The unnoticeable movement of light and shadow arguably is one of the most significant qualities of natural light as objects and spaces are ever changing in their appearance and the transitional qualities from light to darkness.
The Washington Post graphic, which "proves" that over 10 years, incandescent lighting would cost the purchaser $5 less than buying LEDs, doesn't get into factors such as the time value of money, investment risk or opportunity costs.
We might not be able to match the incentives offered by our trading partners dollar-for-dollar, but we can make the choice competitive enough that we can leverage the inherent advantages that our country still offers.
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