Correct. That's often forgotten when promoting more expensive, efficient appliances. For example, Ontario is banning incandesent lightbulbs. However, studies

Correct. That's often forgotten when promoting more expensive, efficient appliances. For example, Ontario is banning incandesent lightbulbs. However, studies have calculated that because of the colder climate, there will be no net cost savings for the average consumer. Although the government is touting this as an environmentally justified decision, it's more due to Ontario's lack of electrical generating capacity. (which, granted, could be seen as an environmental issue, if you don't want a new nuclear plant in your back yard)