Fluorescent Bulbs

Improve energy efficiency and save money with fluorescent lighting

With energy costs rapidly rising, it may be time to consider replacing those old incandescent bulbs in your home with fluorescent lights. Fluorescent lights provide incredible energy efficiency while offering a range of color temperatures, allowing you to customize lighting for each room in your house. Replacing incandescent bulbs with fluorescent ones may require changing the fixtures in some cases, but some fluorescent bulbs feature a screw-in design like that of their predecessors. Consider the following questions to help determine the best strategy for improving your light and energy efficiency:

* What types of fluorescent bulbs are available?
* How greatly do ENERGY STAR qualified bulbs improve efficiency?
* What size lights do you need?
* How are temperature and color rated?
* How should you dispose of old fluorescent bulbs?

Don’t Forget

Purchase a new light fixture for your bedroom, living room, kitchen or bathroom designed to accommodate energy-efficient fluorescent bulbs.