Compact fluorescents
The average home has about 30 light fixtures. The average cost of
lighting your home is $120. So why not cut that cost? Install
compact fluorescents. They produce the same amount of light
(lumens) and use between 60 to 80% less electricity (wattage).
Incandescent
Bulbs
Compact
Fluorescent Bulbs
Watts
Lumens
Watts
Lumens
25
270
5
250
40
510
7
400
52
780
9
600
60
860
15
900
90
1,540
18
1,250
100
1,680
26
1,800
Lasts up to 10 times longer
Wide variety of styles and wattage
Especially useful for hard-to-get at spots and
fixtures which are hard to change.
Available now for dimmer switches and tri-lights
NOTE: Compact fluorescent bulbs must be
disposed of in accordance with hazardous waste guidlines
Fluorescent Tubes
Fluorescent tubes spread light over a wider area and are best used
in kitchens and offices.
Halogen Bulbs
There are two types of halogen bulbs. One operates on standard
household voltage and can replace incandescent bulbs The other
type is a small low voltage (12 volts) halogen or quartz halogen
bulb, designed for fixtures that have a built-in transformer to
lower the voltage. . Forty and 90 watt halogen PAR (parabolic
aluminum reflector) lamps replace 75 and 150 watt spot and flood
lights for track lighting, pot lights and outdoor security lights.
Produce a whiter light than incandescents
Use 40% less electricity (50% for 12 volt
halogens)
Last two to four times longer
Available in spot or flood types
Energy Efficient Incandescent Bulbs
These are regular incandescent light bulbs that have been improved
to use less energy, with slightly less output.
Can be used with dimmers
Can be used outdoors
Fit any light fixture that takes regular
incandescents
Emits 30% less light
Uses same amount of energy
Lasts up to ten times longer than regular
incandescencts
Dimmers
Dimmer switches can make the use of incandescent bulbs more
efficient.
Inexpensive
Turning light levels down saves energy and
extends bulb life
Brightens parts of a room without brightening
the whole room.
Motion Sensors With Halogen Bulbs
Good for indoor or outdoor security uses to turn on when movement
is detected; look for a motion sensor that isn’t triggered
in by movement in daylight.
