Title :
To Switch, or Not to Switch: A Critical Analysis of Canada´s Ban on Incandescent Light Bulbs
Author :
Ivanco, M. ; Karney, B.W. ; Waher, K.J.
Author_Institution :
Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., Mississauga, ON
Abstract :
A critical analysis on the impacts of a ban on incandescent light bulbs is presented for different regions in Canada. The paper begins with a short history and description of incandescent light bulbs (ILBs) and compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLBs). The notion that different regions that ban ILBs could increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is introduced. A framework for a comparison of GHG emissions for the ILB and CFLB alternatives is presented. Total GHG emissions for both alternatives are calculated and compared for three provinces in Canada: Quebec, Ontario and Alberta. Finally, there is a discussion on the impacts of the results for each of these locations.
Keywords :
air pollution; filament lamps; fluorescent lamps; Canada; compact fluorescent light bulb; greenhouse gas emission; incandescent light bulb; Environmental factors; Fluorescence; Fluorescent lamps; Global warming; History; Power systems; Resistance heating; Space heating; Switches; Wire; Energy conservation; Environmental factors; Lighting; Power systems;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Power Conference, 2007. EPC 2007. IEEE Canada
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1444-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1445-1
DOI :
10.1109/EPC.2007.4520391
