Here is a criticism of CFLs:
http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/march2007/130307Dimwits.htm The writer raises some interesting issues:
- They can't be used in ovens or freezers
- They need ventilation
- They require more energy to manufacture
- They have a short life if switched frequently
- They don't fit in all fixtures
- They contain mercury
The Energy Star site does little to dispel some of the concerns:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls How many of these items are going to be a problem?
