How can changing one light bulb change the future?
Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are energy-efficient, money-saving replacements for traditional incandescent light bulbs. CFLs cost a little more at the register, but they provide a savings over the life of the bulb (approximately $4 per bulb, while incandescent light bulbs generally cost $0.50 per bulb). ENERGY STAR qualified CFLs use up to 75 percent less energy than incandescent light bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. Switching to CFLs effectively reduces energy use at home and work, which can reduce air emissions from power plants. Lighting accounts for close to 20 percent of the average home’s electric bill. Changing your incandescent light bulb to a CFL reduces energy demand, which reduces the amount of coal burned and mercury emitted.
