Sen. Thomas Discusses Resolution on CFLs for State Buildings

DETROIT—Stating that the State of Michigan needs to save money and be more environmentally friendly, Senate Democratic Floor Leader Buzz Thomas (D-Detroit) is urging that any light bulb that is replaced in government buildings be replaced with a compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL).

"This is a huge step the state can take to reduce our costs and our carbon footprint," Thomas said. "It will not cost the taxpayers a dime—in fact, in the long run, it saves money.

The annual utility bill for state government totals approximately $100 million, according to the state Department of Management and Budget. Studies show that using CFLs preserve precious energy, reduces the risk of global warming and saves money. These bulbs typically last about five to 15 times longer than a standard incandescent light bulb and gives off less heat. A similar effort is being carried out in Massachusetts and it is expected to save the Commonwealth about $15,000 a year in electricity usage, state officials estimate.

"This is a simple step that we can take to lower costs in our government buildings," Thomas said. "Replacing bulbs with a more energy-friendly product is just a brighter idea."

Senator Thomas introduced a concurrent resolution yesterday that will urge the state to adopt his environmentally friendly and cost saving idea.

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I got news for this moron in the video, incandecents are not necessarily going away. energy efficient incandecents are currently being made and if successful, CFLs will be kicked to the curb. On top of that, CFLs contain mercury and if improperly disposed, toxic will fill our planet. Face it, most ppl will not properly recycle them. Funny how this jack ass totally ignores that issue.