It can be done

Published in Dawn on 23 April 2007

THIS is with reference to your editorial 'Reeling under a power crisis' (April 19). Conservation is a good idea and this can be done not only by switching off lights when they are not required, but also by using energy-efficient appliances. 

The state of California is planning to replace conventional light bulbs by fluorescent lamps, thereby reducing energy consumption by 60 per cent. Our government can first discourage manufacture of light bulbs greater than 40 watts and then ban their use entirely. It will be difficult, but it can be done.

Shakir Lakhani

Karachi