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In our out of the EU - no matter what, we
might have a dim outlook for UK household A new EU
law to be passed in 2018 is set to wreak havoc on household lighting costs, that
if true might not be good news for Britons, should the vote favour Remain in the upcoming
EU referendum. The law will ban the sale of halogen light bulbs, with all homes
to be fitted with energy saving LED bulbs instead; at up to 25 times the price.
If these if this is true...
According to the Association for the Conservation of Energy (ACE), there is an average
of 11 spotlight bulbs in each of our homes, meaning the cost to replace them all
could tally up to as much as £275. What was originally considered a minor
expense is now sure to make a dent in the household budgets of the majority. But
ACE aims
to reduce overall energy demand. So in the long run, this move might save house
holds far more, so better for the house holds.
Interestingly, a
Peeblesshire lighting firm
Scotlight Direct
has conducted a survey that has revealed that of the 1000 people asked,
only 25% were in a financial position to afford such an unprecedented expense,
while at 75%, the majority would be severely out of pocket. If that is true... But financially,
what would it mean in the long run?
As LED bulbs last up to 40 times longer than their halogen counterparts, the
proposed law clearly does have its advantages and will also mean an eventual
saving. It is estimated that after forking out the initial sum, it will take
around 9 months to make the money back. In the meantime, it may be best not to
postpone the inevitable. "LED bulbs don't come cheap, but do provide an
impressive saving in the long run. Whether Britain remains in the EU or
not, we should all gradually start replacing our halogen bulbs now, so as not to
incur a large cost all at once. Prices for LED bulbs range from £12 to £25, but
there is no reason to spend more than £16 per bulb, as there is no discernible
difference in the quality." advises Andrew Fraser, Managing Director of Scotlight Direct.
Please send us your thoughts on this topic and enlighten us as to
what you really think:-
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