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Bill Nelson REALTOR

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I was looking to replace a few light fixtures in a property and decided to browse the selection at the local HD. With so much emphasis on using less energy or conserving electricity why do these warehouse stores continue to use incandescent bulbs in their displays? You could have roasted a turkey in that isle. Imagine how much money they could pass to consumers if they switched their displays to the flourescents.

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Just a guess, but I'd bet that they've considered it and decided that the CFLs make the fixtures look just a little bit less attractive, either because of the funny bulb shapes or because the light they put out is a bit different from incandescent. When you're trying to sell a product, anything that makes it look a little less desirable will translate into reduced sales.

I don't think it's because the home improvement centers are clueless or don't care about energy efficiency: all the ones I've been in have skylights in the roof to let in natural (and free) light, and supplement it with what I believe are fairly efficient light fixtures.

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Skylights would be a great idea for the big box stores. I just have not seen them in my area. I find it a little disappointing that the local morning news occasionally has HD show people how to save money on their bills by adding lower wattage lights and insulation to pipes, but they (HD/Lowes) don't practice what they preach in their stores. I'm in NJ, New England's warehouse and shipping depot.