What makes these energy-efficient light bulbs greener than the traditional bulbs being phased out?
• High-efficiency halogens use less electricity to produce the same amount of light. Example 1: Philips offers a 70 watt general-purpose bulb, which is equivalent to a 100 watt standard incandescent. That’s 30% more energy efficient and nearly 10% more efficient than required by EISA by January 1, 2012. • High efficiency halogens last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs. Example 2: GE’s 48 watt PAR30 bulb (itself 20% more energy efficient than the applicable DOE 2012 rules for incandescent reflectors) has a 4,200 hour average rated life, 40% longer than the 75 watt halogen lamp it is designed to replace. Extra life translates into more time to realize financial and carbon emissions savings. In Conclusion For consumers, business owners and public institutions committed to reducing energy consumption through simple changes in lighting choices, there are energy-efficient light bulbs for every need. Innovative new products are already here with more being introduced all the time. Ab
