Why Buy an Energy-Efficient Lighting Fixture?
Think about how many fixtures in your home contain energy-wasting, standard incandescent bulbs. Besides screw-in, wall and ceiling fixtures, many homes also have ceiling fans equipped with incandescent lamps. ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures: • Qualified fixtures and bulbs use about 75% less energy than standard incandescent lighting. • Come with long-lasting pin-based bulbs that last up to 10 times longer than standard incandescent bulbs • Offer automatic daylight shut-off and motion-sensing features on outdoor fixtures • ENERGY STAR qualified fixtures must have a 2-year manufacturer warranty (double the industry standard) • Do not hum, buzz, or flicker • Save money. By replacing light fixtures with energy efficient brands and CFL’s you will save on your energy bills. • Reduce pollution. If every household in the United States replaced one incandescent light bulb with an ENERGY STAR qualified CFL, it would prevent an amount of pollution equal to removing 1 million cars from the ro