Vouchers for energy saving bulbs being distributed

Vouchers for free energy saving bulbs have started being mailed to all households, Resources Minister George Pullicino said today.

He said that 1-2 person households will receive vouchers for five bulbs, 3-4 person households will get eight and households of five persons and over will get vouchers for 10 bulbs. The number of persons per household is based on Enemalta billing information. A total of 1.3 million bulbs will be handed out.

Speaking at a press conference in a hardware store in Bugibba, the minister said the vouchers can be exchanged by the end of October. Households will receive information on the approved shops and the participating suppliers. They can then choose the shop of their choice as well as select the bulbs according to wattage, colour, bayonet or screw and brand. All the bulbs have to be by the same maker.

ID cards will need to be presented when a voucher is exchanged.

Mr Pullicino said the scheme marked the implementation of a promise made in the electoral campaign.

Upon a GRTU request, people are being urged to exchange their vouchers in the afternoon.