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Bush signs Energy Bill

On Dec. 19, the Energy Independence & Security Act of 2007 was signed into law. Among other things, the bill raised fuel economy standards for the first time in 32 years and set a Renewable Fuel Standard that will mandate the use of renewable biofuels by energy producers.

The bill also requires that by 2012 to 2014, all light bulbs must use 25 to 30 percent less energy than they do today. Traditional incandescent light bulbs use almost 90 percent of the energy they use to produce heat, not light. The phase-in will start with 100-watt bulbs in 2012 and end with 40-watt bulbs in 2014. By 2020, bulbs must be 70 percent more efficient. Compact fluorescent bulbs already meet that efficiency standard. Learn about CFL bulbs at CFLbulbs.com

Why wait? Hit the iron while it’s hot. Make some changes now toward a smaller footprint. Switch to more energy efficient light bulbs. Don’t waste energy. Educate yourself on the use of biofuels.

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