Energy efficient light bulbs?

Are energy efficient bulbs really worth it. I don't find myself changing the same bulbs repeatedly, they seem to last over a year, and the cost is a lot less then the energy efficient bulbs. Does anyone have any solid numbers (number of bulbs switched compared to the change in energy bill. Everyone says that it reduces it but by how much?

ThanksEnergy efficient light bulbs?After replacing 38 bulbs from around my home, I noticed that my electric bill was about $12 less than the previous month and $8 less than one year ago. Since then it has been close to that amount. I may have spent $85 to replace all of the bulbs, so at this rate I will have paid for the bulbs in about 8 months. By spring of 2008 I will be saving money. So, to answer your question, %26quot;are these bulbs worth it?%26quot;



Not for a while. One day they may be.Energy efficient light bulbs?if you have light that youleave on a lot they are worth it in the long run. But if you have lights that go on and off frequently you are better of using the normal type. I have a mixture based on this.Energy efficient light bulbs?ask myth busters they might even knowEnergy efficient light bulbs?By how much depends on how often you have your lights on, and how many....if you run one bulb constant, and it's a 100 watt incandescent bulb, you can get a bulb of the same brightness that only consumes 25 watts, thats 75% off. if you have alot of lighting, that adds upEnergy efficient light bulbs?I find that they're not really bright enough and I have to turn on lamps so that I don't strain my eyes. I wonder whether that means I'm saving electricity or just wasting it.



Sorry, I know that doesn't realy answer your question, it's just a relavent point.Energy efficient light bulbs?The energy efficient tend to run around 5-7 years on average. But their true money saving comes from the power they use, a normal bulb uses 60 watts average, and an energy bulb of equal light uses only 17 watts. so...over the course of a year, the energy bulb uses 2/3s less energy than a standard bulb...



take that over the course of 5 years and im guessing it adds up to a pretty substantial amount of savings. That and the energy companies don't have to generate as much power to supply us if we all switch too.Energy efficient light bulbs?Good question whether the energy and other resources used up to make 'energy-efficient' bulbs is greater than their savings.

Waking at first light and going to bed once it got dark would solve the Problem cheaply. But that would ruin the whole TV and movie industry so won't happen.

Are there any activities you do with the lights on that would be almost as much fun with the lights off?Energy efficient light bulbs?In our area you can get rebates on energy efficient bulbs that make them cost-competitive with incandescents. Check energystar.com.



They are supposed to last 10 times as long as incandescents. I agree that the light is often not as quality but they are getting better.



Remember that they have trace amounts of mercury in them so you can't just throw them in the trash. Most big-box retailers that sell the bulbs will take them back to dispose of them properly.Energy efficient light bulbs?Compact fluorescent light bulbs use approximately 75 % less electricity than regular light bulbs and last up to seven years! Buy Energy Star庐 certified table lamps, light fixtures, or torchieres.



Energy Cost Savings ?A typical ENERGY STAR home can reduce energy bills by $400 a year.



http://www.michigan.gov/documents/cis/CIEnergy efficient light bulbs?I have been using CF bulbs since before they became wildly popular. The quality of light and the newer form factors are a big improvement over the originals. I would say they are definitely worth the couple of extra bucks per bulb.



You can also find 3-way, dimable, and decorative tapers these days if you want them.



Here is a quick comparison:



In any standard %26quot;type A%26quot; fixture a 13 watt bulb will put out approximately the same light as a 60 watt incandescent. That means that you can light up 6 fixtures for the energy of a single 75 watt incandescent bulb.



In short, I can light up my whole house for less than 150 watts. It would take close to 700 watts to do the same thing with traditional incandescents.Energy efficient light bulbs?The change in your bill is going to depend on your prior evergy use. But consider:



Incandescent bulbs (the ordanary kind) use lots of energy, most of which is expended as heat.



Wattage = heat

Lumens = light output



A 60 watt light bulb put out 60 watts of heat, and (the box I had in the brooder room) puts out 840 lumens of light.



In comparison, to get 840 lumens from a Flourescent bulb, you only need a 20 to 30 watt bulb.



Now, if you have a situation where you want heat, like raising baby birds, you need an incandescent bulb. Most folks don't need the heating side effects.



If you have a house full of 60 to 100 watt bulbs, you are having to pay to cool the house from the excess heat. So in figuring out cost savings of the CFL bulbs you need to figure A) the fact that you will not have to change the bulbs so often; they last 5 years or more -really great in hard-to-reach places

and B) the fact that you do not have to use additional energy to disperse the excess heat.



Hope this helpsEnergy efficient light bulbs?Incandescent (regular bulbs) are less efficient than CFLs (compact flourescent lights) because incandescent lamps convert approximately 90% of the energy they consume into heat (compared to 30% for a CFL). Lighting accounts for between 9-15% of household electricity usage. If widespread use of CFLs could save three-quarters to four-fifths of this, it would amount to a total energy saving of more than 7% from household usage.



In the United States, a CFL can save over US$30 in electricity costs over the lamp檚 lifetime compared to an incandescent lamp and save 2000 times their own weight in greenhouse gases.



Many cfl bulbs come with a 7 year warranty, further guarenteeing that you will save money in the long run.



I live in canada, and here our electricity company sometimes sends out coupons to save on the purchase of cfl bulbs. Keep your eyes open for coupons such as these or search the internet for free coupons.



Also, here in canada, they are phasing out the old incandescent bulbs, so that in a few years it will be illegal to sell or buy them. So i don't have much choice but to use the energy efficient ones.Energy efficient light bulbs?Three years ago I caught the compact fluorescents on sale for one dollar each, I bought about 25 of them. I replaced 1400 watts of incandecent with 189 watts of CFLs (I'm using 85% less electricity than I was). My wife complains because the lights in the kitchen soffit actually throw MORE light than they did.So far two bulbs have burned out. I brought them back to the supermarket where I purchased them and they replaced them for free (they are garanteed for 5 years by GE but I haven't even had to go through that hassle). So you tell me.Energy efficient light bulbs?I don't know just how much electricity your saving but energy efficient light bulbs last about 5 times longer than the average light bulb and only cost 2 to 3 times as much so your saving money just by buying it, plus saving on your electric bill which probably won't be that much but it's something.Energy efficient light bulbs?Light bulbs come in many forms, but the cost effecient bulb is categorized by the lumens written on the package or box.

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A bulb and I mean any bulb that has smaller amount of lumens will have the best energy saver in consuming watts.



Some bulbs have 1750 lumens which is high.

Some bulbs have 1600 lumens which is smaller than 1750 and will save on your power bill.



Flourescent bulbs are also energy savers but here again the lumens are the major factor in saving power useage along with being energy efficieint and wise to turn off the lights when not in use. Turn down your water heater to 120 degrees and save there as well. The only difference is that your hot water will not last as long. I can take a 20 min shower and then it starts to cool off, but that is long enough for me in the shower anyways.



Now if you have central heating and air I'll let you in on something about these ton units.



I have a three ton and I cool 1700 sq ft during these hot summer days and I set my thermostat to 75 and that is where it stays 24 hrs 7 days a week. We have total electric and my power bill is average bewteen $130.00 to $140.00 every month ane keep in mind that my central air thermostat is never touched. The secret is that your compressor starts and draws amps like the kickens each time it starts. So by rasing your thermostat it won't kick on as much and you save on your power bill. A good insulated house will always save you money.



I haven't seen a power bill over $150.00 in ages.



My system works for me and it will work for you.