a better idea would have been to use the media time spent on this to convince everyone that hasn't switched to switch to compact flourescents. I bought a five pack just over three years ago (I only have 5 light sockets/lamps at my place). My power bill after making the switch went from $14 a month down to $9 + the power company paid the difference between the price of regular bulbs and the flourescents by me sending in the reciept. ( i can have all the lights in my apartment on for the same electricity as one old bulb being on). + I haven't had to buy or replace any bulbs yet.








