CALIFORNIA + IKEA BAN 100 WATT BULBS –> Potential savings: $35.6 million in electricity and 10.5 million incandescent bulbs
November 19, 2011 on 12:01 am | In Green, Market Snapshot, New Developments, Of Local Importance, Problem Solving, Uncategorized | 4 Commentsby Jodi Summers
In California, we have always been ahead of the curve when it comes being progressive. We are proud of the fact that we are way ahead of the pack when it comes to CalGreen and alternative power. Once again, we’ve gone one step beyond by rolling the ban on 100-watt incandescent light bulbs early…and the big box retailer IKEA is in tandem with state goals.
New light bulb options include LED – light-emitting diode bulbs and CFL – compact fluorescent bulbs (which are rumored to contain mercury).
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, calls for a ban on the traditional 100-watt incandescent light bulb. The law goes into effect in all states starting in 2012.
By implementing the law one year earlier, the California Energy Commission concludes that consumers will save $35.6 million in electricity bills and 10.5 million incandescent bulbs will not be sold. We have yet to see the statistics on its impact on our carbon footprint…
IKEA has stopped selling and stocking incandescent bulbs, the first retailer to halt the sale of all such lights. This decision came from the results of an IKEA consumer survey conducted in December 2010, which found that 59% of Americans have already changed to energy-saving lights. 79% know that the bulbs will save money, although
61% are not aware of the legislation.
The phase-out of 100-watt bulbs does not currently affect lower wattage incandescent bulbs…but get ready…the CEC notes that over the next couple of years, similar efficiency standards will be applied to 75-, 60- and 40-watt bulbs.
The IKEA survey found that 62% are not concerned about the disposal of old bulbs… which can easily be recycled via mail or pickup through sites like http://www.ecycleenvironmental.com.
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B.C. should defer the restrictions it’s placed on the sale of incandescent light bulbs, says the leader of the provincial Conservative Party.
John Cummins says the B.C. Liberal government has, “jumped the gun and ignored legitimate concerns,” about the more energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamp bulb, or CFL.
In a release Wednesday, Cummins said the concerns include, “poor quality lighting making reading difficult for seniors and the tendency of CFL bulbs to trigger migraines.”
Comment by Huffington Post — November 24, 2011 #
China has pledged to cut energy consumption per unit of GDP by 16% and cut carbon emissions by 17% in the five years to 2015.
Comment by The Guardian — November 24, 2011 #
Most importantly, prices have plummeted. Quality CFLs can be purchased at nearly any hardware store for $2 or less, a premium over incandescent that can easily be paid back in saved energy costs. Over its 10,000-hour life, a $2, 14-watt CFL will burn about $15.40 worth of electricity. Over the same period, a $0.50, 60-watt incandescent would require $66 worth of power—and be replaced 10 times.
Comment by Popular Mechanics — November 24, 2011 #
Hmm Jodi,
I am all for not wasting energy,
but that light bulb ban makes no sense.
There are referenced reasons why those supposed savings don’t hold up, either for consumers or society, with only 1-2% grid electricity is saved
(Dept of Energy etc data)
http://ceolas.net/#li171x
with better alternatives
Even if saving electricity, consumers hardly save money:
In assuming that people use less electricity, California electricity utility companies are raising charges (and are being allowed to do so by regulators) giving bigger electricity bills, or are alternatively receiving subsidies with taxpayer money.
See the California CFL programs
http://ceolas.net/#californiacfl
No longer should it be seen as surprising that electricity companies happily dole out fluorescent bulbs, that are supposed to reduce their income!
Comment by lighthouse — November 25, 2011 #