Qualified Compact Fluorescent Bulbs (CFLs)

Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs have come of age. Early CFLs were slow starting, were limited in variety, and did not work in situations with dimmers and three-way sockets. The variety in CFLs now make these replacement bulbs economical in their purchase, and economical in their energy usage.

These light bulbs are offered as part of the whole-house Energy Efficiency Package through Improveit! Home Remodeling. Combine this package with other Improveit! products and you may see a significant decrease in the amount you are spending for heating and air conditioning. Ask you design consultant for energy saving guarantees. These are some basic facts on lighting and the use of CFLs in the home:

• 10% of a home’s energy budget is dedicated to lighting. ¹

• qualified CFLs reduce lighting energy use by 50% to 75%. ¹

• Uses 75% less energy, produces 75% less heat, and lasts up to 10X longer. ¹

• Will save you about $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb’s lifetime. ¹

• Available in sizes and shapes to fit in almost any fixture.

¹ U.S. Department of Energy, October 2008