The Difference Between Compact Fluoresent (CFL) and Regular Incandescent Bulbs

Let us help you truly understand the difference between the regular incandescent light bulbs that you see in the vast majority of light applications today and the energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs.

1. 75% energy savings – Compact Fluorescents will save over 75% of energy used per lamp. You can change every 60 watt bulb in your house with a 13 watt Compact Fluorescent. Less wattage = Less Energy. You do the math!
2. 10 X’s Longer – Compact Fluorescent light bulbs last 10 X’s longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. You know that hard to reach light in your entry way? Well, you will only have to change it 1/10 of the time you do now!
3. Less Expensive - Although initially more expensive, you save money in the long run because CFL's use 1/3 the electricity and last up to 10 times as long as incandescent. A single 18 watt CFL used in place of a 75 watt incandescent will save about 570 kWh over its lifetime. At 8 cents per kWh, that equates to a $45 savings.*
4. Reduces Air and Water Pollution: Replacing a single incandescent bulb with a CFL will keep a half-ton of CO2 out of the atmosphere over the life of the bulb. If everyone in the U.S. used energy-efficient lighting, we could retire 90 average size power plants. Saving electricity reduces CO2 emissions, sulfur oxide and high-level nuclear waste.*
5. High-Quality Light: Newer CFL's give a warm, inviting light instead of the "cool white" light of older fluorescents. They use rare earth phosphors for excellent color and warmth. New electronically ballasted CFL's don't flicker or hum.*
6. Versatile: CFL's can be applied nearly anywhere that incandescent lights are used. Energy-efficient CFL's can be used in recessed fixtures, table lamps, ceiling fixtures and porch lights. 3-way CFL's are also now available for lamps with 3-way settings.*

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