What are the advantages of using a fluorescent lamp?
Fluorescent lamps are an energy-efficient lighting option. These lamps are significantly more energy efficient than incandescent lamps because they require less energy to provide the same amount of light. Electrical generation from coal-burning power plants releases mercury and greenhouse gas emissions into the environment. The use of fluorescent lamps, rather than incandescent lamps, reduces the release of mercury and greenhouse gases from these power plants. Also, fluorescent lamps are more cost effective because they last up to 10 times longer than incandescent lamps. EPA strongly encourages the recycling of all mercury-containing lamps at the end-of-life.
