Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Gradually replacing the incandescent bulbs in your home with compact fluorescent bulbs can be a great way to increase the efficiency of your home. It is also a good way to reduce the time and effort of upkeep, since the bulbs have a ten thousand (that’s right 10,000!) hour life. That is roughly fifteen (15) times the life of an incandescent bulb, so you’ll save yourself 15 trips up that ladder.
While they may be slightly more expensive, it is estimated that you save $90.00 over the lifetime of the initial bulb (granted, that is five years, but still!). And, given that these bulbs are 70-80% more efficient that standard light bulbs, this has got to be top on the list of recommended changes by E2. If environmentalism is your game, replacing wasteful incandescent lighting can abate a significant amount of pollution. During the first 10,000 hours of this single bulb, apparently:
- 574 pounds of CO2 (global warming?) emissions will be eliminated, along with
- 4.2 pounds of SO2 (smog, acid rain)
- 2.7 pounds of NO2 (also acid rain)
E2 recently installed one of these fixtures (pictured below), and can recommend it for good color of light, quick startup, and superb brightness (equiv. to 120W bulb for a mere 30W of energy). This particular item came from Good Earth Lighting, and can be found in your local Lowes or Home Depot for a reasonable price. Efficiency saves you money, saves the environment, and is good looking too!
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