Lighting
Change to compact fluorescent light bulbs and save!
ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs provide bright, warm light while using 75% less energy than standard lighting — they also generate 75% less heat and last up to 10 times longer. Replacing a 100-watt incandescent bulb with a 23-watt compact fluorescent bulb can save you up to $30 in energy costs over the life of the bulb.
How to choose:
Use the table below to become familiar with equivalent Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) replacement bulb wattage and light output ranges.
| Typical Incandescent Bulb |
ENERGY STAR CFL Replacement Bulb |
Typical Lumens (Light Output Measure) |
| 40 watt | 9 watt | > 450 lumens |
| 60 watt | 14 watt | > 700 lumens |
| 75 watt | 19 watt | > 1,100 lumens |
| 100 watt | 23 watt | > 1,600 lumens |
| 150 watt | 42 watt | > 2,600 lumens |
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CFL Disposal - Closing the Loop:
CFLs contain a small amount of mercury and should be disposed of properly, ideally recycled. More information regarding mercury in CFLs, including proper disposal options and what to do if a bulb breaks, can be found in this factsheet.
Information on proper disposal of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)
Broken CFL?
If a CFL should break in your home, EPA provides
cleanup guidelines that can be performed by the general public.