Illuminating the Great Outdoors with Energy-Saving Light Bulbs [Posted: 2010-01-14 21:50:10]
"Electricity Prices Plummet," The Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2009
Hey, is there a recession going on? This timely article details how slack demand for electricity in 2009 may lead to the first consecutive year decline in electricity use in the U.S. since 1950. Such news may tempt some consumers to relax an otherwise robust commitment to reducing home and business electricity consumption. Conservation and energy efficiency are hard work, and ha
Defending the Underdog: The Bright Side of Energy-Saving CFL Bulbs [Posted: 2010-01-14 21:50:10]
Market dynamics often demonstrate that subsidies create unsustainable demand for the products to which they apply. Witness the auto sales acceleration in July and August of this year while the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program was in effect. Since the program ended, domestic auto sales have fallen back to pre-program levels.
According to a post on the Green Inc. blog in lat
Frequently Asked Questions About Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs [Posted: 2010-02-25 12:55:13]
The era when buying a light bulb was as simple as buying a carton of milk is drawing to a close. Beginning on January 1, 2012, general purpose light bulbs will need to be 30% more efficient than traditional incandescent lamps. We field questions from progressive customers regularly about eco-friendly alternatives. Here's a list of the most common inquiries.
Q: When does it make good financial sense to consider eco-friendly light bulbs?
A: Eco-friendly light bulbs a
