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I personally think these guys view on fossil fuels being the answer is WRONG in so many ways.

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Sat Jun 21, 2008 4:16 am

Ed Woll

The topic for Monday 6/23/08 was East Penn School District Raising Taxes- in to rally the taxpayers, Gunther talks with School Board Member Julian Stolz and from Freedom Works Joe Hilliard. Joe Hilliard managed to get a shot in on the environmentalists. What do you think?

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Tue Jun 24, 2008 2:46 am

Ed Woll

While I agree with most of the statements, I take offense to the snippet here.

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Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:56 am

Ed Woll

Solar thermal energy (or STE)[1] is a technology for harnessing solar energy for heat. Solar thermal collectors are characterized by the US Energy Information Agency as low, medium, or high temperature collectors. Low temperature collectors are flat plates generally used to heat swimming pools. Medium-temperature collectors are also usually flat plates but are used for creating hot water for residential and commercial use. High temperature collectors concentrate sunlight using mirrors or lenses and are generally used for electric power production. This is different from solar photovoltaics, which convert solar energy directly into electricity.

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Mon Feb 26, 2007 1:58 am

Ed Woll

Compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also known as a compact fluorescent light bulb or an energy saving light bulb, is a type of fluorescent lamp that fits into a standard light bulb socket or plugs into a small lighting fixture.
A spiral type compact fluorescent light bulb. Despite the slightly reduced efficiency of this style CF bulb due to the inherent excessively thick layer of phosphor on the lower side of the twist, it has remained one of the most popular among North American consumers since its introduction in the mid 1990s.[1]
A spiral type compact fluorescent light bulb. Despite the slightly reduced efficiency of this style CF bulb due to the inherent excessively thick layer of phosphor on the lower side of the twist, it has remained one of the most popular among North American consumers since its introduction in the mid 1990s.[1]
In comparison to incandescent light bulbs, CFLs have a longer rated life and use less electricity. CFLs may save enough money in electricity costs to make up for their higher initial price within about 500 hours of use.

This information is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Compact fluorescent lamp".

Ask your questions on compact fluorescents here!

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Mon Feb 26, 2007 2:28 am

Ed Woll

Bill finally gets passed what do you think?

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Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:19 am

Ed Woll

DEP SECRETARY LAUDS HOME DEPOT’S NATIONWIDE CFL RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Effort Expands on DEP’s Work to Make Recycling Energy-Efficient Bulbs More Convenient
HARRISBURG – Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty applauded The Home Depot’s leadership for announcing today that it will recycle energy-efficient, compact fluorescent light bulbs for free at all of its nearly 2,000 stores.

McGinty said having a large, market-leading business like The Home Depot engage on this issue will help spur the wider use of the bulbs, more commonly called CFLs.

“We’ve been working hard to educate the public on the economic and environmental benefits these bulbs offer, and have partnered with retailers and local governments to make it easier for the public to recycle them,” said McGinty. “Having an industry leader like The Home Depot—the nation’s second largest retailer—stand up and say, ‘We want to do our part and help,’ goes a long way.”

CFLs use up to 75 percent less energy and last 10 times longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs, considerations that are all the more important as electricity prices in Pennsylvania are set to soar in the coming years.

If every household in Pennsylvania replaced one incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY STAR-qualified CFL, the combined individual efforts would save up to 248 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, and cut nearly $25.5 million annually on household electric bills. As the largest retailer of light bulbs in the country, The Home Depot sold more 75 million CFLs in 2007, which saved Americans approximately $4.8 billion in energy costs, according to the company.

McGinty said some consumers have been reluctant to use CFLs because they are not sure how to dispose of them properly or recycling options are limited.

“Having a convenient, safe means to recycle CFLs will encourage more consumers to save energy by switching to high-efficiency lighting,” said McGinty. “We believe it should be as easy to recycle a CFL as it is to buy one. Retailers like True Value and Ikea, and now the Home Depot, are helping to make that a reality.” Properly disposing or recycling CFLs is important because the bulbs contain small amounts of mercury. On average, each CFL contains less than 5 milligrams of mercury, which is about enough to cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. As a comparison, the typical thermostat and thermometer contain 3,000 milligrams and 300 milligrams of mercury, respectively.

No mercury is released when CFL bulbs are intact or in use.

Pennsylvania has aggressively pursued CFL recycling options at the state level. DEP has been in discussions with The Home Depot and other large retailers about creating pilot recycling programs and broader, permanent collections.

This spring, DEP launched a campaign to make it more convenient for the public to recycle the bulbs. The department provided collection receptacles to municipalities, small businesses and community organizations across the state hoping the experience will lead participants to continue with their own programs.

Pennsylvania also reimburses up to half the costs of household hazardous waste collection events, providing a CFL recycling option in most counties. For the coming fiscal year, DEP plans to double its budget for household hazardous waste reimbursements.

The state has also reached out to all electric utilities serving the state seeking CFL recycling options, and DEP will hold talks with bulb manufacturers to request new forms of packaging that could be used to return the bulbs for recycling.

For more information, visit www.depweb.state.pa.us, keyword: Household Hazardous Waste. Visitors to the Web site can also download a fact sheet on CFLs by pulling down the “Energy Topics” tab on the top navigation bar, clicking on “Energy” and referencing the “What’s New” column.

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