Questions - Light Bulbs - July 13-14, 2011
67% Believe Consumers Would Buy New Light Bulbs If They Work Even If Traditional Bulbs Are Still Available
67% Oppose Upcoming ‘Ban’ on Traditional Light Bulbs
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National Survey of
1,000 Adults
Conducted July 13-14, 2011
By Rasmussen Reports
1*
How closely have you followed news stories about an energy bill that would
require only high-efficiency light bulbs to be manufactured and sold in 2012?
2*
While effectively banning the sale of traditional light bulbs, a new law will
allow only more expensive light bulbs that are expected to last longer and be
more energy efficient. Should the sale of traditional light bulbs be
banned?
3*
The Energy Department says that the new light bulbs will cost more up front but
save money in the long-run. How likely is it that the new light bulbs will save
money in the long run?
4*
Suppose that the new light bulbs work well and really do save money in the long
run but traditional bulbs are still available. How likely is it that consumers would buy the new light bulbs?
5*
Suppose the new light bulbs don’t work so well and end
up costing more money in the long run. How likely is it that the government
will then allow the sale of traditional light bulbs?
6*
Will the new fluorescent or halogen bulbs be good for the environment, bad for
the environment or will it they have no impact on the environment?
7*
Have you or anyone you know bought large quantities of traditional bulbs to use
once they are no longer available in stores?
8*
Have you or anyone you know bought and used one of the new energy efficient
bulbs?
NOTE: Margin of Sampling
Error, +/- 3 percentage points with a 95% level of confidence