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lighthouse10

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Tue Jul-12-11 08:23 PM
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8. Why Light Bulb Regulations are wrong

Light bulb and other energy efficiency regulations are wrong in that they change product characteristics, unnecessarily reduce choice and don't deal with the problem
http://ceolas.net/#cc21x

Only c 2% of grid electricity is saved from regulations
(DOE data as referenced http://ceolas.net/#li171x )

Light bulbs don't burn coal and they don't release CO2 gas
There are many better ways to reduce energy use in generation (coal 30-35% efficient)
grid upgrades, and alternative consumption measures as explained on the website

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