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Philippines phasing out incandescent bulbs to cut greenhouse gas emissions

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - In a first for Asia, the Philippines plans to phase out inefficient incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut household energy costs.
In her closing remarks at the 2008 Philippine Energy Summit, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announced the country’s plans to […]

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES - In a first for Asia, the Philippines plans to phase out inefficient incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut household energy costs.

In her closing remarks at the 2008 Philippine Energy Summit, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo announced the country’s plans to phase out incandescent bulbs by January 2010. Australia made a similar move early last year, which was followed by Canada and other industrialized countries.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) acted as technical advisor to the Energy Summit, assisting the Department of Energy in developing plans to address climate change and reduce energy consumption.

“The most effective way we can reduce energy demand and greenhouse gases is by using energy more efficiently,” said Thomas Crouch, Deputy Director General of ADB’s Southeast Asia Department. “The climate change challenge is a global one. ADB will support and encourage other developing countries to follow the Government of Philippines’ lead and make the switch to more energy-efficient products like compact fluorescent lamps.”

Read the rest of the story in ADB News and Events

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