Interesting, my f-bulbs use only 1/5 the electricity and last 5 times as long. And they neither flicker at startup nor during regular runs. But I'm from Europe...
How to change a culture? Increase the price for electricity and inform people that there are cheaper alternatives (like properly insulating/designing houses instead of air-conditioning/electric heating). Give them a bonus, e.g. lend them money at 0% interest if they build to energy-saving standards. There are a lot of possibilities...
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How to change a culture? Increase the price for electricity and inform people that there are cheaper alternatives (like properly insulating/designing houses instead of air-conditioning/electric heating). Give them a bonus, e.g. lend them money at 0% interest if they build to energy-saving standards. There are a lot of possibilities...