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In reply to the discussion: Rebates to cut price of $60 LED bulb [View all]bananas
(27,509 posts)7. PUC creates incentives
For example, if a state decides to reduce air pollution, the state public utilities commission will create incentives for utilities not to build new power plants by having consumer efficiency programs.
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I was an early adapter to fluorescents, because I got used to them over in Europe.
MADem
Apr 2012
#1
I'd prefer almost anything to a CFL. Mine hum all the time. I buy LEDs all I can.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#9
I use some at home. They do last a long time, but seems they do a number on the eyes.
Honeycombe8
Apr 2012
#10
Good thing to protect your eyes and the dogs, too. The old incandescents were hot,
freshwest
Apr 2012
#15
But I'm only talking of the tiny LED's that are a bear to install, made by GE and sold at Lowe's.
freshwest
Apr 2012
#20
I grew up in TX, so no lack of sunlight. Moved north where it rains a lot and the hours of daylight
freshwest
Apr 2012
#26
We did our whole house last year with LEDs - mostly 6in. recessed can retrofits from Cree lighting.
Hassin Bin Sober
Apr 2012
#21
The Reason Utility Companies are subsidizing is because it is cheaper to run one plant at 90%
kemah
Apr 2012
#8
I was in Home Depot on Saturday and toyed with the idea of buying a Par-38 LED flood light...
slackmaster
Apr 2012
#27
has anyone here ever had a light bulb last the amount of time the box claimed?
Incitatus
Apr 2012
#34