From: "Dave Ings" 

I had suspected this, but I've never seen it highlighted in media reports.
The notion of lifecyle cost doesn't seem to get much attention in these
matters. It should. Disposal cost should also be considered.
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Regards,
Dave Ings,
Toronto, Canada

"Phil Payne"  wrote in
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>
> CFL bulbs cost a lot more energy to make than stock incandescents.  By the
> time you plug them in, you are already behind the game.  It takes a couple
> of years' use to recover the manufacturing load.
>

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