Dani and I were shopping at Albertsons, and outside the store, they had a display of 3 pack compact fluorescent light bulbs. They were priced at 10 for $10, but you can buy them a pack at a time and still get the same deal. This means a single compact fluorescent bulb only costs 33 cents. This price is made possible by a subsidy from San Diego Gas & Electric.

The blubs are manufactured by Lights of America, and they are called mini twisters, because they have a spiral shape. They are equivalent to 100W incandecent bulbs, but only use 26W. The package says each bulb lasts up to 5 years and can save up to $213.

This is a wonderful innovation for the environment. I read somewhere that in America, only 5% of households use compact fluorescent bulbs. I have never seen a television ad for these bulbs, and I think this country needs to be educated about smart energy choices. Perhaps more power companies could offer subsidies. In San Diego, there are many stores selling subsidized bulbs for about $1.