Australia Outlows Incandescent Bulbs

http://slashdot.org/articles/07/02/20/1853224.shtml

Federal Environment Minister Malcolm Turnbull this morning announced standard incandescent light bulbs would be phased out within three years in a bid to reduce energy consumption.

Compact fluorescent or low-wattage bulbs cost about $5 more, but are more energy-efficient and save an average of $30 per year.


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