01-03-2007, 05:31 AM
CFL- Compact Flourescent, light bulbs. This isn't new technology, but is seems only 6% of homes use them instead of older less efficient blubs.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/02/busine....html?_r=1&oref=slogin
"A compact fluorescent has clear advantages over the widely used incandescent light — it uses 75 percent less electricity, lasts 10 times longer, produces 450 pounds fewer greenhouse gases from power plants and saves consumers $30 over the life of each bulb. But it is eight times as expensive as a traditional bulb, gives off a harsher light and has a peculiar appearance."
Anyone here use CFL's in the home? What has been your experience with the quality of light, and the savings on your electric bill? My apartment complex uses all CFL's in the overhead fixtures, and they even replace them for you when they go out so I don't have to worry about the cost. Of course my electric bill is covered in my rent so it's really in their best interest to get the KWh's down.
EDIT: and please, let's not turn this into a Wal-Mart thread.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/02/busine....html?_r=1&oref=slogin
"A compact fluorescent has clear advantages over the widely used incandescent light — it uses 75 percent less electricity, lasts 10 times longer, produces 450 pounds fewer greenhouse gases from power plants and saves consumers $30 over the life of each bulb. But it is eight times as expensive as a traditional bulb, gives off a harsher light and has a peculiar appearance."
Anyone here use CFL's in the home? What has been your experience with the quality of light, and the savings on your electric bill? My apartment complex uses all CFL's in the overhead fixtures, and they even replace them for you when they go out so I don't have to worry about the cost. Of course my electric bill is covered in my rent so it's really in their best interest to get the KWh's down.
EDIT: and please, let's not turn this into a Wal-Mart thread.