A compact fluorescent lamp cfl also called compact fluorescent light energy saving light and compact fluorescent tube is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent light bulb.
Most energy saving light bulbs.
By replacing your home s five most frequently used light fixtures or bulbs with models that have earned the energy star you can save 45 each year.
The most energy efficient light bulbs are compact fluorescent light bulbs or cfls and led bulbs.
They have a lifespan of 8 to 10 years and cost about 4 per bulb.
Compared to traditional incandescents energy efficient lightbulbs such as halogen incandescents compact fluorescent lamps cfls and light emitting diodes leds have the following advantages.
Compact fluorescent lamps also called cfls are the most popular energy efficient bulbs.
Switching to energy efficient lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut your energy bills.
An average household dedicates about 5 of its energy budget to lighting.
Cfls use mercury to cause a phosphor coating on the inside of the bulb of fluoresce thereby.
Incandescent bulbs and halogen bulbs have the highest wattage making them less energy efficient choices.
Some types fit into light fixtures designed for incandescent bulbs.