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ENERGY STAR© Qualified Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)

• For maximum savings, begin by installing CFLs in areas where lights are on for long periods, such as the kitchen, family room and outdoors.
• CFLs are ideal for hard-to-reach fixtures because they don't need to be changed as often,
• Look for the ENERGY STAR Symbol on CFL packaging.
  

Compare the Difference

To save energy costs, find the bulb with the light output you need and choose the one with the lowest wattage.

Note: This table is provided as a guide only.

Calculate the real cost

Compare the real cost of a 60-watt incandescent light bulb with a 15-watt ENERGY STAR qualified CFL. See for yourself how a CFL will recover your costs and more through energy savings.

Real-Cost Calculator	60-Watt Incandescent	15-Watt ENERGY STAR Qualified CFL
Initial cost (a)	50	$6.99
Light output (lumens)	800	800
Life (hours)	1000	9000
Replacement light bulbs (b)	8 @ 50 = $4.00	---
Lifetime electricity cost (c)	9000 hrs. @ 60 W @ 8/kWh = $43.20	9000 hrs. @ 15 W @ 8/kWh = $10.80
Total lifetime cost (a + b + c)	$47.70	$17.79
Lifetime savings	---	$29.91

Note: This table is provided as a guide only. It does not taker into account the crossover effect of heat generated by incandescent lighting.