Compact Flourescent Lights : Pocketbook Savings

CFL Energy-Saving Installation
Save thousands with Eco-Building Products energy-saving expertise. Replace 100 bulbs today and save $5,000 over nine years. (And 33 tons of CO2!)

How CFL lights Save Money and Energy
A common incandescent bulb has a life span of 1,000 hours. A CFL light bulb will last 10,000 hours (approximately nine years). A 60 watt incandescent bulb at 10,000 hours will use 600KwHs. A comparable 14 watt (same lumens and color temperature) will generate 140Kwh. At $.12 a KwH the difference is about $55 a bulb over nine years. This does not include costs associated with replacing the 10 incandescent bulbs. (100 compact fluorescent bulbs replaces 1000 incandescent bulbs!) The low cost of CFL lights (here, here, and here) will actually be less than or equal to the cost of 10 incandescent bulbs. As well, the time spent changing 1,000 bulbs vs 100 CFL bulbs will save you time and money.

Eco-Building Products CFL Energy-Saving Plan
Improve your bottom line. Save money. Save the environment. Replacing 100 incandescent bulbs with 100 spiral compact fluorescent lights will save you over $5,000 and reduce your CO2 footprint by over 33 tons over nine years. See our compact fluorescent installation service plan.

Wide Array of Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
CFL bulbs come in all shapes and sizes and will fit nearly any application. From CFL Spirals to Compact Fluorescent Globes, Reflectors to A-Lamps you can start saving money today and within one year have a net energy and monetary savings. From two watts to 68 watts, these little marvels range from SpringLamps® to floodlights, decorative globes to circline lamps. And they fit any incandescent application. Indoors and outdoors – in chandeliers, ceiling fixtures, floor lamps, recessed cans, wall sconces, vanity strips, and more. Where will you use our CFLs? Anywhere!

Reduce Mercury Emissions with Compact Fluorescent Lights
Coal-fired power plants are a large percentage of our energy policy. Coal is rather dirty and the energy-hogging incandescent lights found in most homes are large contributor to energy consumption. By reducing this consumption, there is a net reduction in Mercury Emissions when using Compact Fluorescent lighting, even though they contain small amounts of mercury. Energy Star Fact-Sheet on Mercury and its Clean-Up.

CFL's that Fit Everywhere
Where will you use our CFLs? Our CFLs fit everywhere a standard incandescent light will fit. Up to 23W lights are rated for enclosed fixtures. Small and compact, our lights can go where other CFLs cannot.

Special Note on CFL Colors
The color of light is measured by its color temperature in degrees kelvin. An incandescent bulb is typically about 2700 kelvin. Daylight typically ranges from 5000k to 6500k. The higher the temperature kelvin, the "cooler" or "bluer" the light. Thus, the most flattering light for human skin tone is in the 2700K - 3500K range.

Color Temperature Usage Chart
2700K = "Soft Light."
Soft light is the most flattering light for human skin and is the most popular light. Incandescent bulbs are typically in the 2700k range. Best for use in bedrooms, living spaces, and anywhere a soft, warm light is useful.
3100K = "Cool White"
Cool white is bluer in color and is optimal for lighting halls, offices, hospitals, and areas where productivity is more important than flattering light.
5000K = "Day Light"
Day Light colors are especially useful for detailed oriented tasks such as reading and drawing.

Color Rendering Index (CRI)
The CRI rating is a percentage rating given to a light source to measure its ability to depict colors accurately compared to a natural light source. In a nutshell, the higher the CRI the better the rendition of colors. CFLs typically fall in the 80-85% range. Incandescent are often in the 97-100% range.

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