Energy Saving, Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

	Energy saving, compact fluorescent light bulbs use 75% less energy than standard light bulbs while producing about the same light output. They also last 6 - 10 times longer. The only significant difference you'll notice when you replace a standard bulb with an energy saving compact fluorescent bulb, is lower energy bills.

Step 1 Select the Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Shape That Fits Your Application
Standard	Flood	Globe	Deco
Standard Base	Standard Base	Standard Base	Standard & Candelabra Base
If you want to replace a different shape than what is shown above, see ALL Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs.

Why use energy saving light bulbs?
Every time you replace a burned-out light bulb, you're making a decision that affects the environment. Our biggest environmental problems are directly associated with energy production and use: urban smog, oil spills, acid rain and global warming.

Energy saving, compact fluorescent light bulbs help improve the quality of the environment and they reduce business and home energy bills. Lighting uses roughly 10-20% of the energy in commercial buildings. Energy saving, compact fluorescent light bulbs also usually have a longer rated life than less efficient light bulbs, so maintenance costs are reduced. In homes, lighting consumes 5% - 8% of the total energy bill. Substituting compact fluorescent energy saving light bulbs for a standard incandescent bulbs will use approximately 70% less energy for nearly the same amount of light output, and, the energy efficent light bulb will last about 10 times longer.

Common replacements:

9W compacct fluorescent light bulb replaces a 40W standard bulb
13W compact fluorescent light bulb replaces a 60W standard bulb
23W or 24W compact fluorescent light bulb replaces a 100W standard bulb

What is Energy Star?
Energy Star is a government-backed (EPA) program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. Energy efficient light bulbs are just one of many products included in the Energy Star program.

What types of light bulbs qualify as Energy Star?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, may qualify as Energy Star if they meet EPA specifications. Any compact fluorescent light bulb will save energy if it replaces an incandescent bulb of appropriate wattage.

What light bulb energy savings can be expected when replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs use about 70% less energy than a standard incandescent light bulb and last up to 10 times longer. Replacing a 100-watt incandescent with a 32-watt compact fluorescent bulb can save at least $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.

What are the environmental benefits of using compact fluorescent light bulbs?
If every household in the U.S. replaced one standard light bulb with a compact fluorescent light bulb, it would prevent enough pollution to equal removing one million cars from the road. Compact fluorescent light bulbs provide high-quality light, smart technology and design, requiring less energy while lasting longer than typical incandescent bulbs.

Learn more about energy saving lighting for businesses and homes:

Light Guides
Energy Efficient and High Quality Office Lighting
Energy Saving Lighting Plans for Homes
Daylighting and Sustainable Design
Lighting Research Center (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute)
Energy Saving Lighting Federal Tax Deduction
EnergyStar® (U.S. EPA)