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Presswood's group says the change, once fully implemented, will save the average household $100 to $200 a year in energy costs and cut power-plant pollution by 100 million tons — the equivalent of taking 17 million cars off the road.

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This is not some sort of nanny-state policy, said Jim Presswood of the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Light bulb law faces challenge in Congress 2011

Jim Presswood, federal energy policy director at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said Friday there were several more-efficient bulbs on the market and such technology "wouldn't have been out there but for these standards."

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VELSHI: Like so many Enron millionaires, Presswood retired early six years ago to enjoy his golden years.

CNN Transcript May 25, 2006 2006

VELSHI: Presswood worked more than three decades at a power plant that was bought by Enron, welding and building gas tanks.

CNN Transcript May 25, 2006 2006

VELSHI: Suffering heart problems, Presswood can barely afford his monthly medicine, dinner, and feed for his two beloved horses.

CNN Transcript May 25, 2006 2006

Now Presswood and his girlfriend of 20 years Helen, are living on social security and a $100 a month Enron pension.

CNN Transcript May 25, 2006 2006

Shannon Presswood had 10 points for UNC Wilmington (0-2), which misfired on 15-of-17 attempts from 3-point territory.

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"Incandescents aren't going away, they are getting better," Presswood said.

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And most consumers don't realize that they can still use incandescent bulbs, said Jim Presswood, the federal energy policy director for the Natural Resources Defense Council - they'll just have to switch to the more efficient halogen type.

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