CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lamps)
Many styles of CFLs, look like they are twisted or can look like regular incandescent light bulbs. CFLs last longer and consume up to 75 percent less energy than standard bulbs – and that makes a whole lot of difference on your energy bill!
Energy efficiency pays. The average Canadian home has 30 light fixtures that consume close to $200 worth of electricity every year. Replacing just five bulbs with ENERGY STAR qualified CFL bulbs in areas that require more than three hours of light a day saves approximately $30 a year.
CFLs have undergone many changes since they were first introduced 15 years ago. New designs mean that they will fit in almost any light fixture.
Compact fluorescent bulbs that meet ENERGY STAR specifications have an extended life– they are rated to last up to 10 times that of regular incandescent light bulbs of equivalent power.
Regular incandescent light bulbs have changed very little since their invention in the 1800s. They waste a lot of energy – less than 10 percent of the energy they consume is used for lighting. The remaining 90 percent is wasted in the form of heat.
The next time you need to replace some light bulbs, remember that each ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs bulb you purchase is equal to 6 to 10 regular incandescent light bulbs and uses up to 75 percent less energy.
ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs produce the same light output as regular incandescent light bulbs, but they use less energy. When you think in terms of energy conservation, this is where the big difference is!
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Key Information on CFLs
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