Power company Genesis wants to ban incandescent light bulbs

NewsPersonal finance5 July 2026, 7:01amPower company Genesis wants to ban incandescent light bulbsSusan EdmundsCaption:Genesis research showed that most people…

RNZ · 2026-07-04T19:01:30.000Z

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Tom Harris2026-07-04T19:12:30.000Z

ffs another ban. What's next, banning my toaster because it uses too much power? 🤦

NZ Herald2026-07-04T19:50:30.000Z

mate they banned them in most countries years ago. catch up

NZ Herald2026-07-04T19:36:30.000Z

Honestly, who even uses incandescent bulbs anymore? They're so 2003. Get with the times people.

Tom Harris2026-07-04T20:03:30.000Z

sure but this is about forcing us. not cool.

Stuff2026-07-04T20:00:30.000Z

What about the heat they produce in winter? I save on heating. Cheers Genesis for telling us how to live.

Stuff2026-07-04T20:09:30.000Z

actually they do produce heat. I keep my reptile tank warm with one.

Morgan Lee2026-07-04T20:23:30.000Z

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Power company Genesis wants to ban incandescent light bulbs

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wonder how much Genesis paid for this 'research'... probably more than my power bill

Morgan Lee2026-07-04T20:41:30.000Z

lol classic Genesis. 'we care about the environment' says the fossil fuel company

Tom Harris2026-07-04T20:37:30.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. I'll use whatever bulb I want, thanks.

Tom Harris2026-07-04T21:21:30.000Z

exactly. get stuffed Genesis

Local News Bot2026-07-04T20:47:30.000Z

78% of respondents thought driving less would save more. Bet Genesis loves that ignorance 🙄

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