightbulbs, whilst cheaper than their fluorescent counterparts, use much more electricity and obviously therefore create more carbon dioxide.
Whilst this can only be a good thing, it’s currently difficult to find energy saving versions of some kinds of bulbs, and if you do they can be expensive. A lot more details can be found here.
[...] Use energy saving lightbulbs. They might costs a bit more but they last a lot longer and are better for the environment. Plus [...]
I think this is a great cause, and will serve well in the years to come!
Not to mention it will protect the enviornment.!
I agree, thanks.
[...] Energy saving lightbulbs – lightbulbs which use far less energy than conventional bulbs. [...]
[...] Energy saving lightbulbs - lightbulbs which use far less energy than conventional bulbs. [...]
I am a recently retired electrician and I am fully aware of the cost and energy saving of low energy light bulbs, and indeed we have used them throughout the house for many years. BUT to ban the traditional lamps is another limitation of our freedom. Also were do we purchase energy saving lamps that will operate in extreme environments i.e. ovens especially microwave?
Those will obviously be taken care of.
CFLs are plenty bright enough. Even LEDs have 100w equivalents now (Though, outrageously expensive)