What are the advantages of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) over regular incandescent ones?
• ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. • Save about $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime. • Are available in different sizes and shapes to fit in almost any fixture, for indoor and outdoor use. • Though CFLs are more costly to buy initially, the energy saved will quickly offset the extra purchase price when the bulb is being used for extended periods of time. ATCO EnergySense recommends proper disposal of CFL lightbulbs. While the City of Edmonton offers a CFL disposal program to its residents, most municipalities do not yet offer this service. In addition, most Home Depot, RONA, and Ikea locations across the province now offer CFL disposal. 8) I upgraded to a more efficient furnace last fall and see no difference in my heating bills. Why would this be? First of all, when you compare heating bills make sure to isolate your energy consumption from the energy costs, as energy co
• ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs and last up to 10 times longer. • Save about $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime. • Are available in different sizes and shapes to fit in almost any fixture, for indoor and outdoor use. • Though CFLs are more costly to buy initially, the energy saved will quickly offset the extra purchase price when the bulb is being used for extended periods of time. ATCO EnergySense recommends proper disposal of CFL lightbulbs. While the City of Edmonton offers a CFL disposal program to its residents, most municipalities do not yet offer this service. In addition, most Home Depot, RONA, and Ikea locations across the province now offer CFL disposal.
Related Questions
- I want to start replacing my "regular" (incandescent) light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Should I throw away my incandescent bulbs now or wait until they burn out?
- Why aren compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) as small as regular incandescent bulbs? Why do some look funny?
- Is it beneficial to replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)?
