It appears Ecofitt has their own bulbs which are likely rebranded bulbs from a mass maker like GE. Would be easy to rig the bidding process and force all companies to supply Ecofitt branded bulbs to which they would mark up to the Alberta companies to the point where they couldn't be competitive seeing the sheer amount of bulbs required. What should have been done by the NDP is to spec the wattage of bulbs, color, and ensure that energy star certified, etc and let the companies bid whatever they can offer as there's no good reason the bulbs or any other items would have to be from Ecofitt.
There is no doubt that this was done with one company in mind and IMO that's not right given the economical climate in this province. Again I didn't vote for these clowns so if there are Albertans complaining that voted NDP then I hope you learned your lesson.
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