Tony Bryer wrote:
On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 16:55:13 +0100 Timothy Murphy wrote :

At the minimum, VAT could be removed on energy-saving bulbs.

That will only make a difference if the selling price reflects the
cost of production rather than being based on an assessment of what
the market will bear,

I also think it would be too little difference to sway anyone. So heres
another scheme to increase cfl use - this work by addressing the
problem:

create a British standard (voluntary) for cfl lamps that meet all the
following criteria:

CCT = 2700k
CRI = / 85% - exact number open to discussoin but must be good
quality, there are too many that arent
Stated equivalent wattage figure is realistic (almost none today are)
Total ownership cost is under half that of filament bulbs (rules out
overpriced)
Tip to base dimension printed on package or bulb
Mean Life / 5000 hrs

Why? There are good cfls, not very good ones and bad. Most people dont
even know theres any difference. This BS mark on a bulb would ensure
its a quality one.


NT