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Energy Efficient Light Bulbs and Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)
Learn about CFLs and how to find the right light bulb that will consume less energy and save you money.
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Change a Bulb, Change the World, Save Some GreenInstalling energy-saving fluorescent bulbs will not only help save the planet, it will help save your budget. From DIY Network |
Lighting ChoicesChanging a single 75 watt light to a more energy efficient 20-watt Energy Star bulb or fixture can save you $60 a year. From CA Energy Commission: Consumer Energy Center |
Guide To Buying Energy Efficient Light BulbsNew generations of "green" light bulbs are available, but which ones should you choose? From DoItYourself.com |
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Energy Efficiency, Compact Fluorescent Light BulbsIt ´s not easy to select the right light bulb. From Daily Motion |
CFL Bulbs 101The benefits of switching from old-fashioned incandescents to energy-efficient compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. From Project Porchlight |
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Light bulbs (CFLs)If every American home replaced just one light with an ENERGY STAR light, we would save enough energy to light more than 3 million homes for a year. From ENERGY STAR |
Lighting Efficiency InformationLighting represents as much as 25 percent of your home's electrical use, so it is a significant part of your monthly utility bill. From California Energy Commission |
Energy Efficient LightingElectric lighting burns up to 25% of the average home energy budget. From EarthEasy |
LightingMaking improvements to your lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills. From US Dept of Energy, EERE |
The Bright Side of Energy-Saving CFL BulbsPremium CFL bulbs, installed and used properly, will save many times their purchase price in electricity over their lifetime. From GreenPoma.com |
Light Bulbs: Know the Different TypesEach light bulb has its pros and cons and certain bulbs work better in different spaces of a home. From HGTV |
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