Save energy with Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL)

// May 9th, 2007

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According to Wikipedia,

(CFL) is also known as a compact fluorescent light bulb or an energy saving lightbulb, is a type of lamp (light bulb) designed to fit into roughly the same space as an incandescent lamp, but with the advantages of a fluorescent lamp. Many CFLs can directly replace an existing incandescent lamp.

In Jolly Green Girl’s term; this quirky screwball is an energy saver that lasts much longer than regular light bulbs. However the initial cost of this light bulb is much higher than the regular one. At the end(Which is what counts); you will end up saving a lot more money and it’s a definite plus in JGG’s eyes.

Here are the facts

• A CFL can save over US$30 in electricity costs
• CFLs typically have a life span of between 8,000 and 15,000 hours
• For a given light output, CFLs use between one-fifth and one-quarter of the power of an equivalent incandescent lamp
• CFL consumes up to 75% less energy than regular bulb and lasts 10 times longer.
• However there has been some health concerns about level of Mercury in the CFL

but posts…

compact fluorescent bulbs are responsible for less mercury contamination than the incandescent bulbs they replaced, even though incandescents don’t contain any mercury. The highest source of mercury in America’s air and water results from the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, at utilities that supply electricity. Since a compact fluorescent bulb uses 75 percent less energy than an incandescent bulb, and lasts at least six times longer, it is responsible for far less mercury pollution in the long run. A coal-burning power plant will emit four times more mercury to produce the electricity for an incandescent bulb than for a compact fluorescent.

You can get these CFL at Home Depot, E-Bay, or even Amazon. , so they are also convenient to buy. There is no reason why you should be holding out on these twirly babies. Gaiam offers natural lighting solutions. Trusted source for Eco-friendly products.

Natural Lighting from Gaiam.com

For more (and very technical) information visit GE’s FAQ

sources
Wikipedia
Home Depot
www.treehugger.com
GE
and of course me

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