Unfortunately...
You are once again, incorrect. In more ways than one.
For one thing, in 1996, the price per KWH was significantly lower than it is now. The cost was almost 1/3rd, and in the early 00's it was almost 1/2 the cost. So... your figures are incorrect.
Beyond that... there was not even widespread availability of other bulb replacements, in 1996. From my memory, which is still pretty good, around 1998, General Electric launched some Energy Saving CFL Bulbs. Those were the first CFLs for home use, that I remember. Philips launched a competing product, the following year.
Those Bulbs averaged almost $30-40 and would have barely fit at that in the shade. The other issue is... the cost of such bulbs made literally no economic sense at the time, nor would have if I had purchased them. There's also the fact, that they produced a ghastly, horrible hue of light. Nothing like the traditional Soft White or GE Reveal (Warm) I am used to.
It was not until 2008, in the middle of Housing Armageddon that the cost significantly dropped for Compact Fluorescents, making them sensible on a cost basis for consumers. Most of this was paid for by Power Providers & Government Grants. So... it was indirectly paid for by Consumers.
It was at that time, I purchased a large amount of CFLs to try out. With varying success.
Today, most of my home is run on LED. Just my garage door opener, a kitchen fixture, and a living room lamp run on traditional Incandescent or Halogen. There is nothing wrong with that.
As for your political sentiment. I will say this. I am an Independent. I am not registered with either party.
Having said that... those who observe the events of the past three years and assert that everything is going splendidly are unmistakably disconnected from reality. The polling data serves as a genuine reflection of the prevailing national sentiment for a reason. If you prefer, you are welcome to persist in embracing a grand illusion, but the truth remains unchanged.