Heating and Cooling
While the excessive heat produced by incandescent light bulbs is frequently seen as a drawback, in certain applications it is seen as an advantage. For example, automotive applications in cold climates have traditionally benefitted from the radiated heat to melt potentially visually-obstructive snow and ice on taillights and halogen emergency vehicle lighting. Additionally, the heat is used to melt the wax inside lava lamps.
Depending on the climate, the full energy savings and environmental benefits of widespread phase-out and replacement with efficient lighting may vary. In warmer climates, efficient lighting would have an energy saving effect by reducing the amount of cooling required, while in cooler climates, increased heating energy demand may offset some of the lighting energy saved with efficient lighting.
Read more about this topic: Phase-out Of Incandescent Light Bulbs, Public Opposition
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