Six Words: Misplace, Reliable, Selection, Critical, Hesitate, Detail
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 required the phase-out of incandescent light bulbs by August 1, 2023. A friend of mine was very critical of the law. He didn’t understand the details and was hesitant to comply. Hesitant isn’t actually accurate. He was adamant that he would not comply, even though his criticisms were misplaced. He claimed that the new bulbs don’t give off enough light, that he doesn’t like the color of the light, that not much electricity would be saved anyway. It’s true that in the beginning there were limited choices of sizes and colors to select from, but today you can get bulbs in many sizes, shapes and colors. You can even change the color of some light bulbs from your phone! He ignored the fact that the newer bulbs are much more reliable, and that after switching to newer bulbs, at his age, he’ll probably never need to change a light bulb again. Which is a good thing, because his wife has forbidden him from climbing on a ladder.