CFA testified in support of the Act to Reduce Mercury in the Environment by Phasing Out Certain Fluorescent Light Bulbs (LD1814). The legislation is a win-win-win for Maine. The Environmental Standards for Appliances Act will cut energy waste and reduce greenhouse gases while improving air quality. CFA urges you to adopt this highly cost-effective pro-consumer bill. The Act would save Mainers and businesses money by transitioning sales of common fluorescent light bulbs to LEDs. As LEDs are twice as energy efficient as fluorescents, LEDs will generate significant electricity bill savings. Estimates by ASAP show that by 2030, Maine would see annual utility bill savings of $202 million thanks to transitioning from fluorescents to LEDs. By 2050 Maine would save a cumulative $253 million on electricity bills.