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Save Money By Using Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs

Source: The Huffington Post | Full News Feed

Nov 06, 2009

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From Associated Content, by Hally Z.

It is true that compact fluorescent lightbulbs initially cost more than incandescent lightbulbs. However, this difference in cost is usually made up in just six months of use.

Compact fluorescent lightbulbs are not only good for the environment - they can also help save you money. According to Energy Star, lighting accounts for 20 percent of the electrical bill in most U.S. homes. A compact fluorescent lightbulb uses about 75 percent less energy than a traditional incandescent one, and lasts 10 times longer.

For example, consider the 800 lumen incandescent lightbulb compared with a comparable compact fluorescent lightbulb. (A lumen is a measure of light.) While both bulbs produce 800 lumens of light, it takes only 13 watts of energy to power the compact fluorescent bulb, as opposed to 60 watts for the incandescent bulb. Due to these different energy requirements, over its lifetime, a single compact fluorescent lightbulb will save the average household $30 in electrical costs. Furthermore, because compact fluorescent lightbulb

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