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Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL)

Switching to CFLs provides about 75% in energy savings

CFLs are simply miniature versions of full-sized fluorescents. They screw into standard lamp sockets, and give off light that looks just like the common incandescent bulbs - not like the fluorescent lighting we associate with factories and schools.

CFL Benefits

Efficient

CFLs are four times more efficient and last up to 10 times longer than incandescents. A 23 watt CFL has about the same light output as a 100 watt incandescent. CFLs use 50 - 80% less energy than incandescents.

Less Expensive
Although initially more expensive, you save money in the long run because CFLs use 1/3 the electricity and last up to 10 times as long as incandescents. 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.

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.

High-Quality Light
Newer CFLs provide a better quality of ligh than older fluorescents. They use rare earth phosphors for excellent color and warmth. New electronically ballasted CFLs do not flicker or hum. Higher quality glass is used for lumen maintenance.

Versatile
CFLs can be applied nearly anywhere that incandescent lights are used. Energy-efficient CFLs can be used in recessed fixtures, table lamps, track lighting, ceiling fixtures and porchlights. 3-way and dimmable CFLs are also now available.

They may look the same. But they are not.

CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps) performance in both lamp life and light is dependent on the electronic ballasting in the base of the lamp.