The corporate planning I'm sure is behind this feel-good ban on incandescent light bulbs. The fat cats will force the sale of billions of new fluorescent lights and put off investing in new power plants with this ban...not that I expect any thought was given to the public.
Fluorescent lights cause seizures in some folks, and annoy others. Visually impaired people often need a brighter light...say a 300 watt bulb...for which no fluorescent substitute exists. Some people prefer the yellow glow of incandescent bulbs over stark white fluorescent lights. What about specialized lights, like stadium lights and those in medical equipment? What about the decorative lights...flickering chandelier lights, Christmas lights, mood lights and such?
I believe Pillsbury-Foster is correct about big business planning this, but from my standpoint, it is thoughtless feel-good legislation giving no regards to the needs of the people. And no, I don't believe any savings will be passed on to the customers. That's the bottom line!