Comments on: Can Walmart Help Americans Save Money?

By: Cassandra

Cassandra — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 03:44:00 +0000

I convinced my office to put daylight mimicing lights into our florescent outlets. Not only are they easier on our eyes while working on the computers, they also last 10 years (guarenteed), and save energy even over traditional floro’s. They are really worth a try.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 21:41:00 +0000

My wife hates the CFL’s. She says they take too long to “warm” up to full light, even the new “instant” on ones. I don’t mind. My biggest complaint is the fact that I can’t get the 2 year life-span out of the bulbs. The longest I have had one last is just over a year. Greater than the regular bulbs but still, I would like the 2 years…..

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:37:00 +0000

I totally agree. I’m happy to see private industry stepping in to save money and the environment.

By: moneysmartlife

moneysmartlife — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:07:00 +0000

I think it's great that Walmart is forcing the issue on this aspect of energy conservation, regardless of their motives.

Walmart has shown in the past that they have the clout to make things happen so I think they’ll be successful in bringing more efficient light bulbs to the masses.

If the yahoos in Washington can't make changes to solve our energy problem then maybe it’s up to private industry and individual consumers.