| The future is here. And you can have it for three bucks. The Compact Fluorescent bulb represents the single most feasible solution to many of America’s (and the World’s) energy woes.
This little bad boy can help make major strides against global warming, greenhouse-gas emissions, rising energy costs, and America’s dependence on foreign oil.Commonly named the “energy saver” or “swirl bulb”, compact fluorescent lighting (CFL) has come a long way from the sickly unnatural light, slow turn-on, and maddening hum that we expect from them. Today, CFLs emit natural warm light, turn on very quickly, and run silent. They also fit in almost any fixture a normal bulb fits in. And a 20 watt CFL can generate light equivalent to a 100 watt incandescent bulb. |
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With energy savings of 70% or more, and an average lifespan many times that of incandescent bulbs, most CFLs will pay for themselves within 6 months of operation. And after that, they will continue to save money for you, for up to 10 years of heavy operation. Edison himself would be proud.To put it into more perspective, there are roughly 110 million homes in the United States. If each household swapped out 2 100 watt incandescent bulbs for 20 watt CFLs, the electricity saved could easily power Manhattan island. In addition, the swap would reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to taking almost 3 million cars off the roads.
| Examples of energy-saving lamps: table lamp, floor lamp, torchiere lamp. |
In a time where energy is at a premium, and oil is over $100 a barrel, it just makes sense to switch. Less obvious than at the gas pump, energy costs for the home have also continued to increase. This is because most of our energy come from non-renewable resources. In fact, 50% of all electricity in the U.S. come from coal power plants. Cheap, efficient, and highly polluting. So cutting down on energy in your house means cutting down greenhouse gasses as well. It’s like saving the world, one Compact Fluorescent Bulb at a time.
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