Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs)

Compact fluorescent lights can improve your home off grid or on grid and save you money and energy usage.

CFLs provide the same high quality light as an incandescent bulb, but operate at temperatures less than 100 degrees F.

Light Comparison:

        Incandescent                                         CFL
            Watts                                                  Watts

                40                                                         11
                60                                                         15
                75                                                         20
                100                                                       25
                150                                                       40

Cost Comparison: May change depending on Brand

                                                                   Incandescent            CFL

Watts:                                                                                     75w                                 20w

Rated Lamp life                                                                 750 hours                        10,000 hours

# lamps used over 10,000 hours:                                          13                                   1

Energy used over 10,000 hours                                         750 kWh                      200 kWh

Cost per kWh                                                                     5.9 cents                         5.9 cents

Electricity cost per 10,000 hrs                                             $ 44.25                          $ 11.80

Cost per Bulb                                                                     $ 0.75                              $ 7.00

Bulb cost per 10,000 hours                                             $  9.75                               $ 7.00

Total Life cycle cost                                      $ 54.00             $ 18.80

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Last modified: 04/26/08