Conventional light bulbs set to be replaced with energy-saving alternatives by 2012
The government has pledged to almost completely eradicate the use of conventional light bulbs by 2012, with the phasing out process beginning in earnest next year. The move, which was announced at the end of last month by environment minister Hilary Benn, is said to have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than six million tonnes a year.
The government is also at pains to stress that, despite that fact that energy-saving light bulbs cost more to buy than their non-energy-saving counterparts, their use will ultimately save homeowners money, as they last up to 12 times as long as normal light bulbs and use nearly 80% less electricity. Just replacing one conventional light bulb with an energy-saving equivalent could save a household £7 a year.
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If only this were true, but sadly it isn't.
Hilary Benn, the man who said voluntary targets to emission levels at a UN level were unsustainable and only firm targets would work, has done a deal with the large supermarkets and agreed.. yes you guessed it- a voluntary agreement that they will stop selling energy munching light bulbs maybe, possibly,sometime before hell freezer over(Otherwise known as 2012).
It appears once again that it is one thing to demand of other countries one thing and to do at home the complete opposite.
And don't even get me started on the Pre-Budget Report, Alistair Darling is to green policies what Drax power station is to air pollution.
Posted by: pete shield | October 10, 2007 11:08 AM
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