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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Eco-Friendly Tip of the Day!
Save energy and money by using eco-friendly light bulbs! Regular light bulbs use more energy then energy efficient bulbs! Raising the electricity bill significantly. Energy efficient bulbs can be found in retail stores such as Wal-Mart, Sears, and more.
Money Saving Facts:
- According to Energy Star, CFLs use 66 to 75 percent less energy than an incandescent bulb and last six to 10 times longer.
- Brightness, measured in lumens, determines the light output of a CFL bulb. The wattage scale for CFL products differs from incandescent lights; for example, a 40-watt incandescent light produces 450 lumens corresponding to a range of 9 to 13 watts for CFLs.
-Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) provide more light for less energy when compared to traditional, incandescent light bulbs. The Energy Star program claims that CFLs last 10 times longer than incandescent and use 75 percent less energy.
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