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Lighting the Way to Lower Electric Bills

Posted by Glenn on October 18, 2005 - 10:33pm in The Oil Drum: Local
Topic: Demand/Consumption
Tags: compact fluorescent lighting, lighting, oil, peak oil [list all tags]

I recently discussed how I lowered my electric bill from 8KWh/day to just 4.7KWh/day using simple easy to implement techniques, such as using Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs for versus Incandescent bulbs for lighting. Here's why CFL lighting makes so much common sense for your wallet and sustainable living.

Overall Importance of Lighting and CFL
According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), lighting accounts for one quarter of electrical demand in the US at a cost of $37 Billion a year. DOE says CFLs "are the most significant lighting advance developed for homes in recent years," and that their "energy savings and superior longevity make CFLs one of the best energy efficient investments available."

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